"Big Green Egg" BBQ Grill

[Gaspasser]

Love mine as well. I've had the temp up to over 800 degrees and had no issues with my gaskets (Although my father's gasket melted the first time he cooked with his Egg)

[texex91]

Just cooked skin on chicken breasts tonight--all I can say is holy &*it. That is absolutely amazing.

Once you figure out how to control the temp, the rest comes into place.

Why didn't I get one of these 5 years ago!

[DS/B MINI S]

Originally Posted by DS/B MINI S

Congrats, we love ours.
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For some reason my pic did not post last night. Anyway, we have both a medium and large. We bought the large from our local AD, but picked up the medium on craigslist.

I cook on them 3-5 times per week, so it was more than worth the investment. We tried to buy another large off craigslist last week, but it was gone within 15 minutes of posting. We have 3 or 4 friends buy a BGE after eating stuff off ours.
You wont need a gas grill unless you are cooking for a big group. I can have either of my eggs up to 300 degrees just as fast as my weber.

[77T]

Originally Posted by texex91

LV and and the NEW Green Egg Large--first fire tonight.

Love this thing.

I smell a "is it safe to..." thread in your future!

[tattooedfagin]

nice looking bit of kit, makes my Cobb BBQ look like a toy

[z32turbo]

Congrats!!! I've only heard good things about the "Big Green Egg". May have to check these out myself. Great pics!!!!!!!1

[wantonebad]

Here in the Northeast you can usually pick one up used in September for cheap money, I've always been leery because I don't know enough about them to to be able to tell if they are in good shape or not. If any of you owners have advice on what to look for in a used model I'd appreciate it!! Love to get one but I can't justify a brand new one, I just wouldn't use it enough to warrant that kind of expense. The wife would skewer me for sure!!

[ippon20]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

Here in the Northeast you can usually pick one up used in September for cheap money, I've always been leery because I don't know enough about them to to be able to tell if they are in good shape or not. If any of you owners have advice on what to look for in a used model I'd appreciate it!! Love to get one but I can't justify a brand new one, I just wouldn't use it enough to warrant that kind of expense. The wife would skewer me for sure!!

Check the gaskets, it's common for BGE's to have gasket issues. It's easy to replace if there are problems. Most importantly check the inside and outside for cracks. Don't confuse cracks with crazing which is just the glaze finish becoming hot and cold. Check the fire ring, charcoal box, and any other misc. ceramic parts for cracks or breaks. Also check for rust on the hardware. That should just about take care of it.

[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by ippon20

Check the gaskets, it's common for BGE's to have gasket issues. It's easy to replace if there are problems. Most importantly check the inside and outside for cracks. Don't confuse cracks with crazing which is just the glaze finish becoming hot and cold. Check the fire ring, charcoal box, and any other misc. ceramic parts for cracks or breaks. Also check for rust on the hardware. That should just about take care of it.

Very kind of you to share that info!

thanks very much!

[AstroBoy]

My co-worker's parents has one and we did a "beer-can-chicken" on it and came out awesome!

[z32turbo]

Originally Posted by ippon20

Check the gaskets, it's common for BGE's to have gasket issues. It's easy to replace if there are problems. Most importantly check the inside and outside for cracks. Don't confuse cracks with crazing which is just the glaze finish becoming hot and cold. Check the fire ring, charcoal box, and any other misc. ceramic parts for cracks or breaks. Also check for rust on the hardware. That should just about take care of it.

Thanks for the tips!!!

[texex91]

I cooked 3 HUGE bone on chicken breasts last night (about 3" at thickest part).

Normally that would not turn out great for me on my old grill...these things where the best chicken I have ever eaten. Juices just pouring out of them when I cut into them after taking them off. Crispy skin...yummy!

Takes about 1 to 2 cookouts to figure out temp regulation, but just WOW.

[Lmbeauleap]

Originally Posted by texex91

I cooked 3 HUGE bone on chicken breasts last night (about 3" at thickest part).

Normally that would not turn out great for me on my old grill...these things where the best chicken I have ever eaten. Juices just pouring out of them when I cut into them after taking them off. Crispy skin...yummy!

Takes about 1 to 2 cookouts to figure out temp regulation, but just WOW.

Still liking your BGE? I've been kicking around getting one and wondering if you still think it was worth it. Also, I can't find one around here for under $1,300 with the standard accessories. Anybody have any sources for buying online and shipping? Scoured Craigslist but couldn't find anything.

[JasoninDenver]

Look at the Big Green Egg forum and find out which dealer in your area is sponsoring the next regional cook-off. You can usually buy a demo unit after these events for 20-30% off.

[George Burdell]

Fantastic grill. The only device I've come across where I can precisely control the temperature anywhere between 150 and 800 degrees. Tuna at 700, burgers and steaks about 500, chicken at 350, pork shoulder at 225.

If you get one, make sure to try Kevin Rathbun's burger and jalapeno popper recipes.

They're pricey, but well worth it.