The Char-Griller® AKORN® Jr. Smokin' Stone (Deflector de Calor) represents the essential engineering core required to unlock the full thermodynamic potential of your portable kamado system. Crafted specifically to fit the distinct perimeter of the AKORN® Jr. chassis, this high-density stone serves as an structural barrier between your live charcoal fire and the cooking grid. By intercepting direct radiant heat and violent open flames, it shifts your grilling physics from direct grilling to pure thermal convection and conduction, effectively turning your charcoal unit into a professional wood-fired oven.
Constructed from premium-grade cordierite ceramic material, this durable deflector plate is built to handle the intense thermal shock of extreme live-fire cooking environments. It possesses an outstanding thermal tolerance engineered to comfortably withstand constant operational temperatures exceeding $425^\circ\text{C}$ ($800^\circ\text{F}$) without cracking or structurally degrading. The unique perimeter-diverting design forces heat and aromatic wood smoke out toward the edges of the cookbox, ensuring an incredibly uniform internal climate where air circulates flawlessly around your food for a consistent, edge-to-edge finish.
This specialized stone radically upgrades your outdoor culinary lifestyle by introducing precise, foolproof heat management to the art of charcoal smoking. Whether you are executing a tender, multi-hour slow-cooked brisket, roasting delicate seasonal vegetables, or baking authentic stone-fired pizzas with a perfectly crisp base, it keeps delicate proteins moist by eliminating hot spots and sudden flare-ups. Featuring a simple, high-clearance drop-in design, the deflector sets up instantly with zero tools required. Once completely cooled, its smooth ceramic composition allows for easy ash brushing, keeping your post-bbq maintenance beautifully fast and effortless.
