Big Green EGG 24" Dual Zone Split Deflector (Half-Moon) – 2XL EGG Big Green EGG 24" Dual Zone Split Deflector (Half-Moon) – 2XL EGG

Yes for full indirect cooking. Two 24" deflectors combine to provide broad heat protection under the 2XL cooking grid for smoking, roasting and low & slow barbeque.

Place one 24" half-moon in the XL convEGGtor Basket and leave the opposite side open to the charcoal. Food positioned above the ceramic cooks with indirect heat while the open side provides direct radiant heat from the fire.

This makes it easy to cook foods requiring different heat levels at the same time or move food between indirect and direct heat during the cook.

A single half-moon creates a simple reverse-sear setup in the 2XL EGG. Slowly bring steaks or other thick cuts up to temperature over the indirect side, then move them over the open charcoal side for the final high-heat sear.

Because both cooking zones are available at the same time, you can move between indirect and direct heat without removing the ceramic during the cook.

For barbeque cooks, we strongly recommend placing a stainless steel drip pan above the ceramic heat deflectors whenever the setup allows.

Ceramic is porous and can absorb grease and moisture. Reheating trapped moisture can create steam inside the ceramic and place additional stress on the stone.

Using a drip pan helps keep grease off the deflectors and makes cleanup easier.

CGS Ceramic Spacers create an air gap above the ceramic heat deflectors and can improve several setups:

• Under a drip pan: Helps reduce scorching and burnt drippings
• Under a pizza stone: Creates thermal separation between the lower deflectors and baking stone
• For added lift: Helps position a pan or stone higher when the rack configuration allows

Need additional spacing? View our CGS Ceramic Spacers.

• Do not use soap, detergents or chemical cleaners on the porous ceramic.
• Do not clean the ceramic in a dishwasher or submerge it in water.
• Scrape away loose food debris as needed.
• Allow remaining residue to burn away gradually at moderate cooking temperatures.
• Use a drip pan when possible to help protect the ceramic from grease buildup.
• Avoid aggressive high-heat cleaning burns.
• Allow the ceramic to heat and cool gradually whenever possible.
• Expect the natural ceramic surface to darken with normal use.

Is one 24" half-moon deflector included or a pair?

Each deflector is sold individually. Order two if you want a complete full-indirect setup.

Do I need two deflectors for low & slow barbeque?

Yes. Use two 24" half-moons together when you want full indirect coverage for smoking, roasting and low & slow barbeque.

Can I use only one deflector?

Yes. One half-moon creates a dual-zone setup with indirect heat above the ceramic on one side and direct heat above the charcoal on the other.

What holds the 24" deflectors in the 2XL EGG?

The half-moon deflectors are supported by the XL Big Green EGG convEGGtor Basket, SKU 119735, positioned under the 2XL cooking grid.

Can I use the 24" deflectors in an XL Big Green EGG?

No. These large half-moon stones are intended for the 2XL EGG and are too large for kamado grills with a 24" or smaller cooking grid.

Will the ceramic darken with use?

Yes. Ceramic heat deflectors naturally darken as they are exposed to smoke and cooking residue. This is normal and does not affect cooking performance.

Can I clean the deflectors with a high-heat burn?

We do not recommend aggressive high-heat cleaning burns. Scrape away loose debris and gently burn off remaining residue at moderate temperatures.