The Secret Weapon Every EGGhead Needs.
The convEGGtor – Indirect Convection Cooking on the Big Green Egg. The Big Green Egg is designed to work as a complete outdoor cooking system, producing unrivaled results whether grilling, roasting, smoking or baking – and nothing contributes more to the versatility of your EGG than adding a convEGGtor to your EGGcessories collection.
What is a convEGGtor, exactly?
Think of it as your Big Green Egg's transformation device. The convEGGtor sits between your fire and your food, converting direct radiant heat into gentle, circulating convection heat. It's what turns your EGG from a powerful grill into a world-class smoker, baker, and roaster. Without it, you're only experiencing half of what your Big Green Egg can do.
How it works:
The convEGGtor's ceramic construction absorbs heat from the fire below and radiates it evenly throughout the cooking chamber. The three-legged design creates airflow channels that allow smoke and heat to circulate around your food rather than blasting it from below. The result? Perfectly even cooking with that signature Big Green Egg flavor infusion.
Unlocks these cooking methods:
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Low-and-slow smoking: Brisket, pork shoulder, ribs — the convEGGtor makes it possible to hold steady temperatures for 12+ hour cooks
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Roasting: Whole chickens, turkeys, prime rib — convection heat produces crispy skin and juicy interiors
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Baking: Yes, your Big Green Egg bakes pizza, bread, and desserts — the convEGGtor is essential for this
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Indirect grilling: Cook delicate foods without fear of flare-ups or burning
Why ceramic matters:
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Heat retention: Ceramic holds and distributes heat more evenly than metal
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Moisture retention: Helps keep cooking environment humid for juicier results
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Durability: Built to withstand extreme temperatures cook after cook
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Flavor: Ceramic doesn't impart off-flavors like some metal deflectors can
Perfect for:
- Smoking brisket, pork shoulder, ribs, and pulled pork
- Roasting whole chickens, turkeys, and prime rib
- Baking pizza, bread, casseroles, and desserts
- Cooking delicate fish and seafood
- Any recipe that calls for indirect heat
- Long cooks where temperature stability is critical
Setup tips:
- Place the convEGGtor legs-down on the fire ring
- Add your cooking grid on top
- For smoking, add your drip pan on the convEGGtor first
- For pizza, the convEGGtor goes legs-up with the pizza stone on top
- Allow 10-15 minutes for the convEGGtor to heat up with your EGG
Pro tips:
- The convEGGtor is essential — if you only buy one accessory, make it this one
- Clean with a dry brush when cool — don't use soap or water on ceramic
- Store in a dry place to prevent moisture absorption
- The convEGGtor works with the EGGspander system for multi-level cooking
- For reverse-sear steaks, start with convEGGtor in, remove for the final sear
If you're serious about getting the most from your Big Green Egg, the convEGGtor isn't optional — it's essential. From competition-winning brisket to backyard pizza parties, this is the accessory that makes it all possible.
