Primo 2-piece ceramic heat deflector plates for Oval Junior grill, for indirect cooking and smoking
Primo 2-piece ceramic heat deflector plates for Oval Junior grill, for indirect cooking and smoking

Primo · Heat Deflector

Primo Heat Deflector Plates for Oval Junior (2-Piece) PG00325

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$99.00
$99.00

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Vendor: Primo
SKU: PG00325
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Product type: Heat Deflector

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Specifications
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The Primo Heat Deflector Plates for the Oval Junior are the barrier that turns the Junior from a direct-heat cooker into an indirect one. This listing is the two-piece set — both plates, cut for the Oval Junior firebox and no other Primo.

Without a deflector, a kamado is a searing machine and not much else. The fire radiates straight up onto the grate, so anything you cook for longer than a few minutes browns hard underneath before the middle catches up. Put a barrier between the coals and the food and the same grill behaves like an oven: radiant heat stops at the plates, circulating air does the cooking, and a modest charcoal load will hold a low fire long enough for ribs, a pork shoulder or a whole chicken.

The plates are the barrier only. The frame that carries them is the Primo Heat Deflector Rack/Drip Pan Rack for Oval Junior, bought separately, and the Primo Half Drip Pan Oval Junior catches drippings above them. The Primo Grate and Deflector Lifting Tool saves you handling hot plates by hand. Both plates fit the Primo Oval Junior ceramic charcoal grill and the Oval Junior All-In-One package.

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Primo Heat Deflector Plates for Oval Junior (2-Piece) PG00325

Frequently Asked Questions

Will these heat deflector plates fit my Primo Oval Junior?

Yes. This set is cut for the Oval Junior and fits that size only. Primo deflector plates follow the shape of the firebox they sit in, so a Large or X-Large plate will not seat correctly in a Junior. Confirm which Oval you own before you order, because size is the mistake people make most often with these.

How many plates come with this listing?

Two. This is the two-piece set, which is the full barrier for the Oval Junior, so you do not need to buy a second listing. If you want a hot zone and a cool zone on the same cook, you can set one plate in place and leave the other out rather than covering the whole fire.

What is the difference between deflector plates and a deflector rack?

The plates are the barrier that blocks heat from the fire. The rack is the frame that holds a plate or a drip pan above the coals. They are separate purchases and neither does the other's job. The matching frame for this size is the Primo Heat Deflector Rack/Drip Pan Rack for Oval Junior.

Do I need a heat deflector to smoke on a Primo?

For anything low and slow, yes. Smoking depends on keeping food out of the fire's direct line so it can sit at a low temperature for hours. With no barrier in place, the side facing the coals cooks far faster than the rest and you get burnt undersides long before the meat is tender.

Can I use a drip pan together with the plates?

Yes, and most people do. The pan sits above the barrier and catches fat before it reaches the plates, which keeps cleanup simple and stops grease burning off a hot surface. The Primo Half Drip Pan Oval Junior is the matching size.

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