Steaks on my modified flame zone

[muebe]

I bought a flame zone insert for the Memphis Elite a while back. And I finally got a new flavorizer tray(drip pan) so it was time to modify the old drip pan.

So the first thing I did was straighten the pan since it was warped a bit. Then I cut the notches out where the flame zone insert can attach to the drip pan and be removable for cleaning. Then I drilled holes into the drip pan that are the same size as the dimpled ones on the flame zone. They were drilled offset of the holes in the flame zone insert. In other words the holes in the drip pan are not directly below the holes in the flame zone...

Flame zone insert installed...

View from bottom of drip pan. The metal defector is there to prevent flames from entering the pellet chute...

In place and ready to go...

Continued...

 

[muebe]

Now for the test. Some Tatonka Dust seasoned Rib-Eyes...

Memphis pre-heated and steaks dropped on...

After 6 minutes time to flip...

Another 6 minutes flip again and done according to my super fast Thermapen

A view of the steak interior...

My dog loved it to!

That Tatonka Dust is outstanding on steak. The flame zone design worked perfectly for me. I did not cover the thermocouple with foil and set the thermostat to 500F and grilled just like with the regular drip pan. I did get more of a seared outside and char using the flame zone just like cooking over an open flame grill. This was the best steak I have made in a while

 

[RickB]

Great looking ribeyes and the dog is too funny! Nice cook my friend.

 

[sparky]

great steaks. poor dog. let him have the steak. how long will he sit there w/ that steak on his nose. i'd only last a few seconds. the steak look real good.

 

[Chili Head]

Nice looking steak buddy!
Your dog is cute!

 

[muebe]

great steaks. poor dog. let him have the steak. how long will he sit there w/ that steak on his nose. i'd only last a few seconds. the steak look real good.

Sparky he only sat there with that steak on his muzzle for the picture. When I snap my finger he throws it in the air and catches it in his mouth. He got plenty of steak for that trick

 

[TentHunter]

Looks like that mod worked out fine, Muebe!

Hey, for steak that good looking, I'll let you put a piece of it on my nose too!