Broil King Keg Accessory? BGE Plate Setter or BKK Metal Diffuser?

blackaudi22 · 08-18-2013, 09:51 AM

Any comments on which of these is more effective and/or a better value?

Looks like the Broil King Keg Heat Diffuser has a built in water pan/drip pan and the BGE plate setter would require a pan on top of the plate for catching messy drips and/or adding moisture to the cook.

Thanks,
Steve

Crimson · 08-18-2013, 12:03 PM

The big green egg has more thermal mass and really no need for water in the keg.
You can try the big steel keg forum to.

Eatin Smoke · 08-18-2013, 12:35 PM

I would stay away from BKK diffuser.....very thin metal and you need more thermal mass. If you don't want to spend the money for a plate setter go with a cast iron pizza pan or wok. These options work fine and fit perfectly!

Lodge Pro-Logic P14P3 Cast Iron Pizza Pan, Black, 14-inch: Kitchen & Dining: Amazon.com

Lodge Pro-Logic P14W3 Cast Iron Wok, Black, 14-inch: Kitchen & Dining: Amazon.com

linklaw · 08-18-2013, 02:23 PM

I have been using a cast iron lid from an old dutch oven. It works great with my vision kamado.

blackaudi22 · 08-19-2013, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eatin Smoke

I would stay away from BKK diffuser.....very thin metal and you need more thermal mass. If you don't want to spend the money for a plate setter go with a cast iron pizza pan or wok. These options work fine and fit perfectly!

Lodge Pro-Logic P14P3 Cast Iron Pizza Pan, Black, 14-inch: Kitchen & Dining: Amazon.com

Lodge Pro-Logic P14W3 Cast Iron Wok, Black, 14-inch: Kitchen & Dining: Amazon.com

How does the cast iron solution work? Do the handles sit on the lip below the cast iron grill?

Thanks,
Steve

deguerre · 08-19-2013, 09:37 AM

I got the Char Griller Smokin' Stone for mine. It was only 29 dollars when I got it, now they're close to 50.

On edit, Char Griller still has them listed at 29 on their website. Shipping is about 12 dollars from them though.

blackaudi22 · 08-19-2013, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eatin Smoke

I would stay away from BKK diffuser.....very thin metal and you need more thermal mass. If you don't want to spend the money for a plate setter go with a cast iron pizza pan or wok. These options work fine and fit perfectly!

Lodge Pro-Logic P14P3 Cast Iron Pizza Pan, Black, 14-inch: Kitchen & Dining: Amazon.com

Lodge Pro-Logic P14W3 Cast Iron Wok, Black, 14-inch: Kitchen & Dining: Amazon.com

I think these may be too small for my keg. The ID measures over 18".

Melt In The Sun · 08-20-2013, 11:29 AM

Over at the BKK forum there is a guy who sells SS straps that will hold a 15" kiln shelf...I have this and it works great, since you can put a pan, foil, or whatever on the stone. It also lets you still lock the grate so you can use the upper shelf without dumping everything on the ground when you spin it without thinking.

http://forum.bigsteelkeg.com/index.php?topic=9667.0

edit: looks like he isn't selling them anymore...sorry! I'm sure you could make them yourself with a vice and a hammer.

blackaudi22 · 08-20-2013, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melt In The Sun

Over at the BKK forum there is a guy who sells SS straps that will hold a 15" kiln shelf...I have this and it works great, since you can put a pan, foil, or whatever on the stone. It also lets you still lock the grate so you can use the upper shelf without dumping everything on the ground when you spin it without thinking.

http://forum.bigsteelkeg.com/index.php?topic=9667.0

edit: looks like he isn't selling them anymore...sorry! I'm sure you could make them yourself with a vice and a hammer.

Oh well... thanks. I went ahead and ordered the BKK diffuser kit. I like that its unbreakable... cheaper and comes with a pan. I figure I can always add sand or a pizza plate to it.

Steve

ubp_sanity · 08-21-2013, 10:44 AM

I like the Broil King kit myself, as the wire holder has other uses. With it upside down, it holds the pizza stone kit flush with the level of the lid, you can put the cast iron grate on that way as well for it to be flush as well. But one of the best uses I've found is getting a cheap metal colander to hold a small amount of charcoal, it will sit in the middle of the ring and allow you create a 2 zone fire, with direct heat in the middle and indirect around the outsides. If I can figure out how to add a picture here, I'll post a pic of that setup.

08-18-2013, 09:51 AM	#1
blackaudi22 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 08-09-13 Location: vancouver	Broil King Keg Accessory? BGE Plate Setter or BKK Metal Diffuser? Any comments on which of these is more effective and/or a better value? Looks like the Broil King Keg Heat Diffuser has a built in water pan/drip pan and the BGE plate setter would require a pan on top of the plate for catching messy drips and/or adding moisture to the cook. Thanks, Steve __________________ Broil King Keg \| Maverik ET-732 \| Weber SS Gasser

08-18-2013, 12:35 PM	#3
Eatin Smoke Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-26-11 Location: Valparaiso, IN	I would stay away from BKK diffuser.....very thin metal and you need more thermal mass. If you don't want to spend the money for a plate setter go with a cast iron pizza pan or wok. These options work fine and fit perfectly! Lodge Pro-Logic P14P3 Cast Iron Pizza Pan, Black, 14-inch: Kitchen & Dining: Amazon.com Lodge Pro-Logic P14P3 Cast Iron Pizza Pan, Black, 14-inch: Kitchen & Dining: Amazon.com Lodge Pro-Logic P14W3 Cast Iron Wok, Black, 14-inch: Kitchen & Dining: Amazon.com Lodge Pro-Logic P14W3 Cast Iron Wok, Black, 14-inch: Kitchen & Dining: Amazon.com

08-19-2013, 09:37 AM	#6
deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL	I got the Char Griller Smokin' Stone for mine. It was only 29 dollars when I got it, now they're close to 50. On edit, Char Griller still has them listed at 29 on their website. Shipping is about 12 dollars from them though. __________________ Guerry [FONT=Book Antiqua]Pit Beeatch for Team Munchkin[/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua][B]Avatar by Northwest BBQ [/B][/FONT]"...In nature, there are predators. I believe the common denominator of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility and murder..." Werner Herzog Last edited by deguerre; 08-19-2013 at 09:56 AM..

08-18-2013, 12:03 PM	#2
Crimson Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-26-11 Location: West Saint Paul,MN	The big green egg has more thermal mass and really no need for water in the keg. You can try the big steel keg forum to.

08-18-2013, 02:23 PM	#4
linklaw Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 05-05-12 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I have been using a cast iron lid from an old dutch oven. It works great with my vision kamado.

08-20-2013, 11:29 AM	#8
Melt In The Sun Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-03-12 Location: Tucson, AZ	Over at the BKK forum there is a guy who sells SS straps that will hold a 15" kiln shelf...I have this and it works great, since you can put a pan, foil, or whatever on the stone. It also lets you still lock the grate so you can use the upper shelf without dumping everything on the ground when you spin it without thinking. http://forum.bigsteelkeg.com/index.php?topic=9667.0 edit: looks like he isn't selling them anymore...sorry! I'm sure you could make them yourself with a vice and a hammer.

08-21-2013, 10:44 AM	#10
ubp_sanity Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-30-12 Location: Kitchener, Ont	I like the Broil King kit myself, as the wire holder has other uses. With it upside down, it holds the pizza stone kit flush with the level of the lid, you can put the cast iron grate on that way as well for it to be flush as well. But one of the best uses I've found is getting a cheap metal colander to hold a small amount of charcoal, it will sit in the middle of the ring and allow you create a 2 zone fire, with direct heat in the middle and indirect around the outsides. If I can figure out how to add a picture here, I'll post a pic of that setup.