Poor man's Vortex

[KP]

Made a vortex for under $5. Get one of these from HD

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Leaktite-5-qt-Metal-Pail-5-QT-METAL-PAIL/202264022

Used a can opened to remove the bottom of the pail, then used metal shears to cut it to proper height so it will fit between the grates and presto, $5 vortex. It works great, temperatures reached over 500F!

[Filibuster]

   That's a galvanized bucket, I'm no expert and don't know what one must do to make it safe for the grill. To play it safe I would stay away from anything galvanized and cooking.

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[HoosierKettle]

Baskets in the middle get just as hot as vortex or poor Tex.  The conical shape lends itself to various cooking arrangements. But I commend the effort. It's always fun making something useful. As another member posted, be careful using anything galvanized.


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[Kneab]

Stainless steel mixing bowls and pots from a thrift shop or Goodwill are a safer alternative for building a poortex.

My poortex started off as a Stainless steel candy making pot.

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[KP]

Thanks for the heads up about galvanized buckets, I'll looks into safer options

[Walchit]

I used a stainless steel bowl I got for 25 cents at a garage sale. I have a few back ups if this one rusts out

[Marzipan]

how do you cut the bowls so they give you that conical shape? and what did you do to smooth it out so you don't cut yourself with use?

[Kneab]

A mixing bowl has a pretty good curve to it, so does a candy bowl.
I think that I cut the bottom of mine out with a jig saw.
Then use a curved file or a dremel to break the sharp edges.

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[hawgheaven]

Never use galvanized anything for cooking!

Solution: Just buy the real deal. Not that expensive, and will last a very long time. Just sayin'...

[Gregfosterid]

Sorry for my stupidity. But I can't figure out how to use this in grilling/cooking.
Maybe some kind person tell me and maybe give a link to the original of this thing.

[Walchit]

Look up "vortex wings"

[Gregfosterid]

Look up "vortex wings"

Ok, Thank you!