Medium Big Green EGG Expander raises the EGG grid, provides bigger indirect protection with half-moon deflectors, divides with one deflector and lifts via handles.
Note: This Expander fits the Medium Big Green EGG. It does not fit other manufacturer grills.
Grilling on a Raised Grid:
The Medium Expander raises the cooking grid near the top of the base (felt line) for grilling on a raised grid. Using the Expander is quick: Set it on the fire ring, add the cooking grid and start grilling.
The handles are a real plus - easy in & out of the EGG on any grilling or barbeque set-up.
BBQ, Low & Slow Smoking:
The Expander does not use EGG's ConvEGGtor. Instead, the Expander utilizes two CGS 13" half-moon deflectors which provide 3 key capabilities over EGG's ConvEGGtor.
- Provide bigger indirect coverage on BBQ smoking cooks, below left.
- Gain better airflow with the deflectors elevated above the fire ring.
- Add the option to create two zone grilling by using only one half-moon deflector.
CGS 14" Stainless Drip Pan is strongly recommended to protect the deflector from drippings and keep the EGG clean. Foil the pan for easy clean up. The drip pan will help extend protection even further. Note, although pictured, the 14" drip pan does not fit inside the ConvEGGtor. It is a smidge too big.
Two Zone Grilling:
Use one 13 half-moon deflector to create two zone grilling - half direct & indirect. You can opt to go bigger with the half-moon deflector by using one 15" half-moon deflector. Note, two 15" half-moon deflectors do not fit the Expander.
Important:
- The Medium Expander fits the current 16-inch (15.75-inch actual) diameter Medium Big Green EGG cooking grid. If you have the older 15-inch grid, you will need to upgrade. EGG no longer offers the 15-inch grid.
- To use Big Green EGG's Medium Cast Iron Grid atop the Expander, you need to remove the handles. Note, we do not recommend raising cast iron grids or griddles, as it pushes the cast iron away from the heat it needs to impart the grill marks. Cast iron is best used close to the fire.
- Egg's ConvEGGtor does not fit the Medium Expander.
Which Medium Expander to Order:
- Smooth top surface on fire ring (current) - 3 Leg Expander,
- 3 convEGGtor notches on top of fire ring - 3 Leg Expander,
- 5 shallow dimples on top of fire ring (old original) - 5 Leg Expander.
Please check your EGG's fire ring before ordering. Feel free to call us if you need assistance.
The Expander material is 1/4-inch round Stainless Steel. It is tig welded for added strength. The top ring outside diameter is 15-inches. The lower ring outside diameter is 10.75-inches.
Lump Baskets, Wok:
- The Expander does not interfere with Big Green EGG and Kick Ash Baskets.
- The Expander can hold a 12-inch round wok. If you plan to wok a bunch, consider going with our Medium Spider, as it does not have handles and offers two ways to set the wok. The wok rack is recommended as it is handy for holding the round bottom wok outside the grill.
Made in the USA by us in our wire fabrication shop.
