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Started by rgramjet, March 07, 2010, 04:24:58 PM

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March 07, 2010, 04:24:58 PM Last Edit: March 09, 2010, 02:57:33 PM by rgramjet
Im picking one up tomorrow!  Any other "Eggheads" on this here site?  How you like it?
Quote from: ducpainter on May 20, 2010, 02:11:47 PM
You're obviously a crack smokin' redneck carpenter. :-*

in 1st and 2nd it was like this; ringy-ting-ting-ting slow boring ho-hum .......oh!........OMG! What the fu.........HOLY SHIT !!--ARGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
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Oldfisti

#1
March 07, 2010, 04:37:31 PM
Very curious to see how well that thing works.


Watcha puttin in it first?
Quote from: Sinister on November 06, 2008, 12:47:21 PM
It's like I keep saying:  Those who would sacrifice a free range session for a giant beer, deserve neither free range time nor a giant beer.
Quote from: KnightofNi on November 10, 2009, 04:45:16 AM
i have had guys reach back and grab my crotch in an attempt to get around me. i'll either blow in their ear or ask them politely to let go of my wang.

Kopfjäger

#2
March 07, 2010, 04:38:56 PM
Quote from: rgramjet on March 07, 2010, 04:24:58 PM
Im picking one up tomorrow!  Any other "Eggheads" on this here site?  How you like it?

I have used one for over 3 yrs. Best grill in the world. You will love it, once you get used to it.  [thumbsup]
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rgramjet

#3
March 07, 2010, 04:59:06 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on March 07, 2010, 04:38:56 PM
I have used one for over 3 yrs. Best grill in the world. You will love it, once you get used to it.  [thumbsup]

What is there to get used to?  I am used to a Weber for my charcoal exploits.  How is the BGE different besides astronomical searing temps?

I have a sleeve of chicken legs/thighs that I'm marinating right now.  Ironically enough, a sleeve of chicken legs/thighs are what killed the DCS grill that I'm trading for the BGE.  Thought it would be smart to catch all the grease in an aluminum foil tray......not so smart.
Quote from: ducpainter on May 20, 2010, 02:11:47 PM
You're obviously a crack smokin' redneck carpenter. :-*

in 1st and 2nd it was like this; ringy-ting-ting-ting slow boring ho-hum .......oh!........OMG! What the fu.........HOLY SHIT !!--ARGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
-Sofadriver

What has been smelled, cannot be unsmelled!

Kopfjäger

#4
March 07, 2010, 05:11:54 PM
Quote from: rgramjet on March 07, 2010, 04:59:06 PM
What is there to get used to?  I am used to a Weber for my charcoal exploits.  How is the BGE different besides astronomical searing temps?

I have a sleeve of chicken legs/thighs that I'm marinating right now.  Ironically enough, a sleeve of chicken legs/thighs are what killed the DCS grill that I'm trading for the BGE.  Thought it would be smart to catch all the grease in an aluminum foil tray......not so smart.

You will just need get used to the amount of heat it can produce. Realizing you need less charcoal (use theirs). It will take some time to learn to use it properly. You will love it.  [thumbsup]
Woohoohoohoo! Two personal records! For breath holding and number of sharks shot in the face.

Oldfisti

#5
March 07, 2010, 05:24:48 PM
Sweet!


I have a Char-Broil knock off of the Weber (don't ask) and the thing eats charcoal like a hungry hungry hippo.


It needs a giant pile of coals to sear a steak.
Quote from: Sinister on November 06, 2008, 12:47:21 PM
It's like I keep saying:  Those who would sacrifice a free range session for a giant beer, deserve neither free range time nor a giant beer.
Quote from: KnightofNi on November 10, 2009, 04:45:16 AM
i have had guys reach back and grab my crotch in an attempt to get around me. i'll either blow in their ear or ask them politely to let go of my wang.

Howie

#6
March 07, 2010, 06:08:48 PM
Love my big green egg ;D  You can smoke a whole brisket and not have to add charcoal plus it is real easy to regulate the temperature.  If you plan on running high temperature, and, yes, the Egg is capable of 650oF temperatures, get the Nomex gasket.  Also get the plate setter for indirect cooking.  Lots of good Big Green Egg videos at  http://www.fredsmusicandbbq.com

dropstharockalot

#7
March 08, 2010, 04:06:12 AM
Quote from: howie on March 07, 2010, 06:08:48 PM
 You can smoke a whole brisket and not have to add charcoal [/url]
This.

My friend Chris does a slow-cooked brisket in his that just falls apart.  The BGE is money well spent.
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angler

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March 08, 2010, 04:08:23 AM Last Edit: March 08, 2010, 04:49:17 AM by angler
Bookmark.  I love to grill and have always been curious about those big green eggs.....

<edit> I have a gas grill I use for most of my grilling - cheap Kenmore but it has a rotisserie and I rebuilt it this year with a new burner and cast iron grates - best investment ever.  I also have a cheapie Home Despot brinkman box smoker.  Love the design, but because it is made out of thin sheet metal it is almost impossible to keep the heat consistent. 
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vwboomer

#9
March 08, 2010, 04:40:08 AM
I have heard pretty much nothing but raves about the BGE. But I just can't stomach the price   :-\
I have a Weber kettle and a Weber Smokey Mountain that serves me pretty well.
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rgramjet

#10
March 08, 2010, 05:54:03 AM
Quote from: angler on March 08, 2010, 04:08:23 AM
Bookmark.  I love to grill and have always been curious about those big green eggs.....

<edit> I have a gas grill I use for most of my grilling - cheap Kenmore but it has a rotisserie and I rebuilt it this year with a new burner and cast iron grates - best investment ever.  I also have a cheapie Home Despot brinkman box smoker.  Love the design, but because it is made out of thin sheet metal it is almost impossible to keep the heat consistent. 

Wanna buy a Weber for Cheap?
Quote from: ducpainter on May 20, 2010, 02:11:47 PM
You're obviously a crack smokin' redneck carpenter. :-*

in 1st and 2nd it was like this; ringy-ting-ting-ting slow boring ho-hum .......oh!........OMG! What the fu.........HOLY SHIT !!--ARGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
-Sofadriver

What has been smelled, cannot be unsmelled!

angler

#11
March 08, 2010, 06:04:30 AM
Quote from: rgramjet on March 08, 2010, 05:54:03 AM
Wanna buy a Weber for Cheap?

No thanks!  I used to have a Weber bullet until it rusted into the ground last season. 
996 forks, BoomTubes, frame sliders, CRG bar-end mirrors, vizitech integrated tail light, rizoma front turn signals, rizoma grips, cycle cat multistrada clip ons, pantah belt covers - more to come

The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary. H. L. Mencken

dolci

#12
March 08, 2010, 10:32:06 AM
Heard nothing but good from some friends about BGE  (I keep thinking Baltimore Gas/Electric)
I've only got the MOAG (mother of all grills (named by someone other than myself)) which takes up most of my backyard patio space but is a gas grill...

So, when are we coming over... ;D
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Speedbag

#13
March 08, 2010, 12:58:09 PM
Quote from: vwboomer on March 08, 2010, 04:40:08 AM

I have a Weber kettle and a Weber Smokey Mountain that serves me pretty well.

I have a WSM also, and love it.  [thumbsup]

I wanted a big green egg, but I thought the price was a little exorbitant. Hell, even the WSM is high, but I got mine on eBay for $150.
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rgramjet

#14
March 09, 2010, 03:03:22 PM
Picked it up yesterday!

I cooked a mess of marinated, skinless, chicken drumsticks at 350 for 45 minutes.  Turned them once.  Came out great!  Nice browned exterior with brown, not black grill marks and the chicken was juicy and just right. 

The cool part is, the previous owner has cooked with the BGE charcoal that is currently in it about 5 times already.....same charoal.  I used the charcoal that came in the thing (hers) and it still has several more cookings left......awesome!

When you are done, close off the dampers and the fire dies.

Brisket or some pork product will be next.
Quote from: ducpainter on May 20, 2010, 02:11:47 PM
You're obviously a crack smokin' redneck carpenter. :-*

in 1st and 2nd it was like this; ringy-ting-ting-ting slow boring ho-hum .......oh!........OMG! What the fu.........HOLY SHIT !!--ARGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
-Sofadriver

What has been smelled, cannot be unsmelled!
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