CGS Spider & Deflector Setups for Char-Griller AKORN Grills

Better Indirect and Two-Zone Setups for the Char-Griller AKORN

The CGS AKORN Spider gives Char-Griller AKORN and AKORN Auto-Kamado owners a simple way to use two 16-inch half-moon deflectors for indirect BBQ or one 16-inch half-moon deflector for true two-zone grilling.

How the AKORN Spider Setup Works

The CGS AKORN Spider sits inside the grill and holds the 16-inch half-moon ceramic deflectors below the cooking grid.

• Two half-moon deflectors: create a full indirect setup for BBQ smoking.
• One half-moon deflector: creates a two-zone setup for grilling direct and indirect at the same time.
• Open half-moon design: lets you adjust the setup based on the cook instead of being locked into one full-round deflector.

Full Indirect Setup for BBQ Smoking

For low-and-slow BBQ cooks, place both CGS 16-inch half-moon deflectors on the AKORN Spider to shield your food from the direct heat of the charcoal. This is the recommended setup for slow smoking ribs, pork shoulders, brisket, whole chickens, turkey breast, and other cooks where steady indirect heat is the goal.

For cleaner BBQ cooks, add three CGS 1-inch ceramic spacers on top of the deflectors, then place the 16-inch stainless drip pan on the spacers. The spacers create an air gap between the hot ceramic and the pan, while the drip pan catches grease and drippings before they hit the deflectors.

Two-Zone Grilling with One Half-Moon Deflector

One 16-inch half-moon deflector on the AKORN Spider creates a simple two-zone grilling setup. Cook directly over the open charcoal side, then move food over the protected side to finish more gently with indirect heat.

This setup is handy for reverse searing steaks or chops, protecting brats from bursting, and keeping white meat from overcooking when roasting chicken.

Wok Cooking on the AKORN Spider

The AKORN Spider can also hold a 16-inch wok closer to the charcoal for hot-and-fast stir-fry, vegetables, fried rice, noodles, and other Asian-style cooks.

Recommended Pairings

• CGS AKORN Spider: holds the deflectors below the cooking grid.
• Pair of 16-inch half-moon ceramic deflectors: creates a full indirect setup for BBQ smoking.
• Single 16-inch half-moon ceramic deflector: creates a direct and indirect two-zone grilling setup.
• CGS 1-inch ceramic spacers: raise the drip pan off the deflectors to create a small air gap.
• 16-inch stainless drip pan: catches drippings and helps keep the deflectors cleaner during BBQ cooks.

Fits These Char-Griller AKORN Models

This setup is designed for the full-size Char-Griller AKORN Kamado Charcoal Grill and AKORN Auto-Kamado. It is not intended for the smaller AKORN Jr.

CGS is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Char-Griller. Char-Griller and AKORN names are used only to describe grill compatibility.