The PRO-Zone Cooking System Base Rack
Best modular upgrade for kamado and kettle grill enthusiasts.
Elevate your grilling experience with the PRO-Zone Cooking System Base Rack from Aura Outdoor Products. This essential stainless steel component transforms your kamado or kettle grill into a versatile cooking station. It replaces your standard grate, providing a foundation to build customized cooking zones and expand your grilling surface significantly. Achieve up to 660 square inches of cooking space, perfect for simultaneous direct and indirect cooking, grilling, baking, smoking, or steaming multiple dishes at once. Start creating your ultimate multi-zone cooking setup today.
$20.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
26
/ 1102
#26 in Outdoor Grill Racks & Toppers
Price vs Category Average
-83%
Below average
Material
Stainless Steel
/ Stainless Steel
Who it's for
- Grill masters seeking a modular, multi-functional cooking setup
- Outdoor cooks prioritizing long-term durability and heat resistance
- Pitmasters focused on consistent airflow and efficient fuel usage
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for an affordable grilling solution
- Owners of existing third-party or generic grilling accessories
- Cooks who prefer low-maintenance, easy-to-clean grilling equipment
Performance breakdown
Surface Expansion
Massive 660 square inches provides ample room for complex, multi-dish meals.
Versatility
Seamlessly transitions between direct searing and indirect smoking setups.
Build Durability
Stainless steel construction ensures long-term resilience against high-heat grilling environments.
System Compatibility
Broad design fits most large kamado and kettle-style charcoal grills.
Maintenance Ease
Manual cleaning is required as the rack is not dishwasher safe.
Modular Customization
Highly adaptable foundation for building bespoke multi-zone cooking configurations.
Key Specs
Material
Stainless Steel
Compatibility
Fits most large kamados, kettle grills, or smokers
Included Components
Base Rack
Primary Uses
Cooking, grilling, baking, saute, smoking, steaming
Construction
Stainless steel
Fit Description
Fits most large kamados and kettle grills or smokers
Brand Collection
PRO-Zone Cooking System
Rack Type
Roasting Rack
Features
- Expands grilling surface significantly
- Enables simultaneous direct and indirect cooking
- Supports multi-zone cooking configurations
- Modular design for customization
- Works with various cooking accessories
- Replaces standard cooking grate
- Achieve up to 660 sq. in. of space
What customers say
The Aura PRO-Zone Cooking System Base Rack is highly regarded as the essential, high-quality foundation for the modular cooking ecosystem. Customers consistently praise its robust construction, noting the heavy gauge stainless steel ensures exceptional longevity and heat resistance for outdoor grilling. Reviewers see this base rack as a necessary, professional grade upgrade that significantly enhances setup versatility and stability. The core positive feedback centers on its perfect fit and secure hold on various PRO-Zone inserts, guaranteeing a reliable cooking surface across all configurations. Users trust this foundational component will withstand years of intense use, justifying the investment through its superior durability and transformative modular capability.
Know before you buy
The rack is designed to fit most large kamado-style grills, kettle grills, and smokers. We recommend measuring your grill's internal diameter to ensure it accommodates the rack's footprint before purchasing.
Yes, the PRO-Zone Base Rack is designed to replace your standard cooking grate entirely. It serves as the foundation for the modular system, allowing you to build up your cooking surface with additional accessories.
By providing a stable, elevated foundation, the rack allows you to arrange various cooking surfaces or heat deflectors at different heights and positions. This setup lets you manage direct heat for searing and indirect heat for roasting or smoking simultaneously.
No, this rack is not dishwasher safe. To maintain the integrity of the stainless steel, we recommend hand-washing with a grill-safe brush or mild detergent.
Absolutely. Because the system is modular and supports various configurations, it is well-suited for smoking, baking, steaming, and traditional grilling methods.
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