How to store the EGG in winter ??

John

Just a quick question - most post that I see are from the warmer but great USA - living in Ottawa Canada where it gets to minus 40 in the winter - can I store the EGG outside in a shed or garage ?? How good is it during the winter ???[p]Thanks eh !![p]John

tach18k

John ,the egg knows no seasons, only night and day.

Unknown

John ,
They will go through hurricannes, and snow. Just keep on Egging!!!!!!!!!
Gary

John

tach18k,
Thanks ..no worries about cracking ???
What do people perfer to use wood or coal for cooking ? What get the best results and falvore[p]Thanks tach18k

John

360 guy,[p]Thanks ..[p]John

stormyddog

London Ontario here John, no problem with the egg I use it all year round, might want to get a Guru though, it's a pain to run out in the middle of the night in the cold to check on temps. Only use charcoal, and not any that has the lighter fluid already with it. Check out the Naked Wiz's site it is all explained there.
Also you can order you dizzy pig rubs from a place in Bramford and they will ship it to you. check out their site and use the canada link it will have the number
Good Luck
Stormyddog

John

stormyddog,[p]Thanks Bud !!! I have worked in Texas for the last 5 years and I do miss good BBQ - What type of Charcoal do you suggest ?? Have you tried types of wood they use in the southern USA - Last question - I remember from the old days when it took my Dad it seems hours to get the coals ready for cooking - with the proper type of coal ..how long will it take to have it ready to cook ?? OK I lied 2nd question - can I store the EGG outside in Jan/Feb using the cover ??[p]Thanks Bud[p]John

MasterMason

John,[p]Only use lump charcoal.... you find out what is availible to you, and you'll pretty much have to use the best one.[p]Nakid wiz has a site dedicated to judging lump. someone will provide the url I am sure.[p]I can get to #350 in about 10 mins or less And 700 in about 20 minutes. My old gasser took 10 mins to get to 350 so I don't think your losing any time.[p]I have seen pics of them burried in the snow, so I am thinking you don't have a problem with the weather.

Chuck

<p />John ,[p]The picture says it all.

thirdeye

Chuck,[p]Very nice picture, it looks like a christmas card.[p]Happy Trails
~thirdeye~[p]

John

thirdeye,
Chuck,[p]Thats what I needed ..thanks Chuck [p]Do you get a commission on my first purchase ????[p]
All the best ..John from Ottawa ...[p]p.s. where was that picture taken ??

StumpBaby

John ,[p]I wouldn't worry bout leavin it out in the elements. I'm in New Hampshire and it gets awful cold at times. I've always left my eggs outside with no covers or nuttin and use them year round. As for your question about what people use wood or charcoal, here's the deal. Use only lump charcoal, not briquetes, for heat. For wood/smoke flavor folks add wood chunks or chips to the fire after it's established and before you put the food on. Chips burn up fast so most folks use chunks for low and slow smokin so the smoke lasts longer. You'll get some smoke flavor out of just the lump but not that much. It depends on what you are cooking, for some things the lump charcoal is enough, for other things you'll want to add smoke chunks for more smoke flavor.[p]StumpBaby

stormyddog

I just use the big green egg lump, it is pretty limited with what I can get around here. No problem with the storage, I kept mine in the garage this year, a bit easier to use but really no problems with having it out in the snow. Temps will very but get a good base going I usually let mine go for 10 to 15 minutes before I start with trying to control the temps

stike

John ,
you can't really cook with wood, at least not without a lot of smoke, aggravation, and tending fire. no need.[p]lump burns hotter than wood anyway. and is far more controllable.[p]absolutely no concerns about outside air temp. the egg is unaffected.

Chuck

thirdeye,[p]Thanks!! I might just use it next year.[p]Chuck

Chuck

<p />John,[p]I only wish I got a commission on all the eggs just my friends and family have bought. I'd have an XL by now.[p]The picture is in southern New Jersey. Not quite as cold as Ottawa but we do have winter.[p]Good luck with your BGE, you'll love it.[p]Chuck

RRP

StumpBaby,
Hmmmmm...your posts after midnight tells me your brain must have re-booted and all that short-circuiting goes on during the other 23 hours! That post was clear and therefore darn near scary! I thought maybe aliens had invaded your head, when the re-boot theory came to mind...PS Mini says Hi, Paully.

GrillMeister

<p />John ,[p]Store it? Ahhh, just use it year round. Even ice fishing on Lake of the Woods! (grin)

jake42

<p />John ,
You don't.

John

Chuck,
Thanks for the great pic Chuck - But why 2 Eggs??? Should I get an regular or extra large Egg ?? Family of 4 - maybe some guest here and there ??[p]John