Kamado cast iron grill TWO-ZONE (ZALGIRIS) model DC21GRID — two-zone cooking, cast iron grates

Kamado TWO-ZONE CAST IRON GRILL (ZALGIRIS) DC21GRID is a Kamado-style outdoor grill insert designed to create two distinct cooking zones with durable cast iron grates. The two-zone configuration allows simultaneous direct high-heat searing and indirect low-and-slow cooking or smoking, enabling controlled temperature differences across the grill surface. The cast iron grates provide strong heat retention and defined sear marks suitable for grilling meat, fish and vegetables in residential outdoor kitchens.

Advantages

The two-zone design provides flexibility to sear over high heat and roast or smoke in an adjacent cooler zone without moving food frequently. Cast iron grates deliver even heat distribution, excellent heat retention and improved crust formation on proteins. The insert is compatible with Kamado-style ceramic or insulated cookers that accept this grid format, enabling consistent temperature control and multi-stage cooking workflows.

Suitable for

• Searing steaks, burgers and chops on the high-heat zone
• Indirect roasting of whole poultry or roasts in the cooler zone
• Low-and-slow smoking of ribs and brisket with separate heat control
• Grilling fish and vegetables with controlled char and texture

Key specifications

• Design: Kamado-style two-zone cooking insert
• Grate material: Cast iron for heat retention and searing
• Cooking zones: Separate direct and indirect heat areas
• Use environment: Outdoor grills and residential outdoor kitchens
• Primary functions: Searing, grilling, roasting, smoking

How to use

Install the cast iron grid into a compatible Kamado-style cooker according to the cooker manufacturer's instructions. Arrange charcoal and air flow to form a hot direct zone and a lower-temperature indirect zone. Preheat the cast iron grates until they reach the desired searing temperature, then place food on the appropriate zone: sear on the direct side and finish or smoke on the indirect side. Monitor internal food temperature and adjust venting to maintain steady heat in each zone.

Usage recommendations

Season cast iron grates before first use and maintain seasoning with light oiling after cleaning. Clean the grates when cooled to remove residue without damaging seasoning. Use a reliable thermometer to track food and chamber temperatures, and adjust vents gradually to preserve steady two-zone heat balance for best results.