Cast iron heat deflector??

[HoosierKettle]

I heard a pop in my mini this morning. Turns out it was the clay pot thing i was using.

I have a spare cast iron skillet that will work size wise. I assume cast iron will fair better as a diffuser. I plan on chopping the handle off and using it.

Any reason that won’t work?  I would like a permanent solution and hoping this is it.


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[Jules V.]

Just go to a thrift shop and pick up a stainless skillet. Much lighter than the cast iron and don't have to worry about rust build up and also easier to clean.

[hawgheaven]

Just go to a thrift shop and pick up a stainless skillet. Much lighter than the cast iron and don't have to worry about rust build up and also easier to clean.

^Yup^

Don't ruin a cast iron pan for a heat shield, IMHO...

[Jules V.]

Don't ruin a cast iron pan for a heat shield, IMHO...

Not so much about ruining the cast iron pan. Stainless is a poor heat conductor so it's much suited as a heat shield in comparison to aluminum  or cast iron.

[hawgheaven]

What I do is use a stainless bowl that fits, and wad up a few balls of aluminum foil and place in it. Then cover the bowl with a sheet of aluminum foil with a slight indent in it to catch the drips. Works like a charm... been doing it for years.

[HoosierKettle]

Thanks guys. I might have a stainless bowl that might make a good candidate.


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[Jules V.]

Restaurant supply and sometimes  even costco sells  a variety of very wide shallow stainless bowl. Very cheap also.

[HoosierKettle]

So far the leading candidate is a stainless dog bowl out of what I have on hand lol. 3” tall and 10” wide. 12” would be better but it would definitely work. It’s stainless


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[SMOKE FREAK]

The dog bowl wins in my book...I love my CI too much to chop one up...

[Bubblehead]

I picked up an 11" comal at Ace for $10 and cut the handle off.  It worked wonderfully.

[SmokeVide]

Wrap the broken clay pot thing in foil.

[HoosierKettle]

Wrap the broken clay pot thing in foil.

That's probably what I'll do.  It's the easiest of options.