Big Green Egg

[Missouri BBQ Guy]

I've been a member about a yer but really haven't done any posting. I've had a BGE about 12 months now and would say I'm still learning but deg-finetly figuring it out. Any opinions on the BGE?

[Missouri BBQ Guy]

Obviously typing isn't a strength. Meant I'm still definitely learning not whatever deg-finetly

[Mosca]

It’s okay I guess. I mean, it’s big, it’s green, it’s shaped like an egg. What’s not to like?

[HouseHomey]

Huntington Beach welcomes you and your BGE. I don’t have a dog in that race but many here do!

[Spinaker]

I love both of mine! The are great! I use it all the time, all year round.

Have you checked out the Kamado Sub Forum? There are tons of great posts and how too's.

[Steve B]

Welcome aboard from New York.
The BGE is an awesome cooker.
I’ve had mine for a little over a year now and it’s becoming my go to cooker.
If you have any questions. Please ask. This community is more than willing to help you with whatever you’re not sure of.

[mountainsmoker]

Welcome from the mountains of NC. Keep diary of all your cooks. Weather, cooking fuel/amount, meat weight, etc. changes in weather, changes you make during your cook, amount of fuel you add and when, etc, etc. There are ones available for sale that are good on Amazon if you can't make your own make it as detailed as possible.

Get a good two probe remote thermometer. I have a Maverick ET-732 or you can get a newer Smoke. Both have been given Platinum medals by the good folks here.

[Mosca]

I’ve had mine for about 8 years now. I bought a whole lot of accessories for it, but I only use the platesetter (now called the conveggtor) and something called a WOO ring, which elevates the grate to the opening and also holds the platesetter. Of all the other stuff, I sometimes use the Grill Grates.

Kamados (of which the BGE is one brand) are best known to be good at everything, but not the best at any one thing... or you could say they are the best at versatility.

Although I don’t take advantage of most of the versatility, lots of people do. They are known to be excellent pizza ovens, for example.

Don’t let anyone tell you you can’t two-zone cook on a BGE. You can. The zones are upper and lower rather than side by side.

About 3 years ago I added a Weber Kettle. As much as i love the BGE, the Weber is better for grilling; it starts easier, gets to temp fast, and has a larger surface area. I got the Performer, with the table and the gas start. Worth every extra dollar over the base kettle. And the extra cooking space is appreciated when cooking more than one item, like ribs in the BGE and chicken or burgers or dogs in the Weber.

[Mosca]

You assume way too much. It’s JJGeorge. 8 bolts, some porcelain pavers.

[painter]

Now you've done it Mosca. JJ George makes a table for my Primo...

[TripleB]

Story of my life. Still like the stand.

[Mosca]

Oh, and by posting you just blew your chance at winning the Giveaway.

[HawkerXP]

LoL!

[surfdog]

Doh! LOL

[LA Pork Butt]

I am going on ten years with my BGE after 25 years with a crockery Kamado.​​​​​​.

[Oakgrovebacon]

Welcome to the pit from Southern Illinois!

[RonB]

Welcome to The Pit.

[HawkerXP]

Welcome to the Pit!

[Keiferr]

Welcome from southeast Michigan! I've had my large BGE for about 5 years and love it.

[Sweaty Paul]

Welcome to the Pit from Hays, Kansas!