Newbie Section

Steve753 · March 2012

I've been wanting a BGE for a long time. In January, Barbecues Galore had a display model of last years XL with Nest for $999, and I bought it.
I've been using a Weber Kettle Grill for years, but I quickly found out that the BGE is completely different. It's taken me a number of experiments to get an idea on how to use it.
What would be really helpful is to have a newbie thread where experienced people gave tips on how to use it. I found the instructions and DVD kind of useless.
I will say that the BGE is a terrific outdoor cooking appliance.(I can't call it a grill, because it's much more than that).
I'm glad to be a BGE owner, and part of this group.

medic119 · March 2012

I am also new to the egg, but have found that you can ask any question on this forum and you will get 10 different answers, so I say ask away. Happy eggin'

Rebellab · March 2012

Don't be afraid of the search function. Many of the questions that you may have about cooking, setup, temps, are in the forum archives. If your specific question is not out there ask.

OLD NORTH STATE BBQ CO. · March 2012

I've been an egger for a year. There are some things I'm super confident in and others where I need help. With just a few exceptions, we're all like that in a way. Everybody here is absolutely happy to help.

Bakeman · March 2012

I will always be a newbie, I've had the egg for a year and just getting ready to do my first pizza.

Flamethrower · March 2012

Steve, Keep a log book on meats ,times and temps. You can refer back to it every once in awhile and fine tune your cooks. Play with your temps and start cookin like a mad man!!!!!!

Gato · March 2012

Alot of info here.

http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramic.htm

woody's wood pit · March 2012

you are gonna love your egg...welcome to the "cult"...

SandBilly · March 2012

I've only had my egg a few months. I've cooked probably 8 - 10 pizzas, multiple steaks, briskets, butts, chicken every way mentioned here and never have I used the same method. I haven't had a bad meal yet.

Learned a lot here.

Thanks

boatbum · March 2012

Thought I was progressing - but after looking at some of the cooks going on here ----- I am a newbie still. But learning fast - burning the charcoal.....

stike · March 2012

this whole PLACE is a newbie section.
:))

we're all learning

scooter759 · March 2012

I've been an egger for almost a year now. I've found it's like having a salt water reef aquarium....very addictive, you get totally sucked in by it, great forums to participate in, always learning something new to try, and always "something else you just gotta have"!

Enjoy!

scooter759 · March 2012

Okay, one difference, you don't eat the stuff from your salt water tank.

smokinsooner · March 2012

Flamethrower has good advice... write it down...especially the mix of rubs, temps and cook times. I;m sorry... but the search feature on this site is useless... google however will usually bring you to a pertinent thread on the forum for you questions. There's a ton of great eggheads here that have all of the answers... and if they don't they usually make one up, or discuss it into the ground!!

Curious to know what the first cook is going to be!

Sundown · March 2012

@stike

be nice over here not every one understands your scathing wit and humor! You don't want to scare them off.

Bacon, bacon, bacon.

NightwingXP · March 2012

you are gonna love your egg...welcome to the "cult"...

It's either a cult or a new religion!! My life had absolutely changed since I got my medium. I want to cook on it EVERYDAY!! Eggs are fantastic and don't be afraid to ask. This forum is extremely friendly and everyone is very helpful! Welcome to a new way of life!!

Steve753 · March 2012

I'm loving it so far. The more that I use the Egg, the more I learn .

paulheels · March 2012

this whole PLACE is a newbie section.
:))

we're all learning

Yep, don't be worried about asking questions. People here aren't childish like other boards. They don't tell you to "search, it's already been discussed ".

Paul

NecessaryIndulg · March 2012

this whole PLACE is a newbie section.
:))

we're all learning

So true!

Griffin · March 2012

I learn something new every day I come here. I still consider myself a newbie. Ask any questions you have and you'll get an answer.

smokesniffer · March 2012

I have found there are a lot of helpful folks here, with interesting ideas. Post away.

XLentEGG · March 2012

WELCOME!! SHOW US YOUR FOOD !! :D

xraypat23 · March 2012

Newbie here!!! Girlfriend got me a L BGE for my 30th, surprised the hell out of me. If that wasn't the sign to go buy something round and shiny....so I bought an adjustable rig customer combo!

I'm an avid member of the BBQ Brethren and compete under the team name Early Mornin' SMokin'

check out some of my pizza pics and pics of the adjustable rig in action

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=128061

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