Author Topic: Steak Ring? (Read 3302 times)

Craig · « **on:** December 21, 2012, 03:22:52 PM »

Silly question time, but could a set of these when pushed together, be about the same size and depth of the old steak rings? I want a steak ring, but of course Weber dropped those years ago.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Weber-Performer-Charcoal-Grill-Wire-Steel-Set-Two-Briquette-Holder-HD-/281038037963?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D4323380152424719598%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D310544088286%26

Craig

mike.stavlund · « **Reply #1 on:** December 21, 2012, 04:54:32 PM »

Hey, Craig, I wish I knew about Weber's old steak rings, but I think this item will sear plenty good for you. These baskets come almost up to the bottom of the cooking grate, and that configuration will put out a bunch of heat.

But you can get them *much* cheaper direct from Weber. I think it's item #960080, and I believe I paid $18 for a pair of them this summer.

A friend of mine likes to turn his stamped metal baskets upside down and pile coals on top to sear steaks. And my preference is to use those wire-style coal holders to elevate an extra bottom grate right up under the cooking grate. But now that you mention it, I think I'll push these wire-style baskets together and give that a try next time I make steak.

Duke · « **Reply #2 on:** December 21, 2012, 05:01:48 PM »

That's a good idea. I have a set of those I am going cut down to use in the 18.5.

Heyjude · « **Reply #3 on:** December 21, 2012, 06:13:22 PM »

What is this "Steak Ring", you speak of? Never seen one..

Duke · « **Reply #4 on:** December 21, 2012, 06:54:47 PM »

The Steak Ring is the ring below the Roast Stand to the right filled with charcoal. It's the best picture I could find. I have been watching out for the roast stand for years. I wish I could just make one. By the way, there is a set of charcoal rails like yours Jude.

Craig · « **Reply #5 on:** December 21, 2012, 07:05:15 PM »

Who's roastand?

Craig

Heyjude · « **Reply #6 on:** December 21, 2012, 07:05:42 PM »

Thanks Duke.. All that ring really is, is 2 of the charcoal baskets pushed together...
Cool to find one, but I fear they are far and few inbetween.. Most of them have given up the ghost to the rust gods..

Heyjude · « **Reply #7 on:** December 21, 2012, 07:09:32 PM »

Craig must be 3/4 of the way through that 12 pack...

Duke · « **Reply #8 on:** December 21, 2012, 07:13:31 PM »

Quote from: husker_red on December 21, 2012, 07:05:15 PM

Who's roastand?

Craig

It was a guy name Doug's from the tvwb. He's the guy who had that yellow 18.5 in Burnsville recently. "Burnsville"

Here's a better shot of that Steak Ring.

Craig · « **Reply #9 on:** December 21, 2012, 07:14:54 PM »

I am, Jude! But unfortunatly my 12 pack of Coors "diesel" that I wanted is just a 12 pack of Mr. Pibb. I'm grilled up some bone-in chops on the 'brownie and am making Christmas cookies with the kids. So no beer tonight.

Craig

Craig · « **Reply #10 on:** December 21, 2012, 07:24:13 PM »

Quote from: Duke on December 21, 2012, 07:13:31 PM

Quote from: husker_red on December 21, 2012, 07:05:15 PM
Who's roastand?

Craig
It was a guy name Doug's from the tvwb. He's the guy who had that yellow 18.5 in Burnsville recently. "Burnsville"

Here's a better shot of that Steak Ring.

I wonder how hard it would be to make one? I wonder if it was the same height as the wire baskets are? $:-\$

Craig

Duke · « **Reply #11 on:** December 21, 2012, 07:42:06 PM »

I would just make one from some expanded metal, unless you just want the real thing like I want the roast stand.

I actually don't even think I would use the roast stand since it would be better to just use a roast rack since puncturing might make it dry out. It would be a cool accessorie for display though.

Heyjude · « **Reply #12 on:** December 21, 2012, 07:57:51 PM »

It looks like it assembles somehow.. Its just a basket.. I do like my 2 baskets though..

Duke · « **Reply #13 on:** December 21, 2012, 10:13:11 PM »

Definitly over engineered, yet still a nice piece.

bob hope · « **Reply #14 on:** December 22, 2012, 04:30:21 AM »

Anyone else notice the warming rack in that picture? I'd love to have an old one like that.