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Buying my first egg: Any tips??
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GatorDog
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I'm buying my first egg (XL) on Friday after months of research and waiting! (Steaks, chops and butts...here I come!) I would really appreciate any tips for a first timer. I've already downloaded Bill Wise's BGE Cookbook. Any tips or tricks to avoid rookie mistakes would be GREATLY appreciated.
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Make sure it is the newer model.
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I assume you know the difference between the old model and the new model right?
Hang around here and you will have a good idea of what to cook come Friday. :laugh: -
Thanks for the fast repsonse! :woohoo: What is the difference?
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Actually, no I don't. What's the difference?
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This is not 100% accurate but it will get you there. The hinges and larger handles have been out for a year or so but the fire ring and Fire box are what we are refering to the new model. If you get a plate setter make sure that it is for the model Egg that you get they are different. Longer legs are the new one and the short legs(1 inch) are for the older model.
http://www.fredsmusicandbbq.com/category_s/533.htm -
The new egg has a fire ring that is notched out to accept the new plate setter that has longer legs, allowing for a taller drip pan. I believe the new style also has a shorter firebox to allow for the longer legged plate setter. Even if your dealer only has the old style, if he knows you wont settle for the old style I am sure he'll make it happen.
Hey stike, we succeeded :woohoo: -
Thanks, Eddie. I am a bit computer-stupid. This will give GatorDog a better understanding of the differences with the XL's.
Gary
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I can tell you that after you have had your egg for a while you are going to want a second egg. I have a large egg that is plenty big enough but now I need a second egg. There are plenty of times that you will be cooking different cuts of meats that need to be cooked at different temperatures. For example ribs and steaks or butts and appetizers.
Anyway for the price of an XL you could probably buy a large and a small. Something to consider. Good luck. -
Here is my tip... don't get used to having just one egg. You will want another size. I started out with 1 and four months later had a second egg. Congratulations and good luck!
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Now we have created a monster. :laugh: I hope that they have the new model in stock Friday. :huh:
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I'm calling in the morning to confirm. Thank you VERY much!
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BUY FROM AN AUTHORIZED DEALER!!!
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Where do you live, Gator?
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Orlando
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There are a few eggers in your area. Welcome to the group...Go Gators!
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I bought a Large and then 4 months later a Medium. Not trying to talk you out of the XL, but there are advantages to multiple Eggs. Of course, if you do a lot of big cooks then an XL and later a smaller Egg might make sense. Whatever you do you will love it.
I do have three other pieces of advice:
1. Read this forum and ask questions;
2. Read this forum and ask questions; and
3. Read this forum and ask questions.
Okay, corny but you get the point. There is a wealth of information here, and the experienced guys on here (not so much me) love helping newbies. No such thing as a dumb question.
Freddie
League City, TX -
Negoiate,, prices are not firm. Buy as many accesories as you can afford at the discounted price. You will be glad you did later on.
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a few tips
1. don't stress about the gasket, it will get messed up
2. don't worry about the small cracks you will see int he paint
3. buy a placesetter and pizza stone asap
4. learn to love the stoker or guru
5. save up for the large you are going to get in about six months
7. xl deserves a nest and a Lg deserves a big table.Bone Daddy's Competition BBQ & Catering -
You won't be sorry in buying the XL, the guys are right about the old style and the new. knowing this fact might give you a price break on the old style XL, which I feel is just as good as the upgrade, it might save you a few dollars toward your second Egg. The XL is a good first egg at 452 cu. inches of grill area you can't go wrong, The large at 255 cu. inches is 197 cu. inches smaller than the XL, the med at 177cu. inches is a mere 78 cu.inches smaller than the large which then leads us to the Small at 133cu. inches is only 44cu. inches smaller than the med. In conclusion the fact is, you get the most bang for your buck with the XL with the largest cu inche ratio of all the eggs. So if you buy a large and a med Egg they would still come in 20 cu. inches smaller than the XL alone. So ends the lesson. A second egg is great too.
FireWalker -
My tip would be to relax and don't over think the cooks. Enjoy cooking on the egg and don't stress over the small thinks.
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