Before the Egg?

SmoothSmoke · July 2012

What grills/smokers did you own prior to acquiring your egg? Do you still have them?

AleBrewer · July 2012

I had a cheapo gasser back in '96-98. When that went out, I bought a New Braunfels charcoal/wood offset smoker, and also used it as a grill. Gave that away a few years ago.

Had a vertical LP smoker, left it at the dump for someone to grab not too long ago.

Have a Weber Kettle, and I still use it.

Have a Kenmore gasser that my wife uses often.

Have a UDS drum smoker that I made a few years ago....don't use it often.

Also have two electric smokers, a Big Chief, and a Lil Chief that some one gave to me. I use the Big Chief often for Jerky, Fish, nuts, etc.

And of course, an Egg.

I would like to get another offset, and am thinking of getting a Yoder when I head that way in a few months....but who knows.

travisstrick · July 2012

I had a Char-Grill side box smoker. It required CONSTANT tending and couldn't be left alone for more than about 1 hour. I also used a lot of "match light" and my food tasted like crap. I sold it for $50. I will never be without an EGG as long as I live.

brianwdmn · July 2012

Turbo Elite 4 burner from Barbeques Galore, had it since 2006, still use it for storage, or for vegies while the meat of the day cooks on the egg. Bar B Chef offset smoker, recently donated to a neighbor.

DocWonmug · July 2012

Ducane gas grill. Had it for 14 years. Still in good shape. Don't use it however, I like the new Egg too much. But for a gasser, Ducane gets my high recommendations.

ncbbq · July 2012

I had a Kenmore Gas grill that I think was made by Char-Grill and a Master Forge bullet smoker. I still have them both and haven't used either of them since I got my egg. I got fed up with temperature control the last time I used the smoker and decided to get the egg after hearing about the temperature stability. I haven't looked back.

bigphil · July 2012

char-broil offset and water smokers ,master built water smoker (wasn't to bad) weber gasser and still have my viking gasser thats a storage cabinet for the egg stuff . going up for sale tho to help pay for a XL egg in september

Boileregger · July 2012

I had a Char-Griller offset. That thing was a piece of junk. Couldn't hold temps, went through charcoal like crazy. I'd use almost a whole 12 lb bag just to do a 6hr rib cook. Had it for 3 or 4 years and it started rusting out, I said F this and got an egg. I took it apart and sent it to the landfill.

chuff · July 2012

I've owned dozens of charcoal cookers over the years. Currently in addition to the egg I also have an infrared NG grill, a regular NG grill, and a Weber kettle. I don't see the kettle getting much use moving forward, but the gassers are still being lit regularly. Great for super fast hot dogs or brats for lunch and I've been using them for sides that needed different temps or conditions than my main cook in the egg. They also make one hell of a great spot to rest meat while I'm waiting for the egg to come up to temp for a reverse sear.

SmoothSmoke · July 2012

My first smoker was a Brinkmann cheap-o offset. I dreaded that beast, but learned a lot on it as well. I sold it shortly after getting a WSM. The Weber is super efficient, but now that I have the egg, no comparison. The egg blows it away in efficiency. Although I love the egg, I think I will keep the WSM as it's much easier to transport if need be. I also see an XL in the horizon.

:D

Scott805 · July 2012

DCS, covered since November! That is the day I bought my egg.

lousubcap · July 2012

With age comes history-many years ago, started with the cheap hibachi-style grills. Transitioned to Weber charcoal in the early '80's.Was enjoying that experience into the early '90's when the now SWMBO mentioned that "you need a gasser". My response-"When I'm too old for charcoal then I'll get a gasser"-of course I really did not have a vote. Weber Genisis gasser, gotta give credit-minor issues over 15+ years. Decided to get into smoking-water gassers-failed too frequently. Exposed to a BGE in 1994-too stupid to "recognize right answer when told" and delayed the now obvious til mid 2000's. Never looked back-every one was fun but this is the journey!

Baysidebob · July 2012

still have:

A five foot long open grill for events once or twice a year.

Weber gold kettle still used sometimes

A Brinkman offset for large pieces. Hasn't been fired up since I got the BGE

No longer have:

A Weber gold gasser that served me well when I was working and had little time

A cheapo water smoker and a good Weber water smoker.

One of those electric smoker boxes.

A couple Charbroil gassers that I wore out.

A couple cheapo kettle knock-offs

A habatchi or two.

We sometimes use those iron grills at the parks for picnics.;

I liked every single rig I ever had. They all apply heat to meat and met the budget I had at the time. I'll never knock anything anyone has that actually gets fired up. The BGE is my favorite and possibly my last.

QDude · July 2012

I have a Weber gasser. It rarely gets used. I also have had Weber Smokey Mountain smokers and Weber kettle grills. Today is my first cook on my XL egg. Can wait to try the ribs, burgers, and salmon that is going to be done today.

mcmac · July 2012

I started with Weber charcoal grills in the 80's, then moved to Weber gassers up until about 8 years ago when I went to the Traeger pellet grills. Still enjoy using the Traeger for set it and forget it meals.

tactical_66 · July 2012

I made a terra cotta smoker from two large pots as seen as done by Alton Brown. It worked pretty good but the egg is the best.

NibbleMeThis · July 2012

Natural gas grill - gone
Brinkmann SnP - gave to a friend after had two Eggs
First large BGE
Brinkman Professional Grill - gone
Second large BGE
Smoke Hollow combo gas/charcoal grill/smoker - still have

the_alchemist83 · July 2012

Had a simple weber charcoal grill & when I moved in with my wife she had a weber gas grill that we found out was 30+ years old. Had been using that for a while until we got the egg 2 weeks ago. I had been with out employment for a while as I recently finished my Ph.D. in 2010 so it was a while before we could get an egg. I will never use anything else again.

gatorBGE · July 2012

Numerous gas grills, bought my personal one (always had one at mom and dad's) as soon as i moved out 20 years ago, couple charcoals thrown in here and there....still have 2 gassers, one is under back deck and the other sits next to egg for storage

slider709 · July 2012

I have a WSM, a big Brinkmann charcoal grill, and an offset barrel smoker. Also have an electric smoker that came with the wife, so I had to take it.

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BTW - love this forum and Hi everybody!

dlk7 · July 2012

Seems I bought a cheap gas grill every 2 to 4 years for the last 40 years. Two years ago, I bought a Weber S-330 that I thought was awesome. Then someone brought in some brisket to work that was done on a smoker and that was when I started researching charcoal grills and smokers. Bought my first XL BGE on March 6th and bought the second one about a month ago. The weber is just sitting in my garage waiting for me to let go of the idea that I spent $900 for no good reason. I guess it is about time to donate it to a fire house or some other group that may want it.

Rubmyrock · July 2012

I had a Weber Gas Grill and a Holland Grill. Holland is the worse excuse for a grill I've ever had and not cheap at over $700

Tomcat225 · July 2012

Weber kettle grills..had some success with Boston butts but my indirect setup was a couple piles of charcoal on either side of the meat...I'm with Travis. I'll never be without an egg from here on out. Maybe pushing a mini in my shopping cart down at the mission, but I'll have an egg. I've never owned a gasser...

VanDawg38 · July 2012

Cheapo propane gasser as a wedding present 22 years ago, upgraded to Weber Platinum propane gasser 12 years ago, converted to NG seven years ago. Stole my parents 35 year old Weber kettle a number of years ago when I wanted to go "old school".

Borrowed a friends stick burner offset smoker to see how low & slow worked about 10 years ago. Lots of work. Bought a Weber Smokey Mountain then. Produced plenty of good BBQ with it and minimal work.

Still have all three Webers, but haven't fired one up since getting the Egg a month ago. We've been talking about building an outdoor kitchen and SWMBO was thinking about a gourmet gasser. I think I've convinced her that a couple more Egg's would make more sense.

Botch · July 2012

Coupla propane grills, got a lot of years out of both of them (still have the Weber Genesis).

Started barbequeing on an "Amco" electric water smoker 17 years ago. It finally rusted thru last spring (2011) and I actually drove past a new BGE dealer on my way back from the dump, got a Large!

Duganboy · July 2012

Too many to even mention over the last 40 years. As someone said above, one of those was a Holland that was nothing but an oven with one setting.

Currrently have a Smokeshack electric smoker that I actually like a lot.

A CharBroil Big Red infrared grill that hasn't been turned on this year.

A couple of tailgate grills.

Tjcoley · July 2012

Started with the old KMart special growing up. Load it up with brickets and add half a can of lighter fluid - POOF and you are good to go. Moved on to the cast iron Hibachi, then numerous charcoal and gassers over the years, including Weber Bullet, Weber gas, Weber Kettel, and most recently a Vermont Castings gasser. Will never use anything but the Egg going forward. Have had 2 empty propane tanks sitting around for months now.

mountaindewbass · July 2012

A walmart camper stove/grill.. Seriously thats that i had

mazaman · July 2012

Before I got serious about grilling, I used HD quality gassers. Weber Smokey Joe Silver turned me on to charcoal. I still have that grill and still use it on occasion when the kids want hot dogs while I'm cooking something low and slow. Also have a Chargriller side box that I still use as a stick burner. Trying to use up a lifetime supply of hickory, white oak, and beech

TUTTLE871 · July 2012

1st = Little Smokey (I cooked on it so much it started to warp the bottom and melt)

2nd=The Small Weber Charcoal (lived in an apartment, and still own it)

3D= Weber Summit Gas Grill (Still have it)

4th=A Large New Braunsfels style smoker (My Dad made it when we lived in Singapore, Its a monster and weighs about 400LBS

5th= The Egg (Greatness)

FxLynch · July 2012

FIrst was a Weber Smokey Joe charcoal grill when I was 18 yo.

Next Weber Kettles for 16 years.

Along the way I got a Rival electric smoker that is the size of a big roasing pan, and sits on the ground. Not real smoking, but it made pulled pork or ribs as simple as could be. Just not that good.

Was given a cheap Charbroil gas grill that I used a handful of times.

Got the Egg in 2011, and only use the Weber kettle for picnics at the park, or for doing veggies while cooking something else on the Egg. When I get another Egg, the weber will just be for grilling away from home.

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