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New Egg Head - Getting started info

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Boken Smoker
Boken Smoker Posts: 18
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
Hi Everyone,
I am on my way to becoming a new "Egghead" and purchased my first Large BGE last week and am having it installed and delivered this Saturday. I have been readin the forum, but I dont really see any "Geting started" or stickies section like many other forums have. I have been Googling and using the nakedwhiz.com site, but just seeing if anyone has some good starter tips and recommendations. I am a pretty experienced smoker and griller, but looking for some great BGE information. Really looking forward to sharing my successes with my BGE! Thanks and happy holidays!

Boken Smoker
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  • Spring Chicken
    Spring Chicken Posts: 10,255
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    Welcome to the Kingdom of Eggheads and the Egghead Forum. We're here to help you enjoy the process of becoming an Egghead. Just ask.... Then later, share.

    You will get advice on what to cook at first while getting your Egg used to heat and getting you used to controlling temperature and other little basic issues.

    Watch the video, then watch it again. It has some valuable and extremely helpful information to get you started.

    I suggest cooking Spatchcocked Chicken first. The recipe is on the Naked Whiz's site. Then keep your cooks under 400° for the first five or six times to let the gasket adhere properly. After that you can try that steak you are drooling for.

    When you get a chance, attend a few local Eggfests. You will meet your fellow Eggheads and learn more in two hours than you could in a month on your own.

    Becoming an Egghead is probably one of the best decisions you will have ever made.

    Spring "Eleven Year Egghead" Chicken
    Spring Texas USA
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  • TheDirtyBurger
    TheDirtyBurger Posts: 846
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    These should help. Welcome to the cult! Please feel free to PM/email me if you need any help.


    http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=999790&catid=1#

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  • Boken Smoker
    Boken Smoker Posts: 18
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    Wow! Great links. One thing I should be more specific about. Is there a list of must have accessories, good to have, etc...

    I bought my egg with a nest and plate setter. Some things I am looking at:

    Cast Iron grill
    Stainless Grill
    Woo3 Extender (actually ordered this as usually like to cook ribs and brisket together)

    Items that I have already:
    Good gloves
    Maverick Themoter

    Thing I may need:

    Ash tool
    Grate lifter

    Should i get a chimney or a just get the torch? Anything else?
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  • THA
    THA Posts: 198
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    GET A THERMAPEN

    For sure!!!!!!
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  • THA
    THA Posts: 198
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    And remember that you cook by temperature, not time for best results.
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  • Boken Smoker
    Boken Smoker Posts: 18
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    Yeah, I have plenty of thermometers - I have a maverick 2 way (Grill and Meat), a thermapen, and some old school grill ones just to keep inside for extra measure!
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  • Capt Frank
    Capt Frank Posts: 2,578
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    Thermapen, definetly. Heavy [welding] gloves. Pizza stone. I use a MAPP torch for lighting, there are several other options. :)
    Wecome aboard, your life is about to change! :laugh: :P :cheer:
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
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    Since Christmas is here a Digi Q is always nice to have. Also the spider from the ceramic grill store and if you get that then you'll want the small cast iron grate. Pizza stone. I use my raised grates alot.
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  • ResQue
    ResQue Posts: 1,045
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    The list of links that Dirty gave you are real good. Make sure you click on Grandpa Grub's link for FAQ's. Very helpful. Good luck and welcome.
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  • Bulldog Mom
    Bulldog Mom Posts: 242
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    Welcome to the forum and your new way of life in cooking! You may want to invest in a looftl lighter to start your start your lump.
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  • Banker John
    Banker John Posts: 583
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    from my years of eggsperience, here is my list of "gotta have accessories"

    Ash tool
    Plate setter
    pizza stone
    extra grid with extender
    MAPP Gas torch (for lighting lump)
    Thermapen instant read
    Polder thermometer (wrap the cord in foil)
    supply of wood chunks (hickory, mesquite and cherry)
    Supply of heavy duty aluminum foil
    supply of aluminum pie tins (for drip pans)

    With the above items, you will be able to cook most anything to absolute perfection (with a little practice).

    In the beginning for me, the hardest thing was to learn to control te temperature. This is done with the bottom vent (air intake) and the cap on top (exhaust). With a little practice and asking of others here, we will be able to help with an approximation of vent opening/settings to get to the desired temperature.

    Have fun and enjoy...
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  • Grandpas Grub
    Grandpas Grub Posts: 14,226
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    There are all kinds of 'goodies' you can get and all of them are fun.

    Start simple with a few needed items. It won't take long for you to realize what you really need to get. Over time I have spent a lot on stuff I don't really use that often.

    My favorite items which are used on the majority of my cooks is.

    The Adjustable Rig & Spider & a some extra grates for different multiple level cooking - from Ceramics Grill Store. I have only used the Plate Setter two times since. Tom also has some drip pans and I would pick up one of those also.

    Thermapen by Thermoworks, I wouldn't scrimp on this item it is used all the time on the egg and off the egg.

    Some basics, ash tool (you could make one), Grid Lift I really recommend getting the ThirdHand made by member Thirdeye. That is one of the handiest darn things I have.

    I would pick up a Maverick ET-732, which is a new model, I have the ET-73 and will get the 732 when the demand has died down.

    You probably have a lot of the other basic stuff you need like aluminum foil, gloves etc.

    Do some cooking and ask questions it won't take long before you know what accessories you want/need.

    More expensive items that I like is the DigiQ and (or) the Stoker. I prefer the Stoker as it has more flexibility in what it can do but they both are great units. I have and use both.

    I love the Dutch Oven with the egg.

    Here is a link for some additional helpful information. FAQ - Tips and Useful Information

    Welcome to the forum and I am looking forward to seeing and reading about some of your cooks.

    GG
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