Question for all you Weber 26" kettle owners

[Rod]

I recently posted my first cook on my new 26. I also got the ABCBBQ's XL Trifecta (SnS, DnG, EasySpin grate). Same set up as my Performer. What I failed to realize at the time of purchase is the DnG that comes with the XL combo, is the same one for the 22" kettle. After I made my purchase and realized that this was the case I emailed ABCBBQ wondering/assuming if there would be a gap between the SnS and obviously it and the bottom bowl. Didn't receive a response. Could have been innocently missed as any other communications have been great. Would still like to know why they combo the XL products this way David Parrish ? It's pretty easy to assume with their excellent products and service (like the 22" combo) that you would get the same fitments. Especially advertised specifically for the 26". Anywho:

I normally do my cooks and then the following day after work clean up the grill. With my 22" set up it's a breeze. The DnG (lined with foil) catches 99% of the grease. The ash pan does just what it's called. Easy peasy. Maybe a tiny tiny bit of grease.

However, since the DnG does not even come close to covering all of the indirect part of the charcoal grate on the 26, I decided to line the charcoal grate with foil. Right up to under the lip of the XL 2.0 SnS. So when I went to clean up the grill and empty the ash pan I discovered beef rib mud. Something I have never experienced with my 22" set up. So (I know finally!), my question is what do you guys do to prevent this mess for long greasy cooks?

[Troutman]

You went under the lip of the SNS. I just get enough foil to lap up the side of the SNS as well as the walls of the kettle. Greats a "boat" to catch grease.

[Polarbear777]

I do two layers. First under the lip and second on top more of a bowl against all the sides.

[JoeSousa]

I don't have a DNG or an XL (yet) for my 26. I have been using my regular SNS and just put a couple foil pans under the meat. Catches most of the stuff that drips off. Some of it ends up on the bottom of the kettle and some in the pan but not a ton.

Sounds like your foil was creating a funnel to drop everything down in the ash pan.

[rwalters]

Yep, I would buy a DnG in a heartbeat if it was sized to the 26”. Because it’s not I am just using foil. Not as easy, but it works just fine.

[FishTalesNC]

I use a full size steam tray and just bend and flare the edges a bit, fits pretty well.

[Reds Fan 5]

I do not have a DnG. I just use foil pans as drip pans. No problems. KBB ash is my current nemesis.

[Huskee]

I don't use my DnG pans for the D, only G. I put a double layer of foil in my kettles on the charcoal grate, tight to the edges and to the SnS, rolled the edges in tight. I like the ease of cleanup this affords me, as well as blocking cool air coming up there with the tight seal, deflecting it into the coals.

[jgreen]

I do the foil as a base, and then add a large tinfoil pan on top to catch the majority of the grease. The bit that misses the pan when the grill is full is usually not enough to overflow the foil liner.

[Polarbear777]

Attjack made a DNG out of some kind of pizza pan for the 26”.

However, I prefer a couple layers of foil, because cleanup is easier.

[Attjack]

Well, I've never griddled on it but it works great for the drippings, and airflow. Plus it's a very easy mod.

[Attjack]

It's a little easier to foil my drip pan than the grate.

[KarchyBBQ]

I trimmed down a pizza pan as well. Works great. Haven’t used it to griddle. I have a standard size SnS on my 26” and everything works well together.

[fuzzydaddy]

When I use my DnG with foil to catch drippings in my 26”, I let the foil flange out to the kettle walls.

[HouseHomey]

I just use my DnG. Half of the tome it’s enough coverage.

When I use foil I just lay it across the top of the charcoal grate and tuck it under. It’s really not that big of a deal. The next day I clean my DnG as it takes 2 seconds with warm soapy water and steel wool if need be.

Also those ribs ribs are some of the most greasy cooks.

i would love a bigger DnG

[Rod]

Thanks fellas!

[ColonialDawg]

I just double foil the charcoal grate up to the SNS and haven’t really had any issues.

[Thunder77]

I use the DnG as is. I just accept that not all of the grease will be caught by the DnG. I have the original SnS. I do wish there was a bigger DnG for the 26.

[jhapka]

You use the original SnS with a 26" kettle? Encountered any problems with that setup?

[JoeSousa]

jhapka I use the regular SNS on my 26 inch kettle. No problems that I have seen after a handful of cooks. Might get a bit less time than on a 22 for a load of charcoal since there is more air to heat but nothing too significant. I got a solid 7 hours a couple weeks ago on some beef ribs.

In a perfect world I would have a SNS XL and an RKE for my Ranch but the regular SNS does just fine for now.

[Thunder77]

The only issue I have with it is the charcoal last about an hour less in the 26 than it does in the 22

[Attjack]

You might give this a go.

[Attjack]

You need a 22" pan. Here's the one I used.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076CSTM5P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Thunder77]

Nice!

[ColonialDawg]

Hero.