10" Stainless Drip Pan for Kamado Grills

Drip Coverage for 10" Deflectors

Our 10" stainless drip pan works well in compact kamado setups using 10" full-round or half-moon ceramic deflectors. It helps catch grease and drippings before they reach the ceramic, while still leaving room for heat and airflow in smaller grills.

The 10" pan is the right size for the MiniMax Big Green Egg, Small Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe Jr., and similar compact grills that use a 10" deflector.

MiniMax Big Green Egg setup with CGS Woo, 10" deflector and 10" drip pan pictured above.

Why Use a Drip Pan in a Kamado

Ceramic heat deflectors absorb grease and moisture over time. During longer cooks, trapped drippings can burn, create unpleasant odors, and slowly stress the ceramic.

Placing a 10" stainless drip pan above the deflector helps catch grease before it reaches the ceramic.

• Protects the deflector — keeps grease and drippings off ceramic surfaces
• Reduces burnt-on buildup — helps limit stubborn mess on the deflector
• Cleaner kamado cooks — helps keep the inside of the grill cleaner
• Reusable design — built for repeated use, cook after cook, with proper foiling

Will It Fit My Kamado?

The 10" drip pan is designed for compact kamado grills and rack systems using 10" ceramic heat deflectors. It is the size to choose when the setup is too tight for a 12" pan.

This pan is commonly used with:

• CGS Joe Jr. Woo Expander
• Kamado Joe Jr. replacement stone
• CGS MiniMax Woo Expander
• CGS MiniMax Spider
• CGS Small Woo Expander
• CGS Small Spider
• Vision M Series with CGS M Series Woo Expander
• Selected Medium Big Green Egg Spider setups using 10" stones

If your grill appears on the CGS website, check its product page for recommended setups and accessories.

If you're unsure about size, use these quick checks before buying:

• Match the deflector — choose a pan close to your deflector diameter
• Check clearance — confirm sufficient space between the deflector, drip pan, and cooking grid
• Leave airflow — avoid using a pan so large that heat cannot move around the edges

See the Specs section below for exact pan dimensions.

Why the Tapered Side Helps

The 10" pan uses a shallow tapered sidewall to help balance drip-catching coverage and airflow in compact kamado setups.

The base of the pan sits close to the deflector, while the wider upper rim gives you more collection area where grease is most likely to fall. That shape helps cover the deflector without acting like a flat heat blocker across the entire setup.

In small grills, that balance matters. You want enough coverage to protect the ceramic, but not so much blockage that the grill struggles to breathe around the pan.

How to Use

• Double-line with foil — overlap two sheets in a “+” pattern for quick cleanup
• Extend coverage — flare foil slightly over the rim if needed
• Place above the deflector — set directly on the deflector or elevate with spacers if clearance allows
• Keep airflow open — make sure heat can still move around the drip pan

Pro Tip: Using heavy-duty foil and a double layer makes cleanup easier and helps prevent grease from reaching the stainless pan.

How About Spacers?

Kamado Joe Jr. shown with 10" half-moon deflectors, ceramic spacers and 10" foiled stainless drip pan.

CGS Ceramic Spacers can create an air gap between the heat deflector and drip pan. This gap helps reduce direct heat transfer from the ceramic to the pan, which can help limit burnt drippings during longer cooks.

👉 Pairing Tip: View our handy Ceramic Spacers (3 per set).

Spacer use depends on your rack system and available vertical clearance. Small kamados often have limited space, so check your setup before adding spacers.

Having the pan closer to the cooking grid is generally better than having it closer to the deflector, as long as the pan does not interfere with the cooking grid or restrict airflow.

Should You Add Liquid to the Drip Pan?

At CGS, we generally recommend not adding liquid during most BBQ cooks.

Kamado grills retain heat and moisture extremely well. Adding liquid increases humidity inside the cooker and can reduce bark formation on ribs, pork shoulder, chicken, roasts, and other BBQ cooks.

What About Pans with Built-In Feet?

We prefer using the right pan with the right spacer setup instead of relying on pans with built-in feet. Built-in feet often sound convenient, but they usually do not create much space between the pan and deflector.

When the pan sits too close to the hot ceramic, drippings are more likely to burn in the pan. A larger air gap, when your setup allows it, gives the drippings a better chance to stay cleaner during the cook.

That matters if you want easier cleanup, fewer off odors, or the option to save drippings for another use.

Best Way to Clean a Reusable Drip Pan

The best cleanup strategy is to double-foil the pan before cooking. Even heavy-duty foil can develop small tears or cracks as you press it into the pan, especially around the sides. A second layer greatly reduces the chance of grease leaking through on longer cooks.

If you skip the foil, do not expect your dishwasher to make the pan look new again. Burnt-on grease is difficult for any dishwasher to remove.

The pan will heat- and smoke-tarnish. That is normal for a stainless drip pan used inside a kamado. You may wash off some buildup, but over time the pan will remain darkened from heat, smoke, and grease.

The best practice is simple: double-foil the pan before cooking, then hand wash after each use. Designate it as your kamado drip pan and use it cook after cook.

Why Stainless Steel

Disposable aluminum pans can bend, collapse, or leak when filled with hot grease. A stainless drip pan holds its shape better and can be reused many times.

• More stable than disposable pans — better support when catching hot grease
• Reusable — made for repeated kamado cooks
• Heat tolerant — stainless steel handles high-heat grill environments better than thin aluminum
• Better long-term value — no need to throw away a pan after every cook

What’s Included

• One 10" stainless drip pan
• Foil, ceramic spacers, deflectors, and rack systems sold separately

FAQs

Will a 10" drip pan fit my MiniMax Big Green Egg?

Yes. The 10" drip pan works well with the MiniMax Big Green Egg ConvEGGtor, CGS MiniMax Woo Expander, CGS MiniMax Accessory Ring, and MiniMax Spider setups using 10" ceramic stones.

Will a 10" drip pan fit my Small Big Green Egg?

Yes. The 10" drip pan works well with the Small Big Green Egg ConvEGGtor, CGS Small Woo Expander, CGS Small Accessory Ring, and Small Spider setups using 10" ceramic stones.

Will a 10" drip pan fit my Kamado Joe Jr.?

Yes. The 10" drip pan works well with many Kamado Joe Jr. setups, including CGS Joe Jr. Woo Expander and replacement stone setups.

Can this pan be used with other compact kamado grills?

Yes. Any kamado grill setup using a 10" round or half-moon heat deflector can typically use a 10" drip pan. Always check vertical clearance and airflow around the pan before buying.

Should I use ceramic spacers with this pan?

Use spacers if your setup has enough vertical clearance. Spacers create an air gap between the deflector and drip pan, which can help reduce burnt drippings. If clearance is tight, place the pan directly on the deflector.

Should liquid be added to the drip pan?

Usually not. Kamado grills retain moisture naturally, and adding liquid can reduce bark formation during BBQ cooks.

My pan turned dark after cooking. Is that normal?

Yes. Stainless drip pans will heat-tarnish over time. The discoloration does not affect performance and simply shows the pan has been used for many good cooks.

10" Drip Pan Specifications

• Diameter: 10"
• Sidewall: 5/8" tapered side
• Edge: rolled top edge for strength
• Material: 200 series stainless steel
• Finish: heat-tarnishes with use; foil recommended

Final Thought on the Drip Pan

There’s no need to spend extra on 304 stainless for this type of part. Drip pans naturally darken from heat, smoke, and grease, so higher-grade stainless provides little practical benefit in this application.

This is one place you can save money without sacrificing performance.

Brand Compatibility & Product Engineering

Ceramic Grill Store is an independent manufacturer and retailer of kamado grill accessories. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Big Green Egg, Inc. or Kamado Joe Company.

Big Green Egg, EGG, ConvEGGtor, and EGGspander are trademarks of Big Green Egg, Inc. Kamado Joe and Divide & Conquer are trademarks of Kamado Joe Company. These trademarks are used solely to describe compatibility.

Since 2005, Ceramic Grill Store has led innovation in kamado grill accessories. Our premium accessories are independently engineered for compatibility with select kamado grills.