{"product_id":"xl-spider-xl-big-green-egg","title":"CGS Spider for XL Big Green EGG","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description cgs-xl-spider-description\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUltimate Upgrade for XL Big Green EGG\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe latest XL Handle Spider adds \u003cstrong\u003ewelded handles and a top ring\u003c\/strong\u003e to make managing XL grids, half-moon deflectors, and double indirect setups effortless. It retains all the core benefits of our Original Spider: searing close to the fire, flexible two-zone grilling, and creative wok stir-frying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt in the USA from heavy-duty \u003cstrong\u003e304 stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, this CGS-exclusive upgrade delivers unparalleled control and versatility inside the XL Big Green EGG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; System Integration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick the Spider that best matches your rack system or cooking style. All three versions fit the XL Big Green EGG:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCGS Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e – Designed for the CGS XL Woo, XL Adjustable Rig, XL Flexible 2nd Grid, and convEGGtor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBGE Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e – Made to pair with the Big Green Egg XL EGGspander system and convEGGtor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal\u003c\/strong\u003e – No handles or top ring, offering lower-ring functionality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower-ring accessories like 18-inch deflectors, smaller searing grids, and woks are compatible with all Spider versions. Top-ring grid support and handle utility require the CGS or BGE Handle Spiders.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eComponent Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone unfamiliar with the inside of an XL Big Green EGG, the picture below identifies the key EGG parts and shows where different components sit inside the grill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg width=\"600\" style=\"max-width: 600px; width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 0 16px 0; float: none;\" alt=\"Diagram showing firebox, fire ring, felt line, and raised rack system positions inside a Big Green EGG.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/rack-system-diagram-fire-ring-firebox-egg_600x600.jpg?v=1781457191\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn simple terms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXL Spider sits \u003cstrong\u003elower — at or inside the fire ring\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCGS XL Woo, EGGspander, and convEGGtor \u003cstrong\u003esit higher, from fire ring to felt line\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eUsing the Spider\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spider's lower ring drops about halfway inside the fire ring. The top ring rests securely on the fire ring. The three welded legs keep the Spider properly positioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg width=\"600\" style=\"max-width: 600px; width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 0 16px 0; float: none;\" alt=\"CGS Spider 2.0 sitting inside the XL Big Green EGG.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/cgs-xl-2-0-spider-in-xl-big-green-egg_600x600.jpg?v=1758636291\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eQuick XL Grid Lifter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XL EGG grid slips over the Spider handles. Effortlessly lift the grid in and out. \u003cem\u003eAlways use proper hand protection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg width=\"600\" style=\"max-width: 600px; width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 0 16px 0; float: none;\" alt=\"CGS Spider 2.0 with XL EGG cooking grid sitting inside the XL Big Green EGG.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/cgs-xl-2-0-spider-xl-grid-in-xl-big-green-egg_600x600.jpg?v=1758572030\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eManaging Deflectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spider's lower ring supports one or two 18-inch half-moon deflectors. It is a simple way to set up indirect with the XL cooking grid on the fire ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg width=\"600\" style=\"max-width: 600px; width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 0 16px 0; float: none;\" alt=\"CGS Spider 2.0 set up indirect in the XL Big Green EGG with 18-inch half-moon deflectors under the 24-inch XL cooking grid.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/cgs-xl-2-0-spider-18-deflector-xl-grid-in-xl-big-green-egg_600x600.jpg?v=1758572358\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eSimple Double Indirect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the Handle Spider to hold the lower deflector for double indirect. It pairs easily with the CGS Woo, CGS Adjustable Rig, EGGspander, or convEGGtor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 600px; width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 0 16px 0; float: none;\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Using the CGS XL Spider 2.0 to hold the lower deflector in a double indirect setup in the XL Big Green EGG.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/cgs-xl-2-0-spider-xl-woo-double-indirect-in-xl-big-green-egg_600x600.jpg?v=1758573315\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 18-inch half-moons match nicely to the circular section of the convEGGtor. You can also swap out the convEGGtor and double up on the 18-inch half-moons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg width=\"600\" style=\"max-width: 600px; width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 0 16px 0; float: none;\" alt=\"Double indirect setup for XL Big Green EGG using 18-inch half-moon deflectors below the convEGGtor.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/double-indirect-xl-big-green-egg_600x600.jpg?v=1781464899\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on your top deflector setup, you will have approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1\/2\" to 1\" open gap\u003c\/strong\u003e between deflectors when double indirect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ \u003c\/strong\u003eIMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor double-indirect cooks, it is best to use the \u003cstrong\u003eHandle Spider\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is best to lift each deflector independently — take advantage of the handles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not\u003c\/strong\u003e lift or carry the \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal\u003c\/strong\u003e Spider, with no handles, in tandem with any rack system. The Original 3-Leg can shift under load and fall out, risking injury or damage. Trust us on this one — go Handle Spider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eTwo Zones - Single Half-Moon Deflector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse one CGS 18-inch Half-Moon Deflector to quickly create a two-zone grilling setup. The XL grid sits on the fire ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg width=\"600\" style=\"max-width: 600px; width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 0 16px 0; float: none;\" alt=\"Using the CGS XL Spider 2.0 to create a two-zone grilling setup in the XL Big Green EGG with one CGS 18-inch half-moon deflector.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/cgs-xl-2-0-spider-18-half-moon-deflector-xl-grid-in-xl-big-green-egg_600x600.jpg?v=1758572378\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eXL Cast Iron Grids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXL Cast Iron Grids\u003c\/strong\u003e - Use the Handle Spider to manage the XL cast iron grids. Easy in and out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg width=\"600\" style=\"max-width: 600px; width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 0 16px 0; float: none;\" alt=\"CGS XL Spider 2.0 holding a pair of XL Big Green EGG cast iron grids inside the XL Big Green EGG.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/cgs-xl-2-0-spider-pair-xl-cast-iron-grids-in-xl-big-green-egg_600x600.jpg?v=1758578047\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eSear Closer to the Lump\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower ring can support a grid to sear inside the fire ring for high-heat grilling close to the fire. Grid options are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20-Inch Stainless Cooking Grid for XL Adjustable Rig, CGS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Big Green EGG Full Round Cast Iron Grid, 122957\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for reverse searing with the Adjustable Rig or Flexible 2nd Grid — move only the meat, not your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg width=\"600\" style=\"max-width: 600px; width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 0 16px 0; float: none;\" alt=\"Reverse sear setup in the XL Big Green EGG with the CGS XL Spider 2.0 holding an 18-inch cast iron grid and the CGS XL Adjustable Rig holding a 20-inch half-moon grid and 18-inch half-moon deflector high in the dome.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/cgs-xl-2-0-spider-xl-adjustable-rig-large-cast-iron-grids-reverse_sear_600x600.jpg?v=1758579715\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prefer the \u003cstrong\u003e18-inch large BGE cast iron grid\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Spider, shown above, over XL half-moon cast iron grids on the fire ring. The 18-inch grid gets closer to the lump, provides ample searing area, and is more cost-effective than buying two half-moons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eBig Low \u0026amp; Slow Capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Adjustable Rig system, manage huge BBQ cooks: 6+ pork butts, 2 briskets, or 9 racks of ribs — all possible on two or three grids in the XL EGG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the Spider to set up indirect with the XL grid. Use the Rig to hold the upper grids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg width=\"600\" style=\"max-width: 600px; width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 0 16px 0; float: none;\" alt=\"CGS XL Adjustable Rig atop the CGS Spider 2.0 for XL Big Green EGG in a three-grid indirect BBQ setup.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/cgs-xl-2-0-spider-xl-adjustable-rig-bbq-cook-xl-big-green-egg_600x600.jpg?v=1758578974\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eWok Ready\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrop in a 16 to 20-inch round-bottom wok for authentic, restaurant-style stir fry. Offset wok handles if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg width=\"600\" style=\"max-width: 600px; width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 0 16px 0; float: none;\" alt=\"CGS Spider 2.0 for XL Big Green EGG holding a 16-inch wok inside the grill.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/cgs-xl-2-0-spider-16-wok-in-xl-big-green-egg_600x600.jpg?v=1758577792\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eOriginal Spider\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a limited time, we will continue to offer our Original Spider, with no handles or top ring. You will have similar setup capabilities as the Handle Spider's smaller, bottom ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eXL Spider Specs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with \u003cstrong\u003eall XL Big Green EGGs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Ring: Holds XL Big Green EGG stainless and cast iron grids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom Ring: Fits 15 to 20-inch grids or deflectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003e304 Stainless Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower Ring ID: ~14.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop, fire ring to bottom: ~2.0 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Height: ~2.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e, exclusively by \u003cstrong\u003eCGS – Ceramic Grill Store\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrademark Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Big Green Egg, EGG, convEGGtor, and EGGspander are trademarks or registered trademarks of Big Green Egg, Inc. Ceramic Grill Store is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Big Green Egg, Inc. Product names are used only to describe compatibility.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ceramic Grill Store","offers":[{"title":"CGS Handle","offer_id":41040386129978,"sku":null,"price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BGE Handle","offer_id":41040386162746,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Original","offer_id":41040386195514,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/cgs-xl-handle-spider-for-xl-big-green-egg.jpg?v=1781463216","url":"https:\/\/ceramicgrillstore.com\/products\/xl-spider-xl-big-green-egg","provider":"Ceramic Grill Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}