CGS 10" Stainless Drip Pan for Kamado Grills CGS 10" Stainless Drip Pan for Kamado Grills

The CGS 10-inch stainless steel drip pan is designed for compact kamado grills using 10-inch ceramic heat deflectors, including the Big Green EGG MiniMax, Small EGG, Kamado Joe Jr., and Vision M Series setups. It catches grease and drippings before they soak into porous ceramics, while its compact diameter helps preserve airflow around tight firebowl configurations.

Compatible Grills & Rack Systems

The 10-inch drip pan is commonly used with the following grills and indirect cooking setups:

• BGE MiniMax – CGS MiniMax Woo Expander and MiniMax Spider setups
• BGE Small – CGS Small Woo Expander and Small Spider setups
• BGE Medium – Select CGS Medium Spider setups using 10-inch deflectors
• Kamado Joe Jr. – CGS Joe Jr. Woo Expander and Kamado Joe Jr. Accessory Rack setups
• Vision M Series – CGS Vision M Series Woo Expander setups

MiniMax Big Green EGG Woo Setup

The CGS MiniMax Woo Expander supports 10-inch ceramic heat deflectors and a 10-inch drip pan for raised-grid indirect barbeque cooking in compact spaces.

MiniMax Big Green EGG with CGS Woo, ceramic heat deflectors, and 10-inch stainless drip pan.

Kamado Joe Jr. Woo Setup

The 10-inch pan provides full drip coverage across Kamado Joe Jr. deflectors when used with the CGS Joe Jr. Woo Expander, keeping grease off hot ceramics.

Kamado Joe Jr. with CGS Woo, ceramic heat deflectors, and 10-inch stainless drip pan.

Key Benefits & Features

Why Use a Stainless Steel Drip Pan?

• Protects Ceramic Deflectors: Prevents grease and drippings from soaking into porous ceramics.
• Keeps the Grill Cleaner: Catches drippings before they collect in the bottom of the cooker.
• Reusable Stainless Steel: Durable construction that holds its shape better than disposable aluminum pans.
• Compact Fit: Provides drip coverage without unnecessarily crowding smaller indirect cooking setups.

Full-Round vs. Half-Moon Drip Pans

For longer indirect barbeque cooks, we prefer one full-round drip pan over two half-moon pans. A single pan provides continuous coverage beneath the food with no center gap for drippings to slide by. It is also easier to foil, remove, and clean than two separate pans.

We rarely see a need for single half-moon drip pans. Fast grilling cooks with lean meats generate minimal drippings. A folded sheet of aluminum foil draped over the deflector provides sufficient protection. However, for briskets, pork butts, ribs, and other low-and-slow cooks, a full-round stainless drip pan is our preferred setup.

Tapered Sidewall Design

The shallow 5/8-inch depth and tapered sidewall provide a wider upper opening for catching drippings while preserving critical vertical clearance inside compact cookers.

Unlike offset smokers that require a continuous supply of fresh air, kamado grills retain heat and moisture extremely well with minimal airflow. As a result, adding liquid to the drip pan is generally unnecessary for most indirect barbeque cooks.

Cooking & Care Tips

Easy Cleanup with Heavy-Duty Foil

We recommend double-lining the drip pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil before every cook. Overlap two sheets in a + pattern, pressing the foil into the pan and slightly over the rim for additional drip coverage.

After cooking, simply remove and discard the foil. The pan can be hand washed or placed in the dishwasher, although baked-on grease may require additional cleaning.

Note: Stainless steel naturally darkens and discolors from heat, smoke, and grease. This is normal and does not affect performance.

Using Ceramic Spacers

Placing ceramic spacers between the deflector and drip pan creates an air gap that helps reduce direct heat transfer and burnt-on drippings. For smaller kamados, we generally recommend our 5/8-inch ceramic spacers where vertical clearance allows.

Unlike drip pans with built-in feet that provide only a small air gap, separate ceramic spacers let you increase the distance between the hot deflector and drip pan when clearance allows.

Important: Not all compact kamado setups have enough clearance for ceramic spacers. Check your specific rack and deflector configuration before adding spacers.

View CGS Ceramic Spacers (3 per set).

Specifications & What's Included

• Diameter: 10-inch
• Depth: 5/8-inch with tapered sidewall
• Material: 200-series stainless steel
• Edge: Rolled rim for added rigidity
• Included: One 10-inch stainless steel drip pan

We use 200-series stainless steel because there is no practical benefit to paying more for 304 stainless in this application. Normal heat discoloration does not affect the pan's usefulness or performance.

Foil, ceramic deflectors, rack systems, and ceramic spacers are sold separately.