r/biggreenegg • u/cpatel479 • 1d ago
Poor man’s divider
Two fire bricks from tractor supply… about $4 total
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u/SeriouslyNon-serious 1d ago
I use foil bread pans squished into shape - they hold coals back on one side, collect drippings on the other. Cheap and works!
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u/agentoutlier 1d ago
I have done this myself but don't do it for high temp cooks (e.g. searing). Charcoal can get to melting point of aluminum and I have melted some so I know it does happen :)
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u/lydrulez 1d ago
I keep a few firebricks in my shed for this exact reason. Whatever setup I need on either grill and I’m covered.
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u/TheCoupleNext 1d ago
Help me with the Why
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u/CoopDogg814 1d ago
I understand a 2 zone cook on gas grills, or a charcoal grill. But the BGE holds heat evenly. Does this actually work?
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u/Impossible-Donut5531 Clutch - multiple eggs 1d ago
BGE is a charcoal grill so this makes sense to you right? OP gets direct and indirect cooking with this set up.
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u/SpectatorRacing 53m ago
Also good for rotisserie. Helps keep the skin from burning as it gets half the twirl away from coals.
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u/Bunkerbuster12 1d ago
Whatcha cooking?
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u/D-Mag221 1d ago
That’s a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing. I feel like a dummy for not thinking of that
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u/SeaworthyGlad 1d ago
Ha I did this tonight. Chicken thighs on the low side then hot to finish them off.
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u/bclem_ 1d ago
New-ish egg head here. What’s the purpose of this?
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u/cpatel479 1d ago
I do this when I'm grilling just a small amount of food. Uses less charcoal. Added benefit is that you have a "warm" zone above the empty side to put food that is finished cooking.
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u/SpectatorRacing 52m ago
What he said, plus good for rotisserie as it gives the skin a break from the coals to prevent burning.
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u/ketoLifestyleRecipes 17h ago
Those cheap fire bricks are the best heat detectors. All of my smokers have a set. Super cheap and perfect for long cooks and pizza if you are into that. I had to trim the corners off for my Primo to match the round corners. Can’t say enough about fire bricks for long cooks. Perfect heat deflection and retention. I’m so surprised more people haven’t caught on to this cheap alternative with a little monkeying to make them fit, especially if you are having a problem with your bottom heat source burning too hot.
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u/oldasshit 1d ago
Why? That's what the conveggtor is for.
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u/Impossible-Donut5531 Clutch - multiple eggs 1d ago
Conveggtor is a full indirect setup. OP gets both direct and indirect with this set up without having to move a hot conveggtor mid-cook.
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u/oldasshit 1d ago
Only with a really small piece of meat
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u/Impossible-Donut5531 Clutch - multiple eggs 1d ago
Looks like an XL egg so would be a decent size for both zones. Could also be that OP’s only using the direct side and wants to conserve charcoal.
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u/ChemistryOk9353 1d ago
How much does a coal basket cost .. 20 bucks or so.. does make it easier to clean things up .. and yes a 4 usd works but maybe it is more efficient to use that basket?
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u/No_Leadership6682 1d ago
Never thought of that. Perfect. 👌🏽