Summit Kamado question

[Gary London]

The big joe expander looks interesting - there are sometimes "benefits" to increasing distance between meat and fire. I experimented with some brats on the WSK grill w/charcoal in lower position and liked the results. I could see doing a tri tip on the expander for a little while and then dropping it down on the bottom grate to sear it off of vice/versa.

I've recently been cooking spatchcock chicken directly over charcoal on the lower grate. I slightly overcooked the last one (my fault) but the ones before that were juicy and the skin crispy. The juices and fat dripping onto the coals definitely add a nice flavour.

 

[Andy Erickson]

The SNS for the 22" Kettle won't fit the WSK.

Doesn't fit perfectly, but it only raises the grate on one side by like an 1/8th inch. I'm perfectly fine with that and I notice no difference in the performance.

 

[Gary London]

Doesn't fit perfectly, but it only raises the grate on one side by like an 1/8th inch. I'm perfectly fine with that and I notice no difference in the performance.

You need the low profile version.

SNS Low Profile for WSK

 

[Mike A.]

What size spacers did you order?

1”

 

[Brian B Atlanta]

I've recently been cooking spatchcock chicken directly over charcoal on the lower grate. I slightly overcooked the last one (my fault) but the ones before that were juicy and the skin crispy. The juices and fat dripping onto the coals definitely add a nice flavour.

I do my spatchcock chickens on the performer indirect I use a rub, spray with fake butter helps to crisp them up a bit. I pull my chickens at no more than 155 hate overdone chicken, wrap the chicken in foil let rest 5 minutes or so. If you pull it at that temp they should never be overcooked.

 

[AlanB]

1”

Thanks!

 

[Paul Warner]

Hi, I have the S6 Kamado and have a few accessories that imo work really well. The spit on fire works well on the WSK and my XL BGE. The ceramic grill store supplied the expander which fit both again and the spider they sell for the BGE XL and again is a simple versatile part that i think can be of use in the WSK.

I also got the woo ring for my BGE and that does fit the WSK im not sure if its of any real benefit. The SNS cast iron griddle sits nicely on the higher charcoal ring and that is a cast iron grate for a large BGE next to it.

Also, the tandoor ring (for the BGE's) adapted to fit the WSK and again works well and is a bit of fun too!!

 

[Andy Erickson]

You need the low profile version.

SNS Low Profile for WSK

I had my SNS from my kettle and it works fine in the kamado. If I didn't already have one, I would get the low profile, but with already having this one I can't justify the cost. The kettle SNS only makes the grate on one side slant about an 1/8 of an inch. I use it all the time still in my Kamado and have no issues with it.

 

[Mack Manning]

Hi, I have the S6 Kamado and have a few accessories that imo work really well. The spit on fire works well on the WSK and my XL BGE. The ceramic grill store supplied the expander which fit both again and the spider they sell for the BGE XL and again is a simple versatile part that i think can be of use in the WSK.

I also got the woo ring for my BGE and that does fit the WSK im not sure if its of any real benefit. The SNS cast iron griddle sits nicely on the higher charcoal ring and that is a cast iron grate for a large BGE next to it.

Also, the tandoor ring (for the BGE's) adapted to fit the WSK and again works well and is a bit of fun too!!

That's quite the collection. Bookmarking for reference next time my wife complains about my stuff!

I loved tandoor grill in India. Do you find a difference when using the tandoor ring vs. horizontal skewers at grate level? Any tips on cooking with it? I was given some fancy skewers and they're sitting in a drawer. This might inspire me to fab up a top plate and use them on the WSK.

 

[Paul Warner]

That's quite the collection. Bookmarking for reference next time my wife complains about my stuff!

I loved tandoor grill in India. Do you find a difference when using the tandoor ring vs. horizontal skewers at grate level? Any tips on cooking with it? I was given some fancy skewers and they're sitting in a drawer. This might inspire me to fab up a top plate and use them on the WSK.

I prefer the tandoor ring tbh but not sure it makes much of a difference. I bought for the BGE but to use one needs to remove the top vent which i dont like doing so cut a piece off and use in the WSK.

LetzQ Tandoor Ring - LetzQ BBQ Products

Have you ever wanted to use your Big Green Egg like a tandoor. The LetzQ Tandoor Ring lets you do it and remain in control of the temperature.

letzq.co.uk

 

[MichaelM]

I’ve added only a few things…

• Second set of Weber tool hooks
• Vortex that passes between my WSC & the 22 Kettler
• SNS from the 22 with the height reduced by 1/2” so it can fit in the WSC
• An extra charcoal grate from…. Hmmm… can’t remember what size. It fits between the upper and lower charcoal grate positions and is perfect for keeping the Vortex below the cooking grate (I sometimes put a CI skillet in the GBS to do reverse sear).

 

[Todd K Wisc]

I did get email back from Tom at Ceramic Grill store last week, but it got flagged as spam and didn't notice it until now.

He said said he's had very few inquiries about add-ons for the WSK. He suggested the "Big Joe Expander".

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Kamado Joe Big Joe Expander - CGS

Dual grid design. Go half-moon grid with deflector option. Go full grid on big cooks. Can set independent of the Kamado Joe grids. Fits all Big Joe Kamado grills.

ceramicgrillstore.com

and a video on a slightly different setup but it does show more detail than the pics.

Has anyone purchased and used this expander? Will a butt or brisket fit on top and not hit the lid?

The other option I see is the weber expander: https://www.acehardware.com/departments/outdoor-living/grills-and-smokers/grill-attachments/8532400

I would like to have the butt or brisket higher and then have the drip pan on the main grate to gain distance from the deflector plate.

Thanks,

Todd