BGE Newbie - What's first?

Unknown

Got my BGE yesterday and I am new to charcoal cooking.[p]Any suggestions for the first try? Something easy that will truly show off the BGE?
I looked throught the recipes and I'm leaning towards a brisket or Ribs....[p]Thank you in advance.[p]Spoonman.

Mark Backer

Spoonman,[p]Brisket's kind of difficult right out of the gate. I'd recommend pork tenderloin or some chicken. Just to see what it does... [p]And don't worry. Anyone that tastes it will be impressed.

GrillMeister

Spoonman,[p]I recommend a spatchcock chicken or some TRexed NY Strips.[p]I also recommend the Naked Whiz'z web site for great tips on how to do this.[p]http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramic.htm[p]You can also head out to WessB's site for some great pictorials.[p]http://www.wessb.com/[p]Welcome to the collective.[p]Resistance is futile.[p]You will be eggsimilated. LOL[p]Cheers,[p]GrillMeister
Austin, TX

yaB

Spoonman,
I would not recommend any low & slow stuff for a first cook with the Egg. You really should get a feel for the various temp control issues and techniqes under less demanding circumstances before attempting a longer, lower temp cook. [p]When you do reach the point of being comfortable with hitting a target temp and keeping the Egg there, try a pork butt first. Butts are much more forgiving than beef briskets. [p]The chicken, steaks and pork loins others have suggested are good practice and easier to master. Pizza is also easy and good on the Egg. Turkey breast is another pretty easy cook that will give you some temp control practice as well as good eating.[p]Have fun,
Bob

Bobby-Q

Spoonman,
I like your gusto, that will take you far.[p]These other folks, who are complete strangers to you, tend to know quite a bit and I have yet to see any bad advice.[p]It's very easy here in the Big Green Egg world, just pay attention,cook regularly, and drink the Kool Aid and everything will be fine.[p]Serioulsy though, if you're looking for just simple and delicous to see and show what food can really taste like in the Egg, try a beer can chicken, or anything else these super folks suggested.[p]Welcome to the Revolution.

PapaQ

Spoonman,[p]Welcome to Eggville. It's a bountiful place to be. I endorse the previous posters' advice about holding back on either brisket or ribs. IMHO, I think learning the basic fire control techniques first will make for better ribs and brisket down the line. Spatchcock a chicken or TRex a steak or try pork tenderloins any way you like 'em. Glad to have you aboard.[p]Paul

tenntom

Spoonman,
I agree on the steak, pork tenderloin, and chicken...You'll find a lot of good info here...This is the BGE revolution....If you can't find a recipe, just ask--somebody will help. WElCOME..
Tom,
Chatta.,Tn.

fishlessman

Spoonman,
my first cook was a boston butt. the main reason i bought the egg was for low and slow cooking of pulled pork, brisket and ribs.follow elder wards recipe in the recipe section above and set your alarm every 3 hours for your first over night cook.read and reread the directions first and make plans. you will learn lots.you could make the chicken or the steak, but for me, i needed to do that first low and slow cook.try and find a smaller 5-6 pound piece or a picnic shoulder, both are easy to cook, they just take a long time.