Kamado Cast Iron Cooking Surface Two‑Zone (Zalgiris) – Cast Iron Plate DC21PLATE

The Kamado Cast Iron Cooking Surface Two‑Zone (Zalgiris) is a solid cast iron plate designed to create separate direct and indirect heat areas on compatible Kamado-style grills. The plate features a divided cooking surface that allows high-temperature searing on one side and gentler, indirect heat on the other, enabling versatile techniques such as grilling, searing and slow roasting. Constructed from thick cast iron, the plate promotes even heat retention and distribution to support consistent cooking results and to serve as a durable replacement or accessory for compatible Kamado grills.

Advantages

The two-zone layout provides distinct hot and cooler areas without additional hardware, simplifying transitions between searing and indirect cooking. Cast iron construction ensures strong heat retention, promotes even temperature across the surface and improves crust formation when searing. The solid plate design reduces flare-ups by limiting direct exposure of food to flame while also serving as a heat diffuser for gentler roasting. Its robust build makes it suitable for frequent use and long-term durability.

Suitable for

• High-temperature searing of steaks, chops and vegetables
• Indirect roasting of whole birds, roasts and casseroles
• Grilling delicate items that benefit from a stable surface
• Creating a combination of direct and indirect heat zones in one cooking session

Key specifications

• Material: cast iron for enhanced heat retention and durability
• Design: two-zone divided cooking surface for direct and indirect heat
• Function: suitable for searing, grilling and slow roasting
• Compatibility: intended for use with compatible Kamado-style grills and as a replacement or accessory
• Surface type: solid plate that reduces flare-ups and acts as a heat diffuser

How to use

Install the cast iron plate according to your grill manufacturer's guidelines, ensuring it sits securely on the grill support or firebox. Preheat the plate gradually to the desired cooking temperature to allow the cast iron to heat evenly; avoid sudden high heat from a cold plate. Use the hot zone for direct searing and the cooler zone for indirect cooking or resting. After use, allow the plate to cool before cleaning; maintain seasoning by wiping and applying a thin layer of oil if the plate is not enamel-coated.

Usage recommendations

To preserve the cast iron surface and ensure consistent performance, preheat evenly, avoid rapid temperature shocks, maintain seasoning with light oiling after cleaning, and follow the grill manufacturer's instructions for placement and safe handling.