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Kettle Cone Vortex

🔥 BBQ Must Have! – 135+ sold

$44.50

🔥 Kettle Cone Vortex – Unleash the Power of True BBQ Performance

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Transform your Weber Kettle into a high-performance BBQ machine with the Kettle Cone Vortex, the ultimate tool for mastering indirect heat and perfecting your cooks.

🌪️ How It Works – The Vortex Effect

The Kettle Cone Vortex is a heavy-duty, cone-shaped insert that sits in the center of your Weber Kettle. Here's how it creates BBQ magic:

Fuel Placement: Charcoal is placed inside the cone, concentrating the heat into one powerful, vertical column. This superheats the air, just like a chimney.
Airflow Control: The cone shape forces hot air to rise rapidly, creating a vortex of heat that circulates up and around the lid of the kettle and back down the walls.
Heat Distribution: This creates even indirect heat throughout the grill, ideal for cooking wings, thighs, drumsticks, roasts, or anything that loves a crispy outside without burning.

You get:

🔥 Crispy chicken skin without flare-ups
🔥 Juicy meat cooked evenly and thoroughly
🔥 Charcoal efficiency – less fuel, more power

For reverse searing, simply start with indirect heat using the Kettle Cone, then finish over the open cone for that perfect crust.

💡 Why You Should Use One

✅ Wings Like You’ve Never Tasted:

Get that deep-fried crunch without oil. The vortex heat is a game-changer for poultry.

✅ Even Indirect Cooking:

Say goodbye to flipping and flare-ups. The cone creates a stable, consistent heat zone.

✅ Versatile:

Use for low & slow, hot & fast, reverse sear, or even as a mini chimney starter.

✅ Fuel Efficient:

Uses less charcoal than traditional setups while producing more usable heat.

✅ Built for BBQ Lovers:

Trusted by pros and backyard legends – used by legends!

👉 Smokin Beard »

👉 Jimmy's Charcoal Smoke & Grill »

👉 Marcus Brown »

✅ Quality Construction:

Made from robust 2mm Australian Mild Steel, the Kettle Cone is designed to heat up quickly and efficiently, ensuring your food cooks to perfection. We’ve found this thickness to be ideal for achieving the hottest cooking temperatures without wasting the heat of the hot coal just to heat the cone itself, making it a must-have addition to your grill toolkit.

✅The Ultimate Cooking Companion:

Pair your Kettle Cone with one of our specially designed Kettle Cone Bases and Kettle Cone cut-out Grills for the ultimate BBQ setup! Together, they create a powerful cooking environment that maximizes heat retention and airflow.

Kettle Cone Bases are crafted from 3mm Mild Steel to minimize warping from high heat. This means you can enjoy reliable performance and incredible results with every use!

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🔥 Join the Kettle Cone Revolution

If you’re serious about your grilling game and want better results with less effort, the Kettle Cone Vortex is your secret weapon. Whether it’s weeknight wings or weekend ribs, this simple tool adds power, consistency, and control to every cook.

🔥 How to Season your Grill Plate:

To ensure the longevity and performance of your Grill Plates, it's important to season them properly. Check out our guide on How to easily season mild steel for detailed steps and tips!

👉 How to easily season mild steel »

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How to Easily Season Mild Steel BBQ Accessories

Seasoning mild steel is a simple and essential process to protect your BBQ accessories and enhance their longevity. Let's walk through why we use mild steel, the importance of seasoning, and how you can easily season your BBQ items like Kettle Cones, Charcoal Chimneys, and more.

Why Use Mild Steel Over Stainless Steel?

Mild steel is a great choice for BBQ accessories because it's cost-effective, durable, and can handle high temperatures. Unlike stainless steel, which is more resistant to rust but can sometimes have issues with heat retention, mild steel heats up quickly and evenly, making it ideal for grilling and smoking. The trade-off is that mild steel is more prone to rust, which is why seasoning is so important.

What is Seasoning and Why Is It Important?

Seasoning is a process where you apply a layer of oil to mild steel and heat it to create a protective coating. This not only prevents rust but also creates a natural non-stick surface that improves over time. Seasoning is crucial for BBQ accessories like Kettle Cones, Charcoal Chimneys, and Grill Baskets, as it helps keep them in great condition while you cook.

How to Easily Season Your Mild Steel BBQ Accessories

Clean the Surface: Before seasoning, make sure your BBQ accessory is clean and free of any dust or oil. A quick wipe-down with a clean cloth will do the trick.
Apply Oil: Use a high-smoke-point oil (like vegetable oil or flaxseed oil). Simply spray or wipe a thin layer of oil over the surface. Make sure to cover every part of the steel, including corners and edges.
Heat It Up (If Possible): If your item can fit in the oven, preheat it to 200°C (400°F) and bake the item upside down on a rack for about an hour. This will help the oil bond with the steel and form a protective layer.
For Items You Can't Put in the Oven: If you can't bake your items (like the Kettle Cones, Charcoal Chimneys, Baskets, Rocket Stove, Fire Pits), don't worry! I personally season these products by simply spraying or wiping oil on them before use and after each use. After that, I place them in my Weber BBQ with hot coals. The heat from the coals helps to create the protective coating on the steel.
Repeat as Needed: You can repeat the seasoning process as many times as you like to build up a stronger, more durable layer. Over time, your BBQ accessories will become more non-stick and resistant to rust.

Conclusion

Seasoning mild steel BBQ accessories is a simple yet effective way to extend their lifespan and improve cooking performance. Whether you're using a Weber Kettle Grill, Charcoal Chimney, or a Rocket Stove, proper seasoning ensures your items stay in top shape for many BBQ sessions to come. Don't forget to season your BBQ gear before and after each use to keep it protected and ready for the next cookout!

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Charcoal Chimney Starter

🔥 BBQ Must Have! – 140+ sold

$125.00

🔥 Introducing the Ultimate Charcoal Chimney Starter! 🔥

🔥✅ - Proven go-to choice for Aussie BBQ Legends!

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Many grilling enthusiasts have faced the frustration of standard charcoal chimneys deteriorating over time—rusted bottoms, failing rivets, and flimsy handles are common complaints. These issues not only disrupt your BBQ sessions but also pose safety hazards. Recognizing these problems, we've engineered the Smokey BBQ Charcoal Chimney to offer a superior, long-lasting solution.

🌟 Why Choose the Smokey BBQ Charcoal Chimney?

🔥 Trusted by the Best:

Trusted by pros and backyard legends – used by legends! Our Charcoal Chimney is the go-to choice for some of Australia's most respected BBQ enthusiasts and pitmasters. Whether it’s low’n’slow or hot and fast, they rely on it for quick, consistent coal ignition every time.

👉 Smokin Beard »

👉 Smokin Grill Guy»

👉 Wood Fire Stove»

👉 Jimmy's Charcoal Smoke & Grill »

👉 Schuey's BBQ»

👉 Marcus Brown »

✅ Quick and Efficient

Get your coals red-hot faster than ever. Our intelligently designed airflow system gets you from ignition to searing heat in no time, so you're grilling quicker and cleaner.

✅ Versatile Design

Why stop at just starting coals? Pair it with our Chimney Grill Top to convert it into a portable mini-BBQ — perfect for quick snacks, on-the-go camping, or cooking directly over the chimney. Two tools in one, no extra space needed.

✅ Unmatched Durability

Built from 2mm Australian Mild Steel, this unit weighs in at a solid 4kg — a far cry from the flimsy sub-1kg imports.

Holds 3.5+kg of charcoal
Designed to handle high heat again and again
Optional 5mm Grill Top turns it into a true outdoor powerhouse

💪 Why Choose Ours?

✅ Proudly made from Australian steel
✅ Efficient airflow for fast lighting
✅ Great for camping, balconies, and backyard BBQs
💥 Built to take a beating — season it, and it’ll last for years

✅ Built to Last:

Engineered to withstand extreme temperatures without warping, the Smokey BBQ Charcoal Chimney is designed for years of reliable use. No matter how rough you treat it, this chimney will be your trusty grilling companion for countless cookouts!

🔍 Why We Use Mild Steel Instead of Stainless Steel:

✅ Superior Heat Retention

Mild steel heats up faster and holds heat better than stainless. This means:

Faster coal ignition
More even and sustained heat
Better performance in high-temp cooks

Stainless steel tends to reflect heat, while mild steel absorbs and radiates it, giving you that consistent, powerful BBQ zone you want.

✅ Ideal for Seasoning (Like a Cast Iron Pan)

Mild steel can be seasoned with oil to create a natural, non-stick and rust-resistant surface, much like cast iron cookware. Over time, it develops a tough, protective coating that:

Improves with use
Enhances flavor over time
Helps prevent rust when looked after properly

Stainless steel can't be seasoned the same way, and once it discolors or blisters under high heat, there's no going back.

✅ Stronger and More Durable Under High Heat

Stainless can become brittle or warp under extreme or prolonged heat, especially thin, cheaper grades used in some BBQ accessories.
Our 2mm mild steel can handle repeated high-temp abuse — it’s less likely to warp or degrade like stainless-steel and is built to last years with proper care.

✅ Cost-Effective Without Sacrificing Strength

High-quality stainless is expensive — and often unnecessary for outdoor cooking tools that don’t need corrosion resistance as their main feature.
Mild steel gives you:

Better performance for the price
More thickness, more durability
A BBQ tool that performs like commercial gear

🧼 Maintenance Is Easy:

Just like cast iron: apply a thin layer of cooking oil after use
Store dry and covered if possible
Season it well and it will only get better with age

👉 How to easily season mild steel »

🔥 Bottom Line:

Mild steel performs better, costs less, and lasts longer when treated right.
It’s what serious BBQers and pitmasters prefer — and it’s why we use it in our gear at Smokey BBQ Bits.

🛒 Order Yours Today!

Don’t settle for less when it comes to your barbecue. Grab your Smokey BBQ Charcoal Chimney & Grill Top and take your grilling to the next level! Experience the satisfaction of grilling with reliable, heavy-duty equipment—your taste buds will thank you!

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