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TNmike
TNmike Posts: 643
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
Hope ya'll don't tire of seeing everyones for 1st cook on their BGE. :) Here is a pic of mine.
I was conservetive since I was learning. A 4.2 lb pork loin cooked at 250* for 4 hrs (145* internal temp) and then opened vents to brown a little more. Seasoned only with a locally made 'rib rub'. I know the little loin looks pretty lonely on the XL BGE but bigger cooks to follow as I learn. Mike

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  • Grandpas Grub
    Grandpas Grub Posts: 14,226
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    That does look pretty lonely on the XL... LOL

    Congratulatios Mike,

    Now for the all important question. Did you guys like it?

    Kent
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  • Jeffersonian
    Jeffersonian Posts: 4,244
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    Nice first cook, Mike. Looks super.
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  • TNmike
    TNmike Posts: 643
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    Yea! it was great and looking forward to getting a little more experience and do some 'real cookin'. :) Mike
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  • Fossil Frank
    Fossil Frank Posts: 285
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    TNmike
    Looks like you're doing a good job on that loin. My first cook was some country style ribs and they turned out pretty darn good. The BGE is a wonderful piece of equipment.
    Frank from Indiana
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  • Buckdodger
    Buckdodger Posts: 957
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    Looks great Mike...I enjoy seeing and reading about success on the Egg. Pork loin was my first cook and it was great. Congrats...Bob
    :)

    Opelika, Alabama
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  • DynaGreaseball
    DynaGreaseball Posts: 1,409
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    Looks great, Mike.

    I only have a medium. My first cook was a skinless, boneless chickie breast. Boy did it look pale and lonely on my egg, but it might as well have been a 6 bone prime rib. I was soooooo pround of it. And I'm not sure I've cooked another one as good as it was, since then.

    kWelcome and eep us posted.
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  • Eggtucky
    Eggtucky Posts: 2,746
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    Great lookin loin Mike...hard to be a good pork loin on the egg!!..great first choice! :) :woohoo:
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  • cigarstock
    cigarstock Posts: 61
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    TNMike,

    I am there with ya. Just my second week owning one and had my 4th meal last night. Was to try a $55 piece of Tenderloin tonight but both college age children would rather go out on dates with boyfriend and girlfriend and spend there own (my) money. My son is not a big rib eater and he ate a WHOLE side of baby backs (my first cook) and said that was the best he ever had. My daughter is not a big chicken eater as her university, according to her, feeds them "chicken" all the time. She, and everyone else in the family, says it was awesome last night. Have fun. I know I am and these people on this forum have given me great tips and advice. They are great.

    Rick
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  • BamaFan
    BamaFan Posts: 658
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    That's a lead off homerun right there. Good job !
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  • Grandpas Grub
    Grandpas Grub Posts: 14,226
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    You are doing real cooking now my friend.

    Don't get intimidated by all this. The egg is just another cooking device - that happens to do the best job around.

    I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine. Make sure you have plenty of space around. You will need it for your future eggs.

    GG
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  • Bacchus
    Bacchus Posts: 6,019
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    Excellent looking first timer.
    Congrats and welcome.

    Ron
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  • Ryan
    Ryan Posts: 243
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    Congratulations!! Welcome to the club... B)
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