{"product_id":"cgs-spider-char-griller-akorn-grills","title":"CGS Spider \u0026 Deflector Setups for Char-Griller AKORN Grills","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-cgs\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBetter Indirect and Two-Zone Setups for the Char-Griller AKORN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/char-griller-spider-acorn-kamado.jpg?v=1781108874\" alt=\"Ceramic Grill Store 3-Leg Spider for Char-Griller AKORN grills sitting in the three slots inside the Char-Griller AKORN fire bowl.\" style=\"width: 600px; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 0 16px 0; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eHow the AKORN Spider Setup Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe CGS AKORN Spider sits inside the grill and holds the 16-inch half-moon ceramic deflectors below the cooking grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo half-moon deflectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e create a full indirect setup for BBQ smoking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne half-moon deflector:\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a two-zone setup for grilling direct and indirect at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen half-moon design:\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you adjust the setup based on the cook instead of being locked into one full-round deflector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eFull Indirect Setup for BBQ Smoking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/char-griller-acorn-kamado-indirect-set.jpg?v=1781108745\" alt=\"Char-Griller AKORN Kamado set up for indirect BBQ using two CGS 16-inch half-moon deflectors on the CGS AKORN Spider.\" style=\"width: 600px; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 0 16px 0; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/char-griller-acorn-indirect-drip-pan.jpg?v=1781108794\" alt=\"Top-down view showing the CGS 16-inch drip pan under the Char-Griller AKORN cooking grid to help protect the CGS 16-inch half-moon deflectors during long barbeque cooks.\" style=\"width: 600px; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 0 16px 0; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/char-griller-acorn-spider-spacers-drip-pan.jpg?v=1781108812\" alt=\"Side view showing CGS 1-inch ceramic spacers creating an air gap between the CGS 16-inch half-moon deflectors and 16-inch drip pan on the CGS AKORN Spider.\" style=\"width: 600px; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 0 16px 0; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eTwo-Zone Grilling with One Half-Moon Deflector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/char-griller-acorn-kamado-two-zone-setup.jpg?v=1781108838\" alt=\"Two-zone direct and indirect grilling setup inside a Char-Griller AKORN Kamado using the CGS AKORN Spider and one CGS 16-inch half-moon deflector.\" style=\"width: 600px; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 0 16px 0; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis setup is handy for reverse searing steaks or chops, protecting brats from bursting, and keeping white meat from overcooking when roasting chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eWok Cooking on the AKORN Spider\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/char-griller-akorn-wok-setup.jpg?v=1781113379\" alt=\"Char-Griller AKORN Kamado wok setup using the CGS AKORN Spider and a 16-inch round-bottom wok for hot-and-fast cooking.\" style=\"width: 600px; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 0 16px 0; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCGS AKORN Spider:\u003c\/strong\u003e holds the deflectors below the cooking grid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePair of 16-inch half-moon ceramic deflectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a full indirect setup for BBQ smoking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle 16-inch half-moon ceramic deflector:\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a direct and indirect two-zone grilling setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCGS 1-inch ceramic spacers:\u003c\/strong\u003e raise the drip pan off the deflectors to create a small air gap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16-inch stainless drip pan:\u003c\/strong\u003e catches drippings and helps keep the deflectors cleaner during BBQ cooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eFits These Char-Griller AKORN Models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCGS is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Char-Griller. Char-Griller and AKORN names are used only to describe grill compatibility.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Ceramic Grill Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41457236082746,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/char-griller-spider-acorn-kamado_7c898b4d-903e-4816-939f-860c36f2991b.jpg?v=1781113559","url":"https:\/\/ceramicgrillstore.com\/products\/cgs-spider-char-griller-akorn-grills","provider":"Ceramic Grill Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}