they are awesome, very pricey but if you can afford it, go for it!! I still have a weber but ive been wanting a egg for years, a buddy of mine has one and its so easy to keep a steady temp for hours, easy to sear steaks cause it gets sooooo hot. :2thumbsup::cheers2:
You sir are incorrect. The best invention of all mankind was the button fly jeans. You try to sneak up on a sheep, only to have it run away when it hears you pull your zipper down. The button fly jeans allow you to sneak up, get it out, and get you some. They don't, know what hit them until it is to late.
My dad has one and absolutely loves it. He also has one of the first grills, cast iron, manufactured by the same company. He purchased it before I was a twinkle, which was about 40 years ago. That same grill is still kicking at the old man's house and is still in the original condition. So, if that is any indication as to the quality.......
Over all he has been very impressed with the capabilities and fit/finish of his. He has even started to do a little smoking with it.
Keith, good friend of mine has one and absolutely loves his, said it's the best thing since the invention of the zipper Only reason I don't have one is the price thing. I did pick up a 60 gal air compressor tank, a small old trailer (both free) to convert to a smoker when time allows though. Now looking for steel to fab a fire box.
If you actually want to use it you have to put another 250 bills minimum into it for a temp control unit. Not to mention all the little accessories you need that don't come with it. Save your money and get a Weber Smokey Mountain if you want a decent charcoal smoker. Personally I use a Traeger pellet grill to smoke and grill, nothing to fuss with. Set the temp desired and go off and do your thing.
I've had my Large BGE for about 4-5 years now. I haven't used a gasser since. It is almost impossible to overcook on these things. The meat retains moisture like you wouldn't believe. They are extremely versitile as well. Quick sears, low and slow overnighters, desert, you name it and the Egg can make it. We've noticed that we eat out way less because I can grill food much better than the resturant so that has helped justify the cost in the long run.
3 words that Eggers quickly learn: Atomic Buffalo Turds.
The Big Green Egg is incredible! I'm heading to an Egg cook off contest tomorrow. Also the Denver Eggfest is next month. I'm not an Egghead yet...but I will be soon. So far I've got about $700 saved up to buy a large egg.
If you want some good info on egging, check out the Egg Head Forum. eggheadforum.com
local pool place or nice grill place. I called 5 or 7 stores they were all with in 50 bucks.
all in, egg / nest / plate setter ect was a bit over 1k.
if you want an egg, not a knock off that comes with all that stuff:
large egg = ~600
skip the nest and build a table
skip the plate setter and get a spider (Google it)
I've learned a lot seance i got mine, it's grate, but so are the knock offs
BGE Is one of those places where you have to purchase from a certified dealer. Look for your local "patio/outdoor" store and see if they carry it. I have seen prices fluctuate that much around here as well. All depends on the dealer and accesories I suppose.
You sir are incorrect. The best invention of all mankind was the button fly jeans. You try to sneak up on a sheep, only to have it run away when it hears you pull your zipper down. The button fly jeans allow you to sneak up, get it out, and get you some. They don't, know what hit them until it is to late.
Yep they are awesome ... didn't start out with plans for all these sizes ... we've gotten a little carried away! :laugh: Bought 3 of them at "Eggfests" at a discount over 3 different years. They are so versatile; we bake, grill, or smoke almost all our meals on them year round. The mini was purchased just because it was so darn cute and it turns out that is the one we use the most!
Trying to figure out if we want to keep all of them and then we'll build a table(s) and get rid of the nests.
When you build a table do yourself a favor and get a real durable top.. my wood one is DESTROYED. I plan on getting some scrap counter grade quartz or granite for a top for my next table.
Did some mussels with Apple wood and a touch of mesquite last night, so good and so so so easy. Open bag, dump onto grate (I use two grates across each other to prevent lemming mussels). Move around, wait until they appear rather done, remove, eat.
I'm looking at purchasing a BGE - probably the Large and I had a question...
With the internet fans the way they are... it's been really, REALLY, hard to find a bad review of the Big Green Egg. I'd like to know some reasons that I might NOT want to buy one.
What are the drawbacks of the Big Green Egg? Another I was looking at is a Traeger, and I currently run Propane on a $200 Walmart special.
Can't think of any except maybe if you've only got a couple of burgers or hot dogs, it takes a little longer to be ready than just flipping a switch on the propane. But even those hot dogs are going to taste 100% better on the Egg.
And SideShowBob is correct ... you do become a bbq snob. :highfive:
BGE sucks. There is a reason we dont sell them at our store. You cannot beat a Traeger or Holland Grill. Its personal preference though. Woodpellet or Propane. Both grills are guarenteed not to flare up and produce great tasted. Sorry but I hate charcoal. It stinks and burns your eyes and makes ur food taste wierd. Can you bake a pie with a BGE and have it taste great NOPE!!!!. We have been selling Holland and Traegers for 8-10 years. I dont like a big flame or cloud of smoke in my face when I open the lid of a grill.
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