Kamado Joe Divide & Conquer on the Keg

[SmallBBQr]

Was at the BBQ store today, and they have started selling Kamado Joe now.  Took some measurements of the keg firebowl and D&C system and it looks like the KJ D&C would fit perfectly....except perhaps for the three grate ledges.

Not that I dislike the existing keg grate or anything, but I think the D&C would be preferable.

Just tossing this out there for some discussion....

[Shawn W]

Was at the BBQ store today, and they have started selling Kamado Joe now.  Took some measurements of the keg firebowl and D&C system and it looks like the KJ D&C would fit perfectly....except perhaps for the three grate ledges.

Not that I dislike the existing keg grate or anything, but I think the D&C would be preferable.

Just tossing this out there for some discussion....

D&C Seems to be a be a name for a number of KJ accessories. They have an 18" half CI griddle I tested in a keg in the store and it fits perfectly! Put it on the fire bowl and the grate in the upper position and presto! Two zone cooking ... direct and indirect.

[K'man]

D&C Seems to be a be a name for a number of KJ accessories. They have an 18" half CI griddle I tested in a keg in the store and it fits perfectly! Put it on the fire bowl and the grate in the upper position and presto! Two zone cooking ... direct and indirect.

How much is that Shawn?  I was thinking of having something like that made.  Looks perfect for what I want.

[Shawn W]

D&C Seems to be a be a name for a number of KJ accessories. They have an 18" half CI griddle I tested in a keg in the store and it fits perfectly! Put it on the fire bowl and the grate in the upper position and presto! Two zone cooking ... direct and indirect.

It was $35 at BBQs Galore

[Ultracon]

Just saw this post today in a search..... FYI, I use a BGE stone for a diffuser.  Just invert it, put a 14" cookie sheet/pan in the middle to catch stuff, and the cast iron grate just sits on the upturned legs.

[Regular Guy]

Just saw this post today in a search..... FYI, I use a BGE stone for a diffuser.  Just invert it, put a 14" cookie sheet/pan in the middle to catch stuff, and the cast iron grate just sits on the upturned legs.

You'd be much better off using aluminum pans lined with foil (for easy cleanup so you can reuse it). For large pieces of meat use an oval roasting pan like for turkeys.

[bamabob]

couldn't find this on BBQs galore site.  Can someone provide a link?

[Shawn W]

couldn't find this on BBQs galore site.  Can someone provide a link?

The Barbecues Galore I was speaking of is a Canadian company. Though I saw it in their store it isn't on their website.
Barbecues Galore

Check Kamado Joe site: http://www.kamadojoe.com/accessories/divide-conquer



Barbeques Galore is an unrelated US company
BBQGalore.com

Strangely enough there is yet another BG in australia. weird
https://www.barbequesgalore.com.au/?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1



Found one here though:
Ontario Gas BBQ

[SmallBBQr]

(Apologies in advance if you already saw this over on the Kamado Guru site).


Well, it was some time ago I started getting Kamado Joe Divide & Conquer envy....I couldn't resist any longer.  Went to a local BBQ shop and measured everything up on the D&C system and the keg and determined it would be a perfect fit.

Ordered the parts and they were delivered today.


Step one:  Drill out rivets holding the existing firebowl/grate mounts.   I might have been able to get away with leaving them in (and making this more easily reversible, but I wanted the capability to slide everything in/out easily (even when hot).





Step two:  Cut/grind the top portion off of the firebowl mount and rivet the lower portion of the firebowl shelf back onto the keg.  I drilled a third hole and added an additional rivet for additional strength.  I filled in the unused holes with new rivets.





Step three:  Drop in the firebowl and the D&C system:







...and the inaugural first cook.



Edit:  Add half-moon skillet shot after it cooled down a bit.

[Vindii]

Looks the same as what I can do with with a set of straps and the two stock grates.  Nice job making it fit.

[Leefra]

Nice mod, small
Very versatile

[PascL]

I bought the D&C 18 inch CI griddle today at the store and it fits perfect. It sits perfectly on the upper two of three ledges or the same on the fire bowl nice and sturdy, even better I just put it on the grate so I can sear vegetables and grill steak at the same time.

[ModernMan]

Looks the same as what I can do with with a set of straps and the two stock grates.  Nice job making it fit.

Are any straps still available for purchase?

[glenn]

D&C Seems to be a be a name for a number of KJ accessories. They have an 18" half CI griddle I tested in a keg in the store and it fits perfectly! Put it on the fire bowl and the grate in the upper position and presto! Two zone cooking ... direct and indirect.

I assume the parts that are for the "Classic Joe" are what fits the keg. Not the "Big Joe" kit - correct?

Glenn

[Kmatt]

Yep.  I own it and love it for my keg.