How to Use the Dual Zone Deflector Kit
The Dual Zoneâ„¢ System expands the Big Green Egg's capabilities. Grill over live fire. Smoke low and slow. Cook with direct and indirect heat at the same time.Â
How to Control the Temperature
Temperature Control
The best way to master temperature control is to cook. Every cook is a chance to learn, and soon you'll start to feel the rhythm of the grill. As you experiment, you'll find that gently adjusting the vents creates the perfect setting for Low & Slow, while opening them up brings the heat for that perfect pizza. So, fire it up, try new things, and watch your confidence grow with each cook.
More Oxygen = More Heat
Opening the rEGGulator Cap and Draft Door will make your Egg hotter. Closing them, cooler. Keep them in tandem — if your cap is open 1in/2.5cm your door should be too.
Don't Rush It
Load and light your Egg with both vents fully open. Once you've reached your target temperature, you can begin to adjust the Draft Door and rEGGulator. Making small adjustments will not only get you to learn your Egg quicker but will also ensure a steady cook.
Easy to Heat, Harder to Cool
Due to its impressive heat retention, it’s easier to heat an Egg up than it is to cool it down. Once you're done cooking, fully close both top and bottom vents. This cuts off the airflow, which gradually reduces the heat. Resist the urge to open the grill to speed up cooling, as this can add oxygen and rekindle the fire.
Ready to CookÂ
Once the temperature has stopped fluctuating, leave the Cap and Draft Door alone. You're ready to start cooking!
Adding raw food and cold surfaces to your Egg will most likely affect its temperature but don't be tempted to tinker with the vents again. If the temperature was stable before you added anything, it will self-regulate and heat back up again in no time.
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