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First Time BGE Owner
spcalan1
Posts: 11
I purchased a large BGE from the local Ace Hardware.
$999 came with large BGE, pressure treated wood table, short nest for table, 1 bag of charcoal, ash tool, grate tool.
I also purchased the plate setter for $54.
It was built and delivered for free.
Needless to say...
I have used it 4 times in less than a week.
Hamburgers - 3x
baby back ribs - 1x
I also purchased the i-grill 2.. which is AWESOME.
4 possible temp probes.. combination of meat and ambient temperature - and I can watch the temps from my couch on my Ipad.
Not knowing anything about how to cook in the BGE, I have referred to YouTube videos and stumbled upon this forum for advice.
I have attached a few photos....
enjoy..
$999 came with large BGE, pressure treated wood table, short nest for table, 1 bag of charcoal, ash tool, grate tool.
I also purchased the plate setter for $54.
It was built and delivered for free.
Needless to say...
I have used it 4 times in less than a week.
Hamburgers - 3x
baby back ribs - 1x
I also purchased the i-grill 2.. which is AWESOME.
4 possible temp probes.. combination of meat and ambient temperature - and I can watch the temps from my couch on my Ipad.
Not knowing anything about how to cook in the BGE, I have referred to YouTube videos and stumbled upon this forum for advice.
I have attached a few photos....
enjoy..
Comments
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The hamburgers were put on at 500 degrees, flipped at 75 degrees, and pulled off at 150... perfect.
The ribs were a bust..
I cooked them for 4 hours at 263... tasted great, but not 'fall off the bone'. -
welcome aboard and enjoy the ride!Central Valley CA One large egg One chocolate lab "Halle" two chiuahuas "Skittles and PeeWee"
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Time to diversify!
Welcome to your new life.
BE/AENew Albany, Ohio -
WelcomeSoutheast Florida - LBGE
In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’ Dare to think for yourself. -
THEBuckeye said:Time to diversify!
Welcome to your new life.
BE/AE
I am right up the street in Oakwood. -
Actually, I'm in South Forsyth a mile north of McGinnis Ferry off 141.
Not sure why we're Suwanee but we are!New Albany, Ohio -
You're ready for pork butt!Richmond and Mathews County, VA. Large BGE, Weber gas, little Weber charcoal. Vintage ManGrates. Little reddish portable kamado that shall remain nameless here. Very Extremely Stable Genius.
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My hamburgers have turned out great each time.
I need to research more on the rib cook before I try again. -
spcalan1 said:My hamburgers have turned out great each time.
I need to research more on the rib cook before I try again.
BB usually 5 hours @ 250 for a clean pull from the bone experience. Spares, add an hour or so. Search for "bend test".
Folks who prefer fall off the bone usually foil the ribs for a period.
Search 3-1-1 or 3-2-1 ribs.
Good luck and welcome!Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin
Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)
"If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
Dennis - Austin,TX -
I am brand new to the forum ( this is my first post ) but I have had my BGE for 10 years. You will love it. Keep trying on the ribs. Lots of good advice here.Charleston, South Cackalackey XLBGE
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Welcome, nice looking set up. Burger looks tasty.
LBGE
Misplaced Cajun-----Blytheville, AR
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They were baby back ribs.
I cooked indirect at 263 for 2 hours, then foiled in apple juice for 1 hour, then 1 hour with BBQ sauce indirect....
I probably pulled them off too early. I was anxious to try them - haha. -
spcalan1 said:They were baby back ribs.
I cooked indirect at 263 for 2 hours, then foiled in apple juice for 1 hour, then 1 hour with BBQ sauce indirect....
I probably pulled them off too early. I was anxious to try them - haha.
I'm not a foil guy but that sounds like the problem. Patience is the Rosetta Stone to most things Egg.
As someone here once said, we get to eat our mistakes.Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin
Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)
"If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
Dennis - Austin,TX -
Three words of advice:
- The BGE gets hot a lot easier than it gets cold, so I you are cooking at low or medium temps (say 200 - 350 deg) don't start an inferno and try to back it down. Much better to start small fire and let it work its way up.
- Learn about flashback (http://www.nakedwhiz.com/flash.htm) and manage your BGE accordingly - note - This is related to my first point. Sometimes it is unavoidable, but proper precautions will keep your arm hairy (if it started that way)
- Go to your closest and/or soonest gathering of knuckleheads on this forum. (Here is one coming up in your corner of the country - http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1193067/butt-blast-updates-countdown#latest). Some of these people are nice and a few can cook... all are a good time
(now only 16 stone)
Joule SV
GE induction stove
Gasser by the community pool (currently unavailable)
Scale (which one of my friends refuses to use)
Friends with BGEs and myriad other fired devices (currently unavail IRL)
Occasional access to a KBQ and Webber Kettle
Charcuterie and sourdough enthusiast
Prosciuttos in an undisclosed locationAustin, TX -
Gotta get me one of those igrill things.Charleston, South Cackalackey XLBGE
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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....Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN
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Welcome to the herd...
I suggest you attend the N Georgia Mountain Eggfest on May 13, 2016 put on by John aka Egret. There you will be immersed into one of the best Eggfests in your part of the country.
It is truly a great day of Egging, eating and great people.
You can ask questions and learn a lot.
Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU StoveBGE ChimineaProsper, TX -
spcalan1 said:... The ribs were a bust..
I cooked them for 4 hours at 263... tasted great, but not 'fall off the bone'.
The other one is the "toothpick test," and that's just sticking a toothpick into the meaty part of the ribs to see whether there's much resistance or not. If it goes in practically like butter, they're done. If you have to push very much, they're not.
Some people like ribs better when there's a bit of a chew, still, and others like them better when they're "fall off the bone" tender. It's just personal preference -- see what you like better. -
Thanks for the info.
I will try the ribs again this weekend and try to 'smoke' for the first time using my newly purchased apple chips.
Do you just throw them in the fire? -
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Yes, you can just toss them in. Or if you want, you can mix them in with the lump. Either will work. That sounds like a pretty good deal for 1k...
As mentioned above, hit an eggfest. You will learn more in one day than a year of trial and error.... and have a grand time doing it too
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Welcome! $999 including the table? Great price!Lovin' my Large Egg since May 2012 (Richmond, VA) ... and makin' cookbooks at https://FamilyCookbookProject.com
Stoker II wifi, Thermapen, and a Fork for plating photo purposes -
Congrats! This site should come with a disclaimer though. The egg will look cheap when we get done with you.
It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. - Captain Jean-Luc Packard
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Welcome. My burgers are about twice your size. Where's the Beef.Morristown TN, LBGE and Mini-Max.
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Looks good! Enjoy
Kansas City, Missouri
Large Egg
Mini Egg
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" - Gandalf -
MotownVol said:Welcome. My burgers are about twice your size. Where's the Beef.
I wanted to make thin burgers. I am not a big fan of monster burgers.
These turned out really good. Nice crust on the outside ( thanks to 500+ degree direct heat ) and cooked until 150 internal. 1 flip at 75 degrees.
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Welcome!Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
Floyd Va
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