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Kelly Keefe
Kelly Keefe Posts: 471
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
Howdy! Recently purchased a BGE but haven't used it yet (Use it? They haven't even DELIVERED it yet and it's been two weeks. Grouse, grouse).[p]I purchased a large egg, ash tool, eggmate and cover which I felt was a pretty basic unit (got the temperature thermomoter and cast iron top, too). My question is: Is there anything else that falls within the "don't really need 'em but is sure nice to have 'em" catagory? For instance I noticed that there are quite a few references to fire brick to aid in in-direct cooking. I guess to answer that you'd need to know what I usually cook. Short answer is everything but breads/pizzas (and from what I've seen here I MAY have to change that). I've got all the usual inpedimentia like tongs, skewers, grill baskets and wok. Since the BGE is a far cry from my old Weber I'd appreciate any advice on neat toys to have.[p]Thanks in advance![p]Kelly
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  • Spin
    Spin Posts: 1,375
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    Kelly Keefe,[p]Welcome to the family and forum.[p]It sounds like you have a very nice start. A polder type meat thermometer can be very useful, as a "V" shaped rack to hold roasts, etc. - inverted to hold ribs upright. Indirect cooking can be accomplished by the use of a drip pan, forcing the direct heat of the fire around the meal.[p]Your interests in expanding your outdoor cooking will grow with the use of your Egg. New items can be acquired as the need arises. You really are in for a treat with charcoal hearth baked pizza, calzones, stromboli, and bread :-).[p]Give a shout here for any help.[p]Spin
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    Spin,[p]Oops! That should read "AND a "V" shaped rack". Polders don't work well and are not very useful when used as a prop for a piece of meat.[p]Spin

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  • Fireball
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    Kelly Keefe,
    Go out and purchase a pair of heavy duty fire resistant gloves. They are very useful for move fire bricks or pizza stones.
    Fireball
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  • Earl
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    Kelly Keefe,[p] Welcome to the form:[p] One thing I did not read, the tool to lift & remove the grille. I think it is called a grille griper, or something like that. I don't think you will get along without, unless you use gloves.
    As well, the pizza stone or fire bricks will come in handy once you get up & going,then,you will find that everthing will fall into place.
    Sure hope your egg shows up soon,we'er hungry, Hee Hee[p]Earl
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  • Kelly Keefe
    Kelly Keefe Posts: 471
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    My thanks to Earl, Spin and Fireball for the advice. Will try and find a Polder thermometer somewhere in this backwater town. Found the firebricks at Lowes yesterday. Earl, I didn't get a grill gripper since I could imagine why I'd need to remove a hot grill and figured if I did a pair of pliers would probably do the trick. Am I missing something?[p]Went to my dealer yesterday and inquired about where my egg is and when could I expect it. They said they'll be delivering it tomorrow. (Would you believe that mine will be the FOURTH BGE they've sold?) First up -- ribs. Maybe a chicken later (want to try that beer butt chicken recipe).[p]Somehow I get the impression that the BGE is not just a grill, it's a life style -- grin![p]Thanks again![p]Kelly
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  • Fingers
    Fingers Posts: 37
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    Kelly Keefe,
    Lowe's in my area carry a "Polder" type of thermometer also you may not want to pick up the grid with a pair of pliers as the grid is porcelan (sp) coated and may chip if pliers are used. I would reccomend either the gripper or a pair of gloves.
    Fingers

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