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I don't think I could live without my Thermapen or a good remote thermometer. Or my adjustable rig or my Stoker wifi. Aluminum drip pans are less than a dollar at Walmart.
But then again, I don't have the mangrate so I will just have to keep making crappy steaks the old way that get devoured.
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To me the most important item (inside or outside cooking). The real Thermapen and not the BGE knockoff.
Your can get just the adj rig for $70 or so.. More if you get more items for it now or later.
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There are so many great Eggcessories out there it really depends on what you plan on doing most. Thermapen is a must have to serve perfectly cooked food. For my large I use a Swing Rack from Ceramic Grill Works to get the most room possible. You can use it with the platesetter to do indirect cooks. I also use it during pizza parties to start it out on the lower one and finish it higher in the dome to get the top perfect!Its also great for getting sear marks on steaks!If you plan on doing lots of low and slow cooks BBQ Guru makes it much easier I have a DigiQ DX2 but would get a Cyber Q to be able to monitor it inside. I use it for anything that will take over an hour. If your interested in cooking on a wok a spider from the Ceramic Grill Store is a cheap but very useful device a bunch of guys also put a cast iron grid right above the coals to sear steaks. Carbon Steel woks are also under $30 and are fun to do on the egg. One of the woos has this ring on it and allows you to cook raised direct (I have a woo for my small and have not cooked once without it)Paella Pans are cheap and a very fun cook to do on the egg.If you end up doing pizzas often a Super Peel makes doing multiple pizzas very easy. I highly recommend it. Ceramic Grill Works sells those as well.You can always end up getting a second egg like most of us end up doing too. Eggheads are always great at finding new ways to spend money..Good luck choosing your next toys!Large & Small BGE, CGW Two-Tier Swing Rack for BOTH EGGS, Spider for the Wok, eggCARTen & and Cedar Pergola my Eggs call home in Edmond, OK.
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thermapen
maverick
foodsaver
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I'm kind of in the same boat - returned some things I found in the garage and suddenly have cash that's begging to be spent. I have been thinking about the 2 tier swing rack since I already have a plate setter.
The adjustable rig from CGS does look nifty, especially the new rig extender and sliding grid that is available now. I will probably call Tom sometime and see waht the options and cost are and then pull the trigger on the AR or swing rack. Right now, I'm thinking that the swing rack may be better for me.
Oh and about thermometers - I don't get the hype about Thermapens. Unless you absolutely have to spend $90 or so on a therm, consider the Thermoworks RT600c. Same manufacturer, about $26 shipped from Amazon. Takes 3 secs longer than the Thermapen, but you can buy 3 of these for the cost of a Thermapen. I've had mine for a couple of years now and its a great instrument.
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Brownie said:thermapen maverick foodsaver those are my top three and should be around your budget.
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Brownie said:thermapen maverick foodsaver those are my top three and should be around your budget.
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The Thermapen is indispensable for me. I know it has saved more than it's worth of meat that would have otherwise turned out less than stellar with the cheap Taylor thermo I used. Just last night, I made ****-a-leekie soup on the stove but used skinless, boneless chicken breast instead of the more structured, fatty and tasty cousin, bone-in, skin-on. I boiled the chicken in stock during which I usually go by time. I pulled at 160 and the chicken was so much more moist and elevated the soup to a new level that could only be surpassed by Mangrates. Everything off the grill is always perfect. With my old thermo, I would loose a ton of heat out of the grill when checking a pork butt because I had the dome open for more than 1 minute to check 3 spots. I can now do that in 10-15 seconds.Otherwise, I would probably go with the CGS PSWoo since you have the platesetter. They also have the round drip pans. If you get the Cyberq or swing rack from CGW, you will blow your budget. I am not being critical of either, but I would look to maximize your available budget. You can almost get everything on your list minus the pit controller.As you stated. The most important item is the Mangrates. Remember the old adage: "You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig"? With Mangrates, it's: "If you put lipstick on a pig, Mangrates will give you every model from Victoria's Secret Swim Catalog."True Story.
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Wow, great responses. Thanks! I didn't expect the see "foodsaver" on the eggcessory recommendations lists. What's it's most essential use, marinating, freezing leftovers?At any rate, the good news is I already have a food saver! Sooooo, I guess that leaves room in the budget for mangrates.Flowery Branch, GA LBGE
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caliking said:
I'm kind of in the same boat - returned some things I found in the garage and suddenly have cash that's begging to be spent. I have been thinking about the 2 tier swing rack since I already have a plate setter.
The adjustable rig from CGS does look nifty, especially the new rig extender and sliding grid that is available now. I will probably call Tom sometime and see waht the options and cost are and then pull the trigger on the AR or swing rack. Right now, I'm thinking that the swing rack may be better for me.
Oh and about thermometers - I don't get the hype about Thermapens. Unless you absolutely have to spend $90 or so on a therm, consider the Thermoworks RT600c. Same manufacturer, about $26 shipped from Amazon. Takes 3 secs longer than the Thermapen, but you can buy 3 of these for the cost of a Thermapen. I've had mine for a couple of years now and its a great instrument.
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Reliable thermometers have become the most important tool that I use no matter what I am cooking. Therefore I would say thermapen and then a remote thermometer if you plan on doing a lot of low and slow cooks. If you do end up getting a Adjustable Rig, check you pizza stone dimensions to make sure it's compatible.
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Forget about the pig tail flipper thing. Worthless. Just get some good tongs.
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Im relatively new to egging myself. Based on the reviews here, I bought one of the Adjustable Rig combos from Tom at CGS. I went from egging once a week to 4-5 times per week. The AR gives you a ton of versatility and allows you to cook so many different things. I would say that it is a "must have" for sure. As a matter of fact, I just ordered some attachments to enhance my rig, like the rig extender and some sliding grates. Cant wait to try them out.
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Thermapen, some kind of stoker if you want to do overnights, a Maverick if you will be awake.Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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SeeingSpots said:Wow, great responses. Thanks! I didn't expect the see "foodsaver" on the eggcessory recommendations lists. What's it's most essential use, marinating, freezing leftovers?At any rate, the good news is I already have a food saver! Sooooo, I guess that leaves room in the budget for mangrates.
Plus you will need a sous vide....
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I do my beef corning with my foodsaver too.
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Get a thermapen...NOW. If you are one of the first 25 callers in the next 3 minutes Jason will throw in a second thermapen and a spatula. Order NOW.
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Brownie said:I do my beef corning with my foodsaver too.
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I didn't realize you could cook without a thermapen. You shouldn't be allowed to! It is a must. Even pros use them.--Dave from Leesburg, VA BGE XL, Viking 42", Firepit with $16 grill
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DaveM said:I didn't realize you could cook without a thermapen. You shouldn't be allowed to! It is a must. Even pros use them.
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Don't forget the mangrates!DaveM said:I didn't realize you could cook without a thermapen. You shouldn't be allowed to! It is a must. Even pros use them.
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Ok, so it's mangrates plus a cheap throw away meat thermometer. Got it! Thanks all.Flowery Branch, GA LBGE
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shucker said:Im relatively new to egging myself. Based on the reviews here, I bought one of the Adjustable Rig combos from Tom at CGS. I went from egging once a week to 4-5 times per week. The AR gives you a ton of versatility and allows you to cook so many different things. I would say that it is a "must have" for sure. As a matter of fact, I just ordered some attachments to enhance my rig, like the rig extender and some sliding grates. Cant wait to try them out.#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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caliking said:
I'm kind of in the same boat - returned some things I found in the garage and suddenly have cash that's begging to be spent. I have been thinking about the 2 tier swing rack since I already have a plate setter.
The adjustable rig from CGS does look nifty, especially the new rig extender and sliding grid that is available now. I will probably call Tom sometime and see waht the options and cost are and then pull the trigger on the AR or swing rack. Right now, I'm thinking that the swing rack may be better for me.
Oh and about thermometers - I don't get the hype about Thermapens. Unless you absolutely have to spend $90 or so on a therm, consider the Thermoworks RT600c. Same manufacturer, about $26 shipped from Amazon. Takes 3 secs longer than the Thermapen, but you can buy 3 of these for the cost of a Thermapen. I've had mine for a couple of years now and its a great instrument.
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Mangrates, man
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Well, just in case anyone cares. These are the items I have on order, coming in at a total of $50 over budget, of course. All of this should be arriving next week:1. Thermapen (Orange)2. Maverick3. AR Starter ComboThanks for all of the input on these toys...er...tools, I can't wait!Flowery Branch, GA LBGE
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After reading this thread I brought a Thermapen yesterday. Not cheap. $125 down under! Can't wait to get it.
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look at other threads. Thermapen is apparently running a sale for about $25 off.
Ernie McClain
Scottsbluff, Nebraska
(in the extreme western panhandle of NE)
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