coolpapabill Posted February 3, 2020 Report Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) A local custom kitchen company has some soapstone remnants , and will cut me a piece to fit my KK 23'' . Should I have a semi-circle piece cut to fit on the top lip ( I have the half grate to put on the other side ) or one slightly smaller to fit on top of the grate itself. Thanks ahead a time Edited February 3, 2020 by coolpapabill
tekobo Posted February 4, 2020 Report Posted February 4, 2020 Hi @coolpapabill. I just had to go and read up to find out what soapstone is. Interesting. It seems to be good with heat, either as a work top or as a wood burning stove. What are you thinking of using it for? Cooking direct on top of the soapstone in the grill? 2
coolpapabill Posted February 4, 2020 Author Report Posted February 4, 2020 Yes , cooking right on top of the soapstone . I was thing about using it for half the grilling surface, and the half grate for the other. Soapstone retains heat much better than cast iron also no rusting ) , and is supposed to give a much better sear. Kamado Joe sells half stones for their grills , and people seem to like them a lot. BTW anti-bacterial as well. Only draw back seems to longer heat up time. 3
tekobo Posted February 4, 2020 Report Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) Curious. My instinct would be to try the soapstone out as a heat resistant work surface. Another potential way to use it would be to have a piece that you heat up and then bring to the table to cook on. Its heat retention would be a real advantage there. I am not so sure about cooking on soapstone in the KK. The time taken to heat up would see me choosing my cast iron griddle over soapstone. Having said that, a semi-circular piece could be fun. If possible it would be good to get a lip around the edge so you can cook without having stuff drip down onto the fire. If nothing else, it should be really beautiful! P.S. You asked whether it should go over the grill on your half grate or next to it. I would say next to it. Moving between the soapstone and the half grate bars would give you options. Edited February 4, 2020 by tekobo 2
coolpapabill Posted February 4, 2020 Author Report Posted February 4, 2020 Moving between half grate and stone was my thought. Won't know about heating time until I give it a go.
tekobo Posted February 6, 2020 Report Posted February 6, 2020 On 2/4/2020 at 10:37 PM, coolpapabill said: Moving between half grate and stone was my thought. Won't know about heating time until I give it a go. Looking forward to seeing pictures and hearing what you think of using soapstone in your KK.
coolpapabill Posted February 7, 2020 Author Report Posted February 7, 2020 Should have it next week. Decided to have it cut it a 20" x10" semicircle to fit on top of about half the main grate. Thought the extra support of the grate bars underneath would be helpful due to the weight . Will be about 25 pounds. 3
Basher Posted February 7, 2020 Report Posted February 7, 2020 How thick is it?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
coolpapabill Posted February 8, 2020 Author Report Posted February 8, 2020 It is a little over an inch thick
coolpapabill Posted February 14, 2020 Author Report Posted February 14, 2020 Picking up Soapstone today ( Valentine's Day present to myself , LOL ) Can't wait to use it this weekend . 2
MacKenzie Posted February 14, 2020 Report Posted February 14, 2020 4 hours ago, tony b said: We'll need pics! Exactly.
coolpapabill Posted February 14, 2020 Author Report Posted February 14, 2020 Picked them up this afternoon , yes them. They finished the other half and gave it to me at no additional charge . Cooking whole picanha tomorrow from Porter Road Meats. Doing a reverse sear . I'll be posting pics. 3
Tyrus Posted February 16, 2020 Report Posted February 16, 2020 Soapstone was used a lot in wood/coal heating stoves because long after the fire died the stone slowly gave back a long even warmth. Good luck in your endeavor, I'm sure it will work to your advantage.
coolpapabill Posted February 18, 2020 Author Report Posted February 18, 2020 Did not get a chance to use it this weekend , but will this coming. I'll be posting pics . Looking forward to using it.
Tyrus Posted February 18, 2020 Report Posted February 18, 2020 Did you color co:ordinate with the tiles?
tekobo Posted April 19, 2020 Report Posted April 19, 2020 On 2/18/2020 at 2:10 PM, coolpapabill said: Did not get a chance to use it this weekend , but will this coming. I'll be posting pics . Looking forward to using it. Hey there @coolpapabill. What happened with the soapstone? Did I miss the unveiling? I am very interested to hear how this worked out.
coolpapabill Posted April 22, 2020 Author Report Posted April 22, 2020 Used a few times now , picanha , tri-tip , and smash burgers. Has worked great. Unbelievable sear on everything. Cleans spotless with a wet towel . Will post pics on next cook . Forgot also through on some onions with the burgers cooked those up perfect. 3
tekobo Posted April 22, 2020 Report Posted April 22, 2020 6 hours ago, coolpapabill said: Unbelievable sear on everything. Cleans spotless with a wet towel That sounds really good. Keen to see pix when you get the chance. 1
tony b Posted April 22, 2020 Report Posted April 22, 2020 One of the Forum sayings is "No pictures, it didn't happen!" 1
