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  • SMITTYtheSMOKER
    SMITTYtheSMOKER Posts: 2,668
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    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
     Same guy side-by-side cooking the same grade brisket on an offset and an egg.......egg loses every time.

    I am not so sure about this.   The Egg is simply small in comparison, and can be problematic to transport. That being said, we compete and win against the big stick burners all the time.   The advantage we have is we can cook in individual cookers and not have to compromise a cook just because it is being shared by a couple different cooks.

     

    -SMITTY     

    from SANTA CLARA, CA

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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,824
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    Why do BBQ do as it do?
    NOLA
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,961
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    DMW said:
    NPHuskerFL said:
    @The Cen-Tex Smoker‌ no doubt. I had an offset smoker for like 20 yrs. Each tool (grill, smoker etc) has a specific purpose. But, the BGE IMHO is more versatile and I use it damn near 3x per week + weekends. And to be able to get consistent results makes it the grill that it is. True the operator has to know some but, the BGE is a hellva lot more forgiving than my ole stick burning offset ever was and I turned out some good Q off of it.
    I

    We are saying the same thing (sorta). Versatile is great .....until you want to win the money. Then versatility goes out the window and specificity wins. Same guy side-by-side cooking the same grade brisket on an offset and an egg.......egg loses every time. You can filet a fish with a chef's knife but a filet knife is better.
    Same guy that knows how to use both cookers. :)

    This place makes me tired sometimes.
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
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    SMITTYtheSMOKER said:
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
     Same guy side-by-side cooking the same grade brisket on an offset and an egg.......egg loses every time.

    I am not so sure about this.   The Egg is simply small in comparison, and can be problematic to transport. That being said, we compete and win against the big stick burners all the time.   The advantage we have is we can cook in individual cookers and not have to compromise a cook just because it is being shared by a couple different cooks.
    Couldn't agree more.  Pissed off an entire competition winning first in ribs with my WSM.  It was epic.  At least a dozen stick burners, several teams were hatin'.  The WSM is the most decorated mass produced cooker in BBQ competition history, destroying all makes and models of stick burners...even jambos.  
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
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    Focker said:


    SMITTYtheSMOKER said:


    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

     Same guy side-by-side cooking the same grade brisket on an offset and an egg.......egg loses every time.
    I am not so sure about this.   The Egg is simply small in comparison, and can be problematic to transport. That being said, we compete and win against the big stick burners all the time.   The advantage we have is we can cook in individual cookers and not have to compromise a cook just because it is being shared by a couple different cooks.


    Couldn't agree more.  Pissed off an entire competition winning first in ribs with my WSM.  It was epic.  At least a dozen stick burners, several teams were hatin'.  The WSM is the most decorated mass produced cooker in BBQ competition history, destroying all makes and models of stick burners...even jambos.  



    Well shoot...forget getting a stick burner...I need a WSM. :P

    BBQ preference is subjective and that remains true with competition. There are too many variables that come into play. Meat Quality, flavor profile and technique to start. I think you beat them and not your WSM. Just because you have a Jambo doesn't mean you know how to run a clean fire, understand how to season properly and have a technique that works well with your set up.

    The cook is what matters most...everything just helps the cause after that. What the hell do I know though. ;)
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
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    Thanks for the kind words cazz.  But having a WSM or egg dedicated to each category is a plus.  Limiting yourself to one vessel would be problematic.  Hypothetically, if I were to jump into the comp arena, my team would have a Stoker, 3 22" WSMs, and a 22" kettle for chicken.  Spares and brisket are much easier for the larger 22" over the 18.5".  XL would be the only size suitable in eggs.    

    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • Jaime_Doug
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    Meatchurch, Congrats on your appearance on the show. Enjoyed it. Ya'll did a good job! New fans in Atl
    Doug/Jaime in Tucker, GA   Could almost walk to BGE Mothership  LBGE
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  • MeatChurch
    MeatChurch Posts: 200
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    Appreciate it. It was a blast.
    Jaime_Doug said:

    Meatchurch,

    Congrats on your appearance on the show. Enjoyed it. Ya'll did a good job!

    New fans in Atl

    XL, Large, Mini-Max in Texas - Big Green Egg Competition Team 


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  • Big_Green_Craig
    Big_Green_Craig Posts: 1,578
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    MeatChurch said:
    Appreciate it. It was a blast.
    Meatchurch, Congrats on your appearance on the show. Enjoyed it. Ya'll did a good job! New fans in Atl
    MeatChurch needs to make an appearance at EGGtoberfest in ATL!! 
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    @MeatChurch‌...is this a one time deal or will you have a series? That would be a cool series. Congrats on this achievement!
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • cazzy
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    NPHuskerFL said:

    @MeatChurch‌...is this a one time deal or will you have a series? That would be a cool series. Congrats on this achievement!

    He was on Pitmasters, so it won't be a series unless he has a seperate deal in place.
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    Gotcha @cazzy. I have DVR set to record this episode for tomorrow/Tuesday.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • dlk7
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    MeatChurch said:
    Appreciate it. It was a blast.
    Meatchurch, Congrats on your appearance on the show. Enjoyed it. Ya'll did a good job! New fans in Atl
    Are you any relation to Todd Pittman?

    Two XL BGEs - So Happy!!!!

    Waunakee, WI

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  • bbqlearner
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    Congrats!

    Houston, TX - Buddy LBGE, Don SBGE, Tiny Mini & Shiny Momma Pitts n Spitts

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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,168
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    Its great you changed your avatar to the one with Moe C.
    Flint, Michigan
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  • MeatChurch
    MeatChurch Posts: 200
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    No sir.

    dlk7 said:
    MeatChurch said:
    Appreciate it. It was a blast.
    Meatchurch, Congrats on your appearance on the show. Enjoyed it. Ya'll did a good job! New fans in Atl
    Are you any relation to Todd Pittman?

    XL, Large, Mini-Max in Texas - Big Green Egg Competition Team 


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  • nolan8v
    nolan8v Posts: 400
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    Regarding stick burners:


    Can anyone recommend a good quality stick burner in a price range not to exceed $2,500.00?

    "You can live in any city in America, but New Orleans is the only city that lives in you."
    Chris Rose 

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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    @nolan8v...should be able to get a fairly decent offset built for that with no problem. I've got a guy in Jax, FL that'll customize LP tank offset with pretty much anything you want for that price. If you would like his info PM me. As far as shipping that's a whole different story. But, I've seen his work and it is very professional IMHO.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • smokeyj
    smokeyj Posts: 340
    edited April 2014
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    nolan8v said:

    Regarding stick burners:


    Can anyone recommend a good quality stick burner in a price range not to exceed $2,500.00?

    Depends where you are located, if you want to drive and pick up or pay for shipping.

    I would like to get one from these guys. http://www.shirleyfabrication.com/ . I have seen some real nice pits on the bbq brethren site. Good price for what you get and the quality looks top notch.

    I do like Langs and Yoder. 

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  • TUTTLE871
    TUTTLE871 Posts: 1,316
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    Saw you guys on the news this morning here in Dallas. Brisket looked awesome.

    "Hold my beer and watch this S##T!"

    LARGE BGE DALLAS TX.

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  • sumoconnell
    sumoconnell Posts: 1,932
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    This forum is getting expensive.

    (edit) Kick ass Cook @meatchurch!  Very cool. 
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++
    Austin, Texas.  I'm the guy holding a beer.
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  • KennyLee
    KennyLee Posts: 806
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    nolan8v said:

    Regarding stick burners:


    Can anyone recommend a good quality stick burner in a price range not to exceed $2,500.00?

    Lyfe Tyme makes some really nice heavy-duty pits.  Probably looking at around $1,000 to $1,500 unless you're looking for something portable (towable).  I've cooked on some and they are HEAVY gauge steel and do a great job for the $$.    http://www.lyfetyme.com/

    LBGE

    Cedar table w/granite top

    Ceramic Grillworks two-tier swing rack

    Perpetual cooler of ice-cold beer

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  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,482
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    Good One makes a few models below that, depending how big you want to go. A Marshal is up to $2000, they have models in the price range of the large and XL. Their Open Range model is at $1000 to $1200. I almost bought one, but l am glad I bought the egg instead. The Good One smokers don't need a lot of baby sitting and you can set and leave it like the egg. Can't do that with my WMS.
    XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas Grill

    Kansas City, Mo.
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  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,482
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    cazzy said:

    Focker said:


    SMITTYtheSMOKER said:


    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

     Same guy side-by-side cooking the same grade brisket on an offset and an egg.......egg loses every time.
    I am not so sure about this.   The Egg is simply small in comparison, and can be problematic to transport. That being said, we compete and win against the big stick burners all the time.   The advantage we have is we can cook in individual cookers and not have to compromise a cook just because it is being shared by a couple different cooks.

    Couldn't agree more.  Pissed off an entire competition winning first in ribs with my WSM.  It was epic.  At least a dozen stick burners, several teams were hatin'.  The WSM is the most decorated mass produced cooker in BBQ competition history, destroying all makes and models of stick burners...even jambos.  



    Well shoot...forget getting a stick burner...I need a WSM. :P

    BBQ preference is subjective and that remains true with competition. There are too many variables that come into play. Meat Quality, flavor profile and technique to start. I think you beat them and not your WSM. Just because you have a Jambo doesn't mean you know how to run a clean fire, understand how to season properly and have a technique that works well with your set up.

    The cook is what matters most...everything just helps the cause after that. What the hell do I know though. ;)

    My neighbor used my 22 WMS and cooked a brisket better then I have before. He had a great bark with taste of salt. Now I have try one on the egg to see how it does. My WSM is the community smoker in the neighborhood. I need to do a side by side with the BGE and WMS to see if one it better then the other.

    XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas Grill

    Kansas City, Mo.
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  • MeatChurch
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    Yes sir on our website www.meatchurch.com. Thanks!
    mountaindewbass said:

    @MeatChurch‌ do you have tshirts for sale"

    XL, Large, Mini-Max in Texas - Big Green Egg Competition Team 


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  • Rebelst8
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    Hey Meat Church, Saw the episode, I never miss it. Glad to see a fellow egger on. That sucked about getting stuck in the stall, congrats anyway, was a great show. 

    Any chance you wanna share your rub?? :-)
    Victor
    LBGE
    America's Best Coast - The Space Coast
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  • SmokeyPitt
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    They do share their rub ;) 

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • Ladeback69
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    MeatChurch; I noticed you guys had a little flash back. Did anyone burned?
    XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas Grill

    Kansas City, Mo.
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  • JohnH12
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    nolan8v said:

    Regarding stick burners:


    Can anyone recommend a good quality stick burner in a price range not to exceed $2,500.00?

    I have a 36" Lang in addition to my XL Egg. Each has it's own purpose but for stick burners I recommend the Langs. They're made in Georgia.

    http://www.langbbqsmokers.com/


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