{"product_id":"large-spider-cooking-grids-cgs","title":"Large Spider Cooking Grids, CGS","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-cgs\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGain Better Control Over Grids \u0026amp; Griddles in and on the Fire Ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCGS Large Spider\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you flexible control over where your cooking surface sits—either \u003cstrong\u003eatop the fire ring\u003c\/strong\u003e for everyday grilling or \u003cstrong\u003einside the fire ring\u003c\/strong\u003e for intense, high-heat searing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003eSpider 2.0 top ring\u003c\/strong\u003e to easily lift grids in and out, or drop a smaller grid inside the fire ring for serious direct heat closer to the coals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal 3 or 5 Leg Spider\u003c\/strong\u003e to drop inside the Fire Ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCooking Atop the Fire Ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eBest Grid Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Large Spiders work with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour stock Big Green Egg stainless grid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCGS 18\" Heavy-Duty Stainless Grid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Green Egg 18\" full round cast iron grid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cast iron, we recommend the \u003cstrong\u003efull round cast iron grid\u003c\/strong\u003e as a better value and simpler setup compared to using the two half-moon cast iron grids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/large-spider-14-half-moon-two-zone-900px.jpg?v=1774801793\" alt=\"Two-zone grilling setup in Large Big Green Egg using CGS Spider with one half-moon deflector and full round cooking grid at fire ring level\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eWhy Spider 2.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in handles on the \u003cstrong\u003eSpider 2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e are a game-changer—making it easy to lift grids in and out and giving you fast access to the fire during a cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/cgs-large-spider-cast-iron-grate-fire-ring.jpg?v=1762544867\" alt=\"Large Big Green Egg Spider 2.0 with cast iron grid positioned at fire ring level for direct grilling\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip — Reverse Sear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Build your fire on one side. Start your cook on the indirect side, then move over the fire to finish with a sear. Ideal for one or two steaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large half-moon cast iron griddles do \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e fit the Spider 2.0 top ring—the shorter diameter can fall through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrilling Inside the Fire Ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spider’s lower ring drops roughly halfway into the fire ring—creating a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-heat “drop zone”\u003c\/strong\u003e for searing, blackening, or fast grilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis position puts your cooking surface closer to the lump, delivering higher temperatures with less fuel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eBest Grids \u0026amp; Griddles for Inside Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor stainless, we recommend our \u003cstrong\u003e14.5\" Super Heavy-Duty Stainless Searing Grid\u003c\/strong\u003e, built with 5\/16\" thick crosswire for a deep, steakhouse-style sear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/accessory-ring-large-big-green-egg-set-up-reverse-sear-rig.jpg?v=1755380817\" alt=\"Large Big Green Egg Spider inside fire ring with stainless searing grid positioned close to coals for high-heat grilling\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cast iron, use the \u003cstrong\u003e13\" grid (MiniMax\/Small EGG size)\u003c\/strong\u003e, or the \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Big Green Egg plancha griddle\u003c\/strong\u003e for blackening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/accessory-ring-large-big-green-egg-plancha-griddle.jpg?v=1755380795\" alt=\"Plancha griddle used inside Large Big Green Egg Spider for high-heat flat-top cooking and searing\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love Dropping Down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCloser to the fire\u003c\/strong\u003e — higher heat and faster searing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter fuel efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e — more heat with less charcoal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen space above\u003c\/strong\u003e — keeps upper levels clear for multi-level cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore options\u003c\/strong\u003e — use smaller, more affordable grids and griddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eFitment Guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrids that sit on top of the fire ring will not fit inside it. For inside placement, stay between \u003cstrong\u003e12\" and 14.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound grids fit best. 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