BGE+Turbo Grate+Flank Steak=Pron

Mister Bob · 08-08-2010, 03:51 PM

The Turbo Grate helps the BGE circulate the air around the lump and makes it easy to cruise at high temps. This cook was done at 680 degrees.

Marinated the flank steak in Stubbs

Cruisin' at 680

Onto the Egg she goes

Resting

Nice and juicy

Add some mushrooms, onions and spinach...Pron!

smokerdude · 08-08-2010, 03:56 PM

Very nice

19texan69 · 08-08-2010, 03:58 PM

Awesome

bbqbull · 08-08-2010, 05:13 PM

Ok I guess I am not famaliar with the turbo grate.

Mister Bob · 08-08-2010, 11:47 PM

bbqbull,

This is the Turbo Grate, available at www.thebbqguru.com
It replaces the charcoal grate in the bottom of the BGE and improves air flow.

Midnight Smoke · 08-09-2010, 12:13 AM

Not sure why people get these, I have no problem getting mine to 700º. Here is the actual link.

bbqbull · 08-09-2010, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Bob

bbqbull,

This is the Turbo Grate, available at www.thebbqguru.com
It replaces the charcoal grate in the bottom of the BGE and improves air flow.

Thanks Mister Bob!
I shall check it out.

FretBender · 08-09-2010, 09:53 AM

I just did some steaks seared at over 650 and the grill got to that temp in less than 15 mins, no mods or Turbulators or fans. I did stack the lump a bit, big size first, and didn't just "dump" it in. That seems to be the biggest error in not getting high temps.

Drossie · 08-09-2010, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FretBender

I just did some steaks seared at over 650 and the grill got to that temp in less than 15 mins, no mods or Turbulators or fans. I did stack the lump a bit, big size first, and didn't just "dump" it in. That seems to be the biggest error in not getting high temps.

I'm interested in buying a BGE. I have read getting the temperature so high is very bad for the felt. Don't you have to replace it very quick?

FretBender · 08-09-2010, 10:41 AM

There are other replacement gaskets that withstand the higher heat better. I've only had the BGE for a short time and the felt is somewhat affected, but still seals everything just fine. Some posting state the gasket isn't even required if the lid and base are even and airtight. There are some gasket materials that withstand over 1000 degree temps that can be used, so it's not really an issue.

milehigh · 08-09-2010, 10:42 AM

Once the felt is (seasoned?) high temps are no problem

Paul

Big George's BBQ · 08-09-2010, 11:51 AM

That look really good I have heard good things about the turb grate from Guru

greg of the BGE · 08-09-2010, 12:23 PM

My gasket is about spent after about 18 months but imo it was from juices and stuff dripping on it. The back is still pretty good. I just bought the replacement for 13 bucks. My bottom grate is cracked and needs to be replaced too but I think I will find something else. That grate is the low point of the grill imo. It doesn't fit real well so when you stir the wood it sometimes allows wood to fall through to the bottom.

FretBender · 08-09-2010, 02:21 PM

I let BGE know of my gasket not doing so well after such a short period of time and today they got back to me and are sending a new, high temp, silicone replacement. Can't beat service like that nowadays! Now I need a medium for the smaller cooks!

Ross in Ventura · 08-09-2010, 06:10 PM

I have had the Turbo grate for three years and love it I also use a Rutland gasket
http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.ph...737137&catid=1

Ross

08-08-2010, 03:51 PM	#1
Mister Bob Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-15-09 Location: Scituate, RI	BGE+Turbo Grate+Flank Steak=Pron The Turbo Grate helps the BGE circulate the air around the lump and makes it easy to cruise at high temps. This cook was done at 680 degrees. Marinated the flank steak in Stubbs Cruisin' at 680 Onto the Egg she goes Resting Nice and juicy Add some mushrooms, onions and spinach...Pron! __________________ Mister Bob, Pitmaster - Smokestack Lightning, Bad Ass Barbecue. KCBS CBJ #31759 - IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller

08-08-2010, 03:56 PM	#2
smokerdude On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-01-07 Location: Springfield, MO	Very nice __________________ UDS Weber 22 1/2 KCBS CBJ

08-08-2010, 05:13 PM	#4
bbqbull Watching over us. Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan	Ok I guess I am not famaliar with the turbo grate. __________________ "You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you." "I wish my mind could forget what my eyes have seen. :shocked:" "Heavily medicated for your protection. :doh:" Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker :mrgreen::clap:[URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"][/URL]

08-08-2010, 11:47 PM	#5
Mister Bob Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-15-09 Location: Scituate, RI	bbqbull, This is the Turbo Grate, available at www.thebbqguru.com It replaces the charcoal grate in the bottom of the BGE and improves air flow. __________________ Mister Bob, Pitmaster - Smokestack Lightning, Bad Ass Barbecue. KCBS CBJ #31759 - IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller

08-09-2010, 12:13 AM	#6
Midnight Smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-24-08 Location: Southern Arizona Desert	Not sure why people get these, I have no problem getting mine to 700º. Here is the actual link. __________________ ************************ * Terry ~ aka Pork Smoker * XL-BGE Hatched 06/20/2008 09:42 pm ** * Couple Weber Kettles, CharGriller, UDS * * Ultra Fast Red Thermapen * Projects Kamado Restoration Bandera Restoration

08-08-2010, 03:58 PM	#3
19texan69 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-05-10 Location: Gulf Coast, TX	Awesome

08-09-2010, 09:53 AM	#8
FretBender Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-13-10 Location: Milwaukee, WI	I just did some steaks seared at over 650 and the grill got to that temp in less than 15 mins, no mods or Turbulators or fans. I did stack the lump a bit, big size first, and didn't just "dump" it in. That seems to be the biggest error in not getting high temps. __________________ Blues, BBQ and Homebrew!

08-09-2010, 10:41 AM	#10
FretBender Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-13-10 Location: Milwaukee, WI	There are other replacement gaskets that withstand the higher heat better. I've only had the BGE for a short time and the felt is somewhat affected, but still seals everything just fine. Some posting state the gasket isn't even required if the lid and base are even and airtight. There are some gasket materials that withstand over 1000 degree temps that can be used, so it's not really an issue. __________________ Blues, BBQ and Homebrew!

08-09-2010, 10:42 AM	#11
milehigh is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-23-07 Location: Butte MT	Once the felt is (seasoned?) high temps are no problem Paul __________________ There is a huge difference between the guy who knows it all and the one who wants to know it all.

08-09-2010, 11:51 AM	#12
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	That look really good I have heard good things about the turb grate from Guru

08-09-2010, 12:23 PM	#13
greg of the BGE On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-09-09 Location: NW Detroit suburbs	My gasket is about spent after about 18 months but imo it was from juices and stuff dripping on it. The back is still pretty good. I just bought the replacement for 13 bucks. My bottom grate is cracked and needs to be replaced too but I think I will find something else. That grate is the low point of the grill imo. It doesn't fit real well so when you stir the wood it sometimes allows wood to fall through to the bottom.

08-09-2010, 02:21 PM	#14
FretBender Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-13-10 Location: Milwaukee, WI	I let BGE know of my gasket not doing so well after such a short period of time and today they got back to me and are sending a new, high temp, silicone replacement. Can't beat service like that nowadays! Now I need a medium for the smaller cooks! __________________ Blues, BBQ and Homebrew!

08-09-2010, 06:10 PM	#15
Ross in Ventura is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 05-16-08 Location: Ventura, California	I have had the Turbo grate for three years and love it I also use a Rutland gasket http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.ph...737137&catid=1 Ross __________________ My Blog:[URL]http://grillingandsmoking.blogspot.com/[/URL] Large Green Egg The Ultimate Cooking Experience. Hatched 6-21-07, DigiQ2, Supperfast,, Red Thermapen, and Maverick ET-735