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Getting "Egg'd" Today!!

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sueselala
sueselala Posts: 5
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
I am so excited! Our BGE is being delivered this morning! It is a surprise for my hubby! Oh, what to cook first... I need the first cook to be successful (and easy!) so he love it as much as everyone on this forum!!
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  • ddmax
    ddmax Posts: 45
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    Congratulations! I've had my BGE for about a year and it has been a fantastic experience.

    The first thing I cooked was were some beautiful filets. Easy, quick and delicious!
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Eggjoy your new egg.
    Why not burgers or spatchcocked chicken as both are very good and easy....
    Welcome to our part of the world....
    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.   

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  • BBQMaven
    BBQMaven Posts: 1,041
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    What a great gift... keep it simple with burgers, chicken, brats, or steaks....
    Kent Madison MS
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  • Frank from Houma
    Frank from Houma Posts: 5,755
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    I looked up the BGE laws associated with 1st cooks.

    Law number 1:
    Chicken must be cooked on the first cook. The method the cook uses on the chicken is up to the cook. Whole chicken, Beer can chicken, spatcocked chicken, or chicken parts which are illustrated below. Chicken parts may the simplest cook for the new egger's first cook. Ammendment to law umber 1. The new egger shall make sure the lump is burning clean, ie. neaux bad smoke. Wait 30 minutes after lighting (adjusting the vents as you approach your desired temp - see GG for vent settings) then smell the smoke - if it smells mightyfine, proceed, if not wait till it smells fine. Lather, rinse, repeat.

    I don't make the laws or interpret them - the above laws or made available for your convenience only. Any complaints on the laws should be submitted to any egger you like - it won't matter, they won't listen. B)

    Whole Chicken
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    Beer can Chicken
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    Spatchcock Chicken
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    Chicken Parts
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  • sueselala
    sueselala Posts: 5
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    Thanks, everyone, for your responses and suggestions! I am headed to the grocery store this morning! We're gonna do some cooking this weekend!!

    @Frank, maybe we'll cook chicken... The chicken in the pics you provided looks delish and now I am starving! BTW, love the Houma area! Visited a couple of years ago for a Harley rally. Too bad you're a tiger fan tho'. ;) Roll Tide, my Egghead friend!
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  • Frank from Houma
    Frank from Houma Posts: 5,755
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    Forgot to add WHAT A GREAT SURPRISE :)
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  • Mflyer
    Mflyer Posts: 59
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    Frank, I'm sure this question is asked a lot, but how do you get the skin on your chicken to look so good? From the pictures it has a reddish brown tint. Is it the type chips you're smoking with?
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  • 2Fategghead
    2Fategghead Posts: 9,624
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    sueselala, Welcome to the forum! Your hubby is truely a lucky man. Tim :)

    This may help you

    For bad smoke read through this post
    http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=697621&catid=1

    Visual Guide to Vent Settings & Temperatures
    http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=718915&catid=1

    FAQ - Tips & Helpful Information
    http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=950178&catid=1
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  • Smokin' Stogies
    Smokin' Stogies Posts: 177
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    Congratulations. Chicken is always good but nothing would be better than to do a TRex steak!!!!

    Smokin'Stogies in Exton, Pa with my wife and our four dogs; Sully and Boo the Newfoundlands, Murphy the Irish Setter and Alli the Beagle/Lab mix. 

    Eggers Prayer-

    Our egg, which art in sizes, hallowed be thy smoke, thy will be grilled, at home as it is at eggfest. Give us this clay our daily brisket and forgive us our rubs, as we forgive those who gas grill against us, and lead us not to flashback but deliver us from overnighters. For thine is the grill, the smoke, the egg. Let's eat!

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  • Smokin' Stogies
    Smokin' Stogies Posts: 177
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    Here is the link, It has never failed me!! I even do it on a Marinated London Broil!

    http://www.nakedwhiz.com/trexsteak.htm

    Smokin'Stogies in Exton, Pa with my wife and our four dogs; Sully and Boo the Newfoundlands, Murphy the Irish Setter and Alli the Beagle/Lab mix. 

    Eggers Prayer-

    Our egg, which art in sizes, hallowed be thy smoke, thy will be grilled, at home as it is at eggfest. Give us this clay our daily brisket and forgive us our rubs, as we forgive those who gas grill against us, and lead us not to flashback but deliver us from overnighters. For thine is the grill, the smoke, the egg. Let's eat!

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  • Frank from Houma
    Frank from Houma Posts: 5,755
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    I use sugar cane for smoke on poultry :)

    6-8 pieces that have been split - each 6-8" long

    Some in below pic with a turkey

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  • Grandpas Grub
    Grandpas Grub Posts: 14,226
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    Welcome to the forum and congratulations. What a fun morning.

    Make sure they leave the instructions and paper work and take the time to calibrate your dome thermometer. Also, have your husband double check the tightness of all bolts.

    Watch the video and a quick read through the manual.

    There is so much fun and easy stuff to cook.

    Grilled Tuna Melt to prime rib or cake.

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    chocolatecake.jpg

    Do something easy. Burgers, hot dogs, brats, sliced pork, or chicken. Chicken always comes out great just make sure you cook (any food) to temperature. and don't be so concerned about cooking to time.

    Have fun and looking forward to seeing and reading about your cooks.

    GG
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  • sueselala
    sueselala Posts: 5
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    Thanks to everyone for your suggestions and tips! You all have me so excited about getting the BGE today! We'll be sure to read the book, watch the video, etc., to have a successful first cook. GG, I'm loving that chocolate cake!! Yum!
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  • Mflyer
    Mflyer Posts: 59
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    Awesome! Thanks for the tip!
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  • Fluffyb
    Fluffyb Posts: 1,815
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    Congrats! You will both love it. Follow Frank's advice and you can't lose.
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  • thechief96
    thechief96 Posts: 1,908
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    That all looks great. Do you think you have enough frosting on that cake? :whistle:
    Dave San Jose, CA The Duke of Loney
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  • thechief96
    thechief96 Posts: 1,908
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    Congratulation on your new EGG. :)
    Dave San Jose, CA The Duke of Loney
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  • Redmono
    Redmono Posts: 34
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    I've had my BGE for almost a month and LOVE it!!! First cook was a whole chicken, indirect, plate setter, around 400F for 1hr 15 min and it was great!!! Welcome. The forum ROCKS!!!
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