onlyfire Half-Moon Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Charcoal Basket for 22"/26" Kettles — Hand-Welded, High-Capacity Two-Zone Heat

The onlyfire Half Moon Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Charcoal Basket is a hand-welded, high-capacity charcoal tray that creates a reliable two-zone heat source in 22" and 26" kettle grills for long, efficient cooks.

Upgrade your kettle grill with a purpose-built charcoal basket that turns a single grate into a flexible smoker and searer. Crafted from premium stainless steel and hand-welded for longevity, this half-moon basket nests against the grill wall to form a concentrated hot zone and an adjacent cool zone. Its elevated design improves airflow and ash management, letting coals burn hotter and longer while cutting down on mid-cook maintenance.

How does the half-moon shape improve grilling and smoking?

Positioning the basket along the side of the kettle concentrates fuel and heat into a compact area, leaving the opposite side cooler for indirect cooking. This arrangement mimics the layout of professional offset smokers, making it easier to sear steaks and then move food to a milder zone for slow cooking without changing vents or fuel placement.

• Creates a dedicated hot zone for searing and a cool zone for roasting.
• Supports multi-stage cooks like sear-then-smoke on one grate.
• Reduces flare-ups by keeping coals contained and airflow controlled.

What capacity and burn time can I expect for big gatherings?

At 20.2" x 8.5", the basket occupies roughly two-fifths of a 22" Weber kettle and holds a generous volume of lump charcoal or briquettes. That capacity lets you fuel extended smoking sessions or sustain high heat for searing large amounts of food without frequent refills—ideal for weekend barbecues or feeding a crowd.

• Holds enough fuel to serve 10–12 people depending on cook style.
• Provides 10+ hours of burn time for low-and-slow cooks with proper venting.
• Makes multi-hour smoking possible without constant charcoal top-ups.

Is the construction durable enough for frequent high-heat use?

This basket is built from stainless steel and features hand-welded seams for reinforced strength compared with stamped or spot-welded alternatives. The heavy-duty fabrication resists warping and deformation under repeated thermal cycling, so it keeps its shape through many seasons of heavy use.

• Premium stainless steel resists corrosion and high temperatures.
• Hand-welded joints improve structural integrity under stress.
• Raised bottom prevents direct ash contact and reduces hot spots.

Will it fit my grill and how easy is cleanup?

The half-moon design is sized for Weber 22" and 26" Original Kettle Grills and similar round kettles; measure your grill diameter to confirm compatibility. Cleanup is straightforward—lift the basket out to dump ashes and retain coals for later use, while the elevated platform helps ash fall away from the coals during the cook.

• Compatible with many 22" and 26" kettle-style grills; not for 18" Jumbo Joe or Kettleman.
• Quick ash removal by lifting the basket—no scooping from the kettle bottom.
• Elevated design improves airflow and keeps ash separated from burning coals.

Who is this for: Pitmasters and casual grillers who want more control from their kettle grill—this basket suits anyone who hosts multi-hour smokes, sears larger cuts, or prefers to set-and-forget long cooks without repeated charcoal additions. It’s also a practical upgrade for cooks who value durable, hand-built gear that stands up to heavy use and high heat.