Reddit reviews Stainless High Heat Charcoal Fire Grate Upgrade for Large/MiniMax Big Green Egg Grill - 9" - 10yr Warranty
We found 3 Reddit comments about Stainless High Heat Charcoal Fire Grate Upgrade for Large/MiniMax Big Green Egg Grill - 9" - 10yr Warranty. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Durable stainless steel contruction from 304 grade heavy duty bars.More air flow - starts easier and burns hotter with less charcoal.Doesn't clog with ash and charcoal and eliminates frequent cleaning need.Fastest and easiest way to reach and maintain high or low grill temperature.5 year manufacturers free replacement warranty.
Definitely build the heatermeter if you are into electronics. For accessories, I replaced the fire grate with a grid version(amazon) and bought the PSWoo3 and the cast iron grid for the small to use for searing steaks, it makes it a little easier to move the plate setter around also. I'd recommend those accessories, they aren't first day necessities though. I bought the nomex but it's also still on my shelf after almost 3 years, I wouldn't worry too much about the gasket.
Cook some ribs this weekend and then try a boston butt pulled pork cook next weekend. That's what I did when I first got it. Smoked chicken wings are fun and easy to make after work. Let them sit in the fridge uncovered for at least an hour to dry and they won't come out rubbery, I just learned that one last week.
I have a separate maverick dual temp wireless sensor that I had purchased before the auber. So I used that at first to remotely monitor. My last two cooks I didnt even use it the wireless part of it. Only used the one probe to monitor internal meat temp.
When I first bought the auber I did have some problems with my first cook which I am pretty sure was caused by me putting too much wet wood on the coals- it just would not reach temperature. Since then I quit soaking my wood and haven't had any problems.
The other item that I purchased that I really like is the high que fire grate. It found the factory grate holes to be too small and would frequently become clogged during long cooks and I was always poking them to try and unclog them them in order to keep the temps stable- prior to using auber. With the high que grate, you do go though a little more charcoal since smaller pieces fall through but you never have to worry about having to unclog them or temps dropping 8 hrs into the cook. There is also improved airflow so I get up to 225 quicker.... Usually in about 10-15 mins with the use of a hairdryer on top.
I would recommend searing over a chimney. You can get the coals hot while the steaks are cooking then put them on the grates over the chimney to sear. It's the quickest method with the best results.
The cost to purchase a chimney and grate are pretty cheap. This grate will give you the best fitment for a chimney (I have the same grate and it's heavy duty!!). DISCLAIMER: Make sure the chimney isn't made of galvanized metal since it emits a poisonous gass when heated which will get on your food!!!
Here's an example video (17:24 if on mobile). Watch the entire video if you so desire. Spoiler: They both picked the chimney method.