How long have you owned your EGG and other info?

Chebon · September 2012

Just curious how long others have owned their EGGs? What size? How many? Etc?

I purchased my LGE BGE in '02 I believe and built a large table out of Red Oak with a piece of slate for heat protection and lockable swivel casters, I think I found the plans/write up on Naked Whiz to give credit. When I got mine it had a non-adjustable hinge which was replaced free of charge due to the fact it allowed a gap at the rear between the lid.

I have a platesetter, dual remote thermometer and a cast iron grate, which along with the firebox is cracked in multiple locations and have been for many many years.

Over the years I have smoked, grilled, fried and baked just about everything and can say that I have ruined eating out for myself and many of family and friends with the food that has come off that friend of mine!

Anyway, like I say, I'm not a fisherman, I just catch fish! I certainly don't have the grandest setup nor recipes; however, I can say after 10 years it is still one of the best purchases I have ever made!!!

I added some pics, but, I am certain they are not anything that you haven't seen before.

p.s. At the time of this post the shoulder is at 165 and the EGG is at 220!

Thanks.

Mickey · September 2012

Just 5 years ago bought a Small (sold it this year as I just did not use it). Have a Large and two Minis. March 2013 will be my third year to put on the Salado EggFest now with KIlts.

ccpoulin1 · September 2012

I just started in June of this year (fathers day!)

XL BGE

platesetter

maverick ET 732

woo2

auber pit controller

ci grates

20" wok

outdoorkitchen is on the way!

I just love the quality of the food that this cooker produces!

Austin Egghead · September 2012

5 yrs. We started with a large, then purchased small, and then a mini and use them all.

SteveWPBFL · September 2012

LBGE Dec.2011, nest, platesetter, wings, CGS extended LAR, pizza stone, thermapen. rubs, spices, Bone-Suckin' Sauce, recipes & procedures in my iphone, various wood chips & chunks, fire starters, 91% rubbing alcohol, platters, flippers, long tongs, grillin' gloves, and other various sundry BBQ 'tools', re-arranged back porch (below), new forum to play around in, re-energized social activity (hey, can you bring some of that pulled pork?), new recipes, knowledge & ideas, and some amazed family, friends, and co-workers!

bigphil · September 2012

Got my LBGE about 4 months ago and getting the XL this coming weekend best grill/smoker i ever owned

Fred19Flintstone · September 2012

I've had a Weber kettle for many years and used the Smokenator (rig that turns a kettle into a smoker) for about 3 years. I've always wanted an Egg, but the price was always something that hung me up. I found a LBGE on Craigslist in a long table with platesetter, pizza stone and a few other doo dads & I got it for $625. I got Wilma hooked on the results and we just bought a SBGE at the Indy EggFest for picnics and to compliment the large.

There is nothing like it and there's no going back now!

Hoppy & Hoppette · September 2012

I purchased my LBGE back in 2005 with a plate-setter,rib rack, custom fit table, grill gripper,ash tool,BGE lump coal, and seasoning for $ 925.00 from a small distributor here in GA.

I use the smoker about 8-10 times a year and love it.

I don't plan on getting a XL in the near future. My size fits us just fine.

Tjcoley · September 2012

Large Egg, 1 year ago tomorrow

woody's wood pit · September 2012

Bought an XL in April of 2011, Mini for Christmas and a LBGE at the Athens Eggfest last spring...The nest is almost complete.. Sill no tables yet, haven't found the right design for storage and easy movement

mountaindewbass · September 2012

Lg in feb of 2012, mini in june 2012

Duganboy · September 2012

Had a LBGE for 15 years and gave it to my son and bought an XL about a month ago. Son made me a table for the XL with granite top and storage. When the doors go on this week, he is going to post the table pics.

Have PS, woo, two-tier rack from Ceramic Grill Works and other toys.

ccpoulin1 · September 2012

Tjcoley said:

Large Egg, 1 year ago tomorrow

Happy anniversary!

Wilby · September 2012

I originally had a medium. We moved into a RV resort and I sadly had to sell it. A month later they changed the CC&R's and that weekend I purchased the large. I've been egging for 14 years and love it.

Village Idiot · September 2012

3 or 4 years. I don't remember for sure.

The Cen-Tex Smoker · September 2012

Large. 8 years.

WickedIsland · September 2012

Large... 2 months

nemo · September 2012

Large...2 years

FanOfFanboys · September 2012

Large. March of this year

DMurf · September 2012

Large for the past two years, learned what proper BBQ really is and the enjoyment of cooking it for others. Grill on my large 3-4 times a week Low and Slo about once a month.

Lowflyer · September 2012

Jan 2012

joe@bge · September 2012

2 larges and a medium 3 years or so ago...

2 cedar tables, multiple Guru's, CGW Swing Grate

We Egg two to three times a week.

lisanevada · September 2012

We bought our large BGE right before Memorial Day. We are (or should I say I am) still experimenting with rubs and seasonings but even the disappointments have been awful tasty. Next up: a brisket. (you tought I was gonna say another BGE, didn't you?

bud812 · September 2012

Long enough to put on 10 lbs. =))

Mbeach · September 2012

Got a LBGE a little over a week ago. Have the PS, cast iron grate, vrack, and an igrill on the way

Bullhalsey · September 2012

Bought my Large back in June of 2011. Have it in a nest on my deck down here in FL. Have spent a ton on accessories ...platesetter(a must obviously), cast iron grate, raised grid, grate gripper, chimney starter, rib rack, I even have BGE salt n pepper shakers...I estimate I've done over 100 cooks on it,mostly pork butts,pizzas,ribs,chicken, burgers n steaks. I experiment all the time w/it. I have to say its the best purchase I've ever made, and have no problem admitting I'm obsessed w/the lifestyle..

jeroldharter · September 2012

I bought an XL about 2 weeks ago and have cooked almost every day since: baby backs, spatchcock chicken, pizza, sourdough bread, baked potatoes, mixed veg, grilled pineapple, pork shoulder. Already, I had a Traeger pellet grill, TEC infrared natural gas grill, 2 Weber charcoal grills, Holland portable. Now my wife thinks I am a lunatic because I am muttering comments about a "second egg." A better thread would be: How did you convince your spouse you needed a ... second egg. Picked up a DigiQ, Plate setter, pizza stone, CGW swing grate, WooSomething, iGrill. Of course, now I need a trailer, a new house, and a second job, but the ribs are great.