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RMSmithJr
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Got my BGE.L last month. It took awhile to get post access to here, had view access & the content has been great, friendly & useful.
BGE.L's meals to date:
BGE.L's meals to date:
- Seared Steaks
- Beer can chicken ~ long legacy of cooking these
- Rack of ribs
- Smoked stew beef for chili
For today's AFC Championship, wings three ways - buffalo, teriyaki & Korean BBQ
My only issue to date was the lid freezing shut. Not wanting to destroy the gasket, the Egg was brought into the house to thaw. Now have some wood shims in place. What are some of your best ideas to keep this from happening again.
My only issue to date was the lid freezing shut. Not wanting to destroy the gasket, the Egg was brought into the house to thaw. Now have some wood shims in place. What are some of your best ideas to keep this from happening again.
SalemsLot, Maine
BGE.L since December 2015
Cabela's model 2007-November 2015
BGE.L since December 2015
Cabela's model 2007-November 2015
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Welcome!! Tin foil between the gaskets works and you can put it on right after you finish the cook.
Two XL BGEs - So Happy!!!!
Waunakee, WI
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Welcome.. Those sound like some great meals.. There are various ways to avoid this, a layer of aluminum foil, parchment paper and then yesterday I saw someone used a couple of golf tees.. Enjoy the football..Greensboro North Carolina
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I have had success with the foil but recently that approach failed a forum member. Depending on the adult beverages involved you can immediately go with the foil as mentioned above and then once the fire is out, use a golf tee or other device to get a gap between base and dome. I'm usually well-overserved by the time I would have to remember the golf tee. Whatever works-
Or you can contact @RRP via the forum and go with a Rutland gasket-eliminates the issue.
BTW-welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. -
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Welcome. I use a golf tee. It's coated so it doesn't absorb water and freeze to the gasket like a shim could.
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@lousubcap I am still laughing at "I am usually well over served".. I have never heard that term before, but I guess its the same as "3 sheets to the wind"
.. Greensboro North Carolina
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Welcome. Best advice to keep that from happening again....move south.1 XXL BGE, 1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.Clinton, Iowa
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Welcome and looking forward to a shot of those wings
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@lousubcap over served, but in the right frame of mind
"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
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You could move to Texas Just saying....
Welcome to the forum. Went to Maine last summer and enjoyed it. Do not want to be there in Winter.Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers. -
If it freezes you can open the ash door and light a very small fire in the bottom. Like a sheet of newspaper. That will thaw it out quickly.XL,L,SWinston-Salem, NC
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You're gonna love wings off the egg!XL, Medium BGE & Blackstone I XAR-Woo2 & Rig-BO I Flameboss 500St. Louis, MO
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I found my official BGE brew in Maine:
Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers. -
Welcome!
Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
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SalemsLot, Maine
BGE.L since December 2015
Cabela's model 2007-November 2015 -
The meat is on
SalemsLot, Maine
BGE.L since December 2015
Cabela's model 2007-November 2015 -
Welcome and way to jump in. No one bites but @henapple but he doesn't have any teeth so it doesn't hurt.Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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Great advice & thank you for the welcoming comments & compliments.
We moved back to Maine 17 years ago after a 21 year Air Force career. Winters aren't so bad as long as you balance the snow management time with other outside endeavors. I went snowshoeing this morning, temp in the low 20s and had sweat running down my back.
Looking forward to to many more BGE meals. Pizza or brisket is next.
SalemsLot, Maine
BGE.L since December 2015
Cabela's model 2007-November 2015 -
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Welcome aboard and look forward to seeing your cooks now that you have posting privileges.
Steve
XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio -
Welcome in. The cost getting in is nothing compared to the cost to stay in, never stops.
never.
Have fun!"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
SalemsLot, Maine
BGE.L since December 2015
Cabela's model 2007-November 2015 -
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Those look awesome.. Also thank you for your service.. Great post.Greensboro North Carolina
When in doubt Accelerate....
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