Description
Protect Your 10″ Deflector and Simplify Cleanup
Our 10″ stainless drip pan works well in compact setups using 10″ heat deflectors, including the Small Big Green Egg, MiniMax Big Green Egg, and Kamado Joe Jr. It helps catch drippings while maintaining airflow inside smaller kamados.
Why Use a Drip Pan in a Kamado
Ceramic heat deflectors absorb grease and moisture over time. During longer cooks, trapped drippings can burn, create unpleasant odors, and slowly stress the ceramic.
Placing a 10″ stainless drip pan above the deflector helps catch grease before it reaches the ceramic.
- Protects the deflector — keeps grease and drippings off ceramic surfaces
- Prevents burnt-on mess — reduces stubborn grease buildup in the kamado
- Cleaner cooks — helps keep your grill cleaner between cooks
Will It Fit My Kamado?
The 10″ drip pan is designed for small kamado grills using 10″ heat deflectors. It also fits the Small and MiniMax ConvEGGtor by Big Green Egg.
This pan is commonly used in:
- Small Big Green Egg
- MiniMax Big Green Egg
- Kamado Joe Jr.
If your grill appears on the CGS website, check its product page for recommended setups and accessories.
If you’re unsure about size, use these quick checks before buying:
- Match sizes — choose a pan close to your deflector diameter
- Check clearance — confirm space between the deflector and cooking grid
- Maintain airflow — make sure airflow around the pan is not restricted
See the Specs section below for exact pan dimensions.
How to Use
Kamado Joe Jr. shown with 10″ half-moon deflectors, 5/8″ spacers and double-foiled 10″ stainless drip pan.
- Double-line with foil — overlap two sheets in a “+” pattern for quick cleanup
- Extend coverage — flare foil outward over the rim if needed
- Reusable — proper foiling helps extend the life of the pan
- Placement — set directly on the deflector or elevate using CGS Ceramic Spacers if clearance allows
Pro Tip: Using heavy-duty foil and a double layer makes cleanup easier and helps prevent grease from reaching the stainless pan.
How About Spacers?
CGS Ceramic Spacers can create an air gap between the deflector and drip pan. Unfortunately, most small kamados do not have enough vertical clearance to use spacers.
Check your rack system on our site and follow the recommended setup.
If using another kamado setup, follow the sizing steps above and include spacer height when calculating clearance.
Should You Add Liquid to the Drip Pan?
At CGS, we generally recommend not adding liquid during most BBQ cooks.
Kamado grills retain heat and moisture extremely well. Adding liquid increases humidity inside the grill and can reduce bark formation on meats.
What About Pans with Built-In Feet?
Candidly, we are not fans of these pans. In theory, they sound ideal. In reality, the built-in feet are too short and do not create enough space to effectively limit radiant heat coming off the top side of the deflector.
So, the pan collects the drippings, only to have them burn in the pan. Ideally, the more air space you can create between the pan and deflector, the less likely the drippings are to burn.
Remember, burnt drippings can create off odors and make it harder to clean the pan. Plus, some folks want to save the drippings to use in other cooks.
Best Way to Clean a Reusable Drip Pan
The most proactive thing you can do is double-foil the pan before using it. Go with a double layer because even heavy-duty foil can develop small tears or cracks as you press it into the pan. On long cooks, those small openings can slowly leak grease into the pan.
If you skip the foil, do not expect your dishwasher to get the pan fully clean, especially if you have burnt-on drippings. That burnt-on buildup is a tall ask for any dishwasher.
The pan will heat- and smoke-tarnish. That is simply a byproduct of using it in a kamado. You may be able to wash off some film buildup, but over time the pan will remain tarnished.
The best practice is simple: double-foil the pan before cooking and hand wash the pan after each use. Designate it as your kamado pan. We have followed these simple practices and used the same pan for years.
Why Stainless Steel
Disposable aluminum pans often bend or collapse when filled with hot grease. A stainless drip pan maintains its shape and can be reused cook after cook.
- Melting point — aluminum melts around 1200°F; stainless around 2500°F
- Durability — handles repeated cooks without warping
- Reusable — designed for long-term use
FAQs
Will a 10″ drip pan fit my MiniMax?
Yes. The 10″ drip pan works with the CGS Woo for the MiniMax Big Green Egg.
Will a 10″ drip pan fit my Joe Jr.?
Yes. The 10″ drip pan works with the CGS Woo and the Kamado Joe accessory rack for the Joe Jr.
Can this pan be used with other kamado grills?
Yes. Any kamado grill using a 10″ round heat deflector can typically use a 10″ drip pan. Just check to make sure there is enough room under the cooking grid.
Should liquid be added to the drip pan?
Usually not. Kamado grills retain moisture naturally, and adding liquid can reduce bark formation during BBQ cooks.
My pan turned dark after cooking. Is that normal?
Yes. Stainless drip pans will heat-tarnish over time. The discoloration does not affect performance and simply shows the pan has been used for many good cooks.
10″ Drip Pan Specifications
- Diameter: 10″
- Sidewall: 5/8″ tapered side
- Edge: rolled top edge for strength
- Material: 200 series stainless steel
- Finish: heat-tarnishes with use; foil recommended
Final Thought on the Drip Pan
There’s no need to spend extra on 304 stainless. Drip pans naturally darken with heat and smoke, so higher-grade stainless provides little practical benefit.
This is one place you can save money without sacrificing performance.
Brand Compatibility & Product Engineering
Ceramic Grill Store is an independent manufacturer and retailer of kamado grill accessories. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Big Green Egg, Inc. or Kamado Joe Company.
Big Green Egg, EGG, ConvEGGtor, and EGGspander are trademarks of Big Green Egg, Inc. Kamado Joe and Divide & Conquer are trademarks of Kamado Joe Company. These trademarks are used solely to describe compatibility.
Since 2005, Ceramic Grill Store has led innovation in kamado grill accessories. Our premium accessories are independently engineered for compatibility with select kamado grills.
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