It is, as you can see, a basket made from stainless steel. There's a handle on each side, and the entire thing is slatted. Instead of placing your charcoal directly in your kamado, you instead insert the Kick Ash Basket first. Once your cook session is over, give your charcoal some time to cool down completely.
Are charcoal baskets worth it?
Charcoal baskets look pretty simple—they're really just a metal box—but they're essential for good grilling. The basket holds coals in the center of the grill, which allows you to more easily control temperature and airflow, resulting in smokier, juicier meat.
How do you use Kick Ash baskets on the Big Green Egg?