Warming/Grilling/Smoking "Upper Deck" For 22 Inch Kettles

[WNC]

Thanks Gary!
Just ordered mine, can't wait to try it out!

[JDann24]

Hi Gary, looks like a great item. Quick question, are these bad boys made in the USA or overseas at the moment?

I received my upper deck this morning and can confirm that it's made in China. This isn't a knock on the unit itself, it's feels very well made. I would do a full review today, but already have the WSM going, so I won't get around using it until tomorrow or this weekend.

[jbenavidez2]

Just got mine today. Super solid piece man. Great work. Pix to come


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[Jon]

Well, I wrote a review. I've never done that before, but this is a good product to start with. I'm very happy with the build on this grate.

[captjoe06]

Teaser for my review- (I haven't even taken it completely out of the box but initial impressions from the quick peek are how thick and sturdy the build quality is)

[captjoe06]

Teaser for my review- (I haven’t even taken it completely out of the box but initial impressions from the quick peek are how thick and sturdy the build quality is)

Found on Amazon Here-
 Stainless Steel Warming Rack and Grill Grate- For Use with 22.5 Inch Weber Kettle- Charcoal Grilling Accessory As I said before the build quality is thick like Weber’s Gourmet Grate System.
Here is how I started out.  A regular smoke set-up using the snake method.  The Country Style Pork Ribs offset of the coals with apple chunk and cherry wood chips.

Next to add the Upper Deck.  It fit right in place and there were no issues with clearance of the lid.

The Upper deck provides a whole lot of extra space.  it is billed as a warmig rack but I think where it will shine is with that huge amount of extra space it affords you when smoking.
Next I dropped onto the Upper Deck a porcetta roast and set up the Maverick remote thermometer.

[Travis]

Ok. I think I'm sold on this. Hell, who am I kidding. I was sold at the start. I was bummed when I was to late to sign up for the review!

So Gary, is there a possibility of making one for an old school or new 26r?


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[captjoe06]

When the country style pork ribs had the color I wanted I slid a Weber disposable tin pan under with some Sweet Baby rays and coated the ribs, then covered with aluminum foil to let them braise for about 40 minutes. The tin pan fit perfectly under the Upper Deck unit allowing a continuation of indirect cooking while still having the porcetta roast unfazed on the "Upper Deck"

[greenweb]

Nice Cook! Great visual there @ captjoe06

Ok. I think I'm sold on this. Hell, who am I kidding. I was sold at the start. I was bummed when I was to late to sign up for the review!

So Gary, is there a possibility of making one for an old school or new 26r?


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Did you buy/order one already @Travis?   

[kettlebb]

Makes me want to get stainless grates.


Crimson Performer Platinum "AH", Red MT "P", Red Mist SSP "EZ", Faded Black "A", Black OTG "DE".

[captjoe06]

My Sister Topped The Smoked Porcetta with Her Carrot Cake Marmalade, Yum!
Find the recipe for that on her website www.sistafeliciaskitchen.com
 Carrot Cake Marmalade
Would not have been possible to cook both things at the same time on my kettle without the Upper Deck.  Obviously with the incredible build quality and huge cook space increase, this is an absolute no brainer purchase.

[Travis]

@greenweb No, I haven't ordered one yet. Payday is around the corner!!

[greenweb]

Ok. I think I'm sold on this. Hell, who am I kidding. I was sold at the start. I was bummed when I was to late to sign up for the review!

So Gary, is there a possibility of making one for an old school or new 26r?

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@greenweb No, I haven't ordered one yet. Payday is around the corner!!

@ Travis-  I have one coming to me from Gary.  The issue is that Amazon.com will not ship to Canada.   It will be awhile before he says he can set anything up in .ca for me to pick up for free.  Or I can pay $40 shipping now to get one which is more than the item itself.

So, I suggested to Gary if I can give my prom-code to someone and buy one for myself when he set it up on .ca.  I just got a word from Gary that I could do as I wish.   So, if you want one.... say so.  I will send my prom-code to you via PM.

[Travis]

@greenweb. I appreciate your offer and I'll definitely take you up on it. I hate to hear it though. Just for shipping? I'll pm you

[greenweb]

@greenweb. I appreciate your offer and I'll definitely take you up on it. I hate to hear it though. Just for shipping? I'll pm you

Done! Hope you enjoy it.