What size to get

Unknown · January 2006

Want to get one for our family. We are only two people. Is the small too small????? How big is the surface?[p]Thanks

SuperDave · January 2006

Tracey,[p] The large is 18.5" the medium 15" and the small 13" I believe. The smallest main use Egg I would buy would be a Medium. They fill up fast when you're cooking for a party crowd or family gathering. The Small or mini make good second eggs, the mini is fantastic for taking to the lake or camping trips. Very easy to transport.

SSN686 · January 2006

Morning Tracey:[p]I'm sure others will chime in, but basically get the largest size the budget can handle. We are a family of two most of the time also (my 27-year old son lives only a couple of miles away) and we started with a medium as that was all I could fit in the budget at the time. I have done some pretty large cooks on the medium, including six full racks of baby back ribs at once (click on the link below to see about that one), or three 7.5#+ pork butts at once. You just have to be creative on fitting everything in. We now have a medium, a large and a mini. We added the large because there were too many occasions where I wanted to cook two different items at different temps. The mini was won in a raffle and really hasn't been used all that much yet (only had it a few months). However, all that being said, I would definitely get at least the medium. [p]Let us know which size you decide on and be sure to check back with the results of your cooks.[p]Have a GREAT day!
Jay

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Bordello · January 2006

Tracey,
Like SSN686 said, get the largest you can fit in the budget, that being said any egg is better then no egg at all.[p]Welcome and good luck,
New Bob

Grillicious · January 2006

Tracey, this question comes up about once a month at least, and the general consensus in previous posts is to get the large. 18.5" is not too big or too small, just right for the majority of cooks. If you need more space just add a grid extender/raised grid. But definitely go with the largest you budget can afford.

RRP · January 2006

Tracey,
We too are just a family of two. Five+ years ago I wss at the cross road just like you. I toyed with a small vs. a medium thinking that was "all we would ever" need. After taking the good advice of veteran eggers we sprung for the Large. Within a year we added a small (it's the perfect steak and burger cooker) and then a year later added the medium. Now we have a mini for travel. May I suggest that whatever you can afford - stretch a bit and get the next size up. Besides you have to remember the big picture - the BGE is a lifetime investment - not money thrown away into a gassey that you'll be replacing in four years!

Fearless Flatlander · January 2006

Tracey, I got the large for 3 people and have never been disapointed with the choice. The large is the perfect size for cooking a pizza for two. The large is worth the extra money. FF

badbruce · January 2006

Hi Tracey,
All these folks are right bigger is better.
When I got my first large I found space a bit cramped for doing sides & holiday meals so of course I needed to get a second large.
And welcome.
Cheers,
bruce

Unknown · January 2006

SSN686,
Will be more than happy to take that mini off your hands LOL :O)[p]We have a large for a family of 4...and it's perfect. I would suggest <and noticed that it has not as of yet> you find all your local dealers and see what kind of deals you can get...I went w/the large when it was only about $60 more than a medium package I wanted after a special the dealer was having...if that makes sense. Remember that a small may work for 2 but what happens when you have company over....I know I love mine!
~Arlene!

ranger ray · January 2006

Tracey,
get a large.... i'm single...i still need all of the space that a large provides... had a mini... didn't serve my needs in the least....thanks! ray

Unknown · January 2006

Tracey,I would have to say that the Medium would probably work out fine for you unless you plan on cooking a 15 ½ Lb rib roast on it, and who in their right mind would try something like that.

Nessmuk · January 2006

Tracey,
Buy the large. You never have too much cooking space. It will do all the smaller ones will do & you can cap it off when done cooking to save fuel.[p]Besides, it is closer to the Golden Ratio.[p]You need the large to cook fowl vertically &/or multiple butts.[p]Dealers here in Metro Kansas City all recommend the large.[p]

MakoBBQ · January 2006

<p />Tracey,
Go Large, you'll want to do a turkey at Thanksgiving.

SSN686 · January 2006

Morning Arlene:[p]You would have to try and pry it from my wife's hands. After we won it she let me know in no uncertain terms that the mini is hers (though she really hasn't used it yet). [p][p]Is that the face of someone who would part with her egg (by the way she has named it "Olive" because it is small and green), just waiting on Lawn Ranger to send the new handle for it.[p]Also, used it tonight for part of dinner, did a chicken cordon blu and a stuffed bell pepper in the mini and wokked some veggies in the medium.[p]Have a GREAT day!
Jay

Jake · January 2006

MakoBBQ,
With a probe, where would it go on this turkey? Thanks![p]Newbie

RocketMan · January 2006

Tracey,[p]you wouldn't be disappointed with a medium - I rarely cook for more than two, and there is plenty of room for a meal plus leftovers!
Big enough to do a butt for pulled pork, or for a full turkey breast... if you think you'd want to do a big bird, etc, then go for the large.
I've not ever really wished for a bigger Egg, but often for a second one (to cook something at the same time that needs a different temp, etc...)! ;-)[p]- Andy

Unknown · January 2006

Tracey,
There are one of me..... large just barely makes the grade...thinkin' bout gettin' a small to complement. Welcome to the forum. Mik

BrianP · January 2006

Tracey,
Me and my wife are also a two-member family. We purchased the large and are quite happy with the size. It gives us enough grill space to do big enough things to give us plenty of leftovers. Also, it handles the times we have friends over. Just my $0.02 worth.[p]Brian

MakoBBQ · January 2006

JAKE,
It would go in the middle of one of the breast. Careful not to let it rest on a bone.

Chef Arnoldi · January 2006

I have the medium & there are 2 of us - the medium can do overnighters, ribs & 17lb turkey as well as 14" pizza

Trouble · January 2006

SSN686,[p]"Olive!" That is funny and perfect. Thanks for the grin.[p]Joyce

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