Thanks for the review! I really like how the Slow 'N Sear works in the 26" kettle. There's so much real estate to work with.
That said, for the spring we are coming out with an XL Slow 'N Sear designed to fit the 26" kettle. It has a larger sear zone and holds more charcoal and water than the standard. I've been testing it the past few weeks and I gotta say I think the 26" kettle with XL SnS makes a tremendous combo. In fact, it's distinctive in its price range. Pricing isn't firm but we're thinking it will retail for around $125. The XL SnS has a bottom plate that will make it easier to use lump charcoal and also makes it easy to slide the SnS around in the grill, or pick it up while it has charcoal in it. It's made from 8 pounds of Stainless Steel (3 more than the standard SnS). More info soon!
Well, having a 26" and just having bought the SNS this is just downright evil!!
I really like the way this SNS works with the 26" and a full chimney of coals puts them just under the grill which makes for a REALLY hot sear zone. I did reverse sear ribeyes last Friday night and they came out awesome. First time I can remember having the coals hot enough at the end of the indirect cook to get a really good sear (I didn't do the indirect at 225 first just way to the other side of the grill). Now, since I gave away all my 22" kettles, I'll have to buy one for my current SNS AND get the new XL SNS. Y'all are just costing me money!!!