Best and Worst Eggccessory

BigT

Best- Spider/Adj rig /Woo ring with indirect piece, welder's gloves, LawnRanger grid lifter and wiggle rod, BBQ Guru, hand held MAPP torch and a Thermopen. I also use a no-name cheap perforated grill wok quite a bit.

Worst (well, least used) Turbo grate.

pmnhsn5

I really need a new pair of welders gloves, where is a good internet site to get some?

Lit

I haven't tried them but I am going to get a pair of zetex gloves. Most pairs are rated at atleast 1100 degrees and I have found some rated to 1600 degrees. Looks like most are $40-$60.

cookingdude555

My first egg came with a platesetter, and although it provided some good use, I havent really used it since I spent a bunch of money at the ceramicgrillstore.com. I have the adjustable rig and woo3 for my large, and a woo for my medium. There are many cheaper ways to built a raised and multiple grid setup. But just like cooking, I dont need my egg to bbq, but I really like having it.

EggNorth

Best: BGE Plate setter; BGE Pizza Stone, BGE Dutch Oven, use them all the time.

BGE steak Buttons - can't get them to work properly, makes great ornaments, not disappointed, as I will eventually buy all things BGE anyway.
http://www.eggheadforum.com/discussion/1133949/bge-steak-buttons#Item_1

Spider and Wok will be ordered later this year.

SmokeyPitt

Speaking of accessories...I was perusing CGS and saw this special:

http://shop.ceramicgrillstore.com/toolbox-accessory-special/

That is alot of good stuff for $40.

gammell3

Best: besides the plate setter, I like my spatula from Pampered Chef. It even has a bottle opener. No hair burned off my fingers since!

Dnorman

This thing is pretty cool...I purchased this when I purchased my large egg.

Do you have any issues with tipping when the top is loaded and you flip it out.  If not I want one.

 

Toaster_Head

Woo3, thermapen, remote thermometer, platesetter, no matter what they say the BGE version has alot of coverage thus a larger area protecting the larger cuts...and holding a larger drip pan.

Grillin_n_Chillin

This thing is pretty cool...I purchased this when I purchased my large egg.



Just curious what is this?



It tips, but but enough to be concerned about, after a couple uses you remember to keep a small bit of food on the bottom as a counter weight.  It's really nice to use and the up and down feature on the upper rack is really helpful also.  Again the tip is so minor and the more you use it you"ll get used to it also.  

RGBHV

I like the thermapen, gloves, map torch, plate setter, v-rack, pizza stone with copper pipe for spacers, CI grill  (all for different things, but in that order).  I have a dutch oven but haven;t used it yet.

I hate the 3 tier stacker - in order to fit it in my large, I have to remove the plate setter which mean I always have to cook direct and it makes it almost impossible to get at the bottom grill.  I wouldn't mind that so much if could do an indirect cook + the 3 tier stacker. (I've never tried removing the fire ring using the plate setter and 3 tier stacker - I'm sure it fits but it would certainly be a pain to use / access grid # 1 or # 2)  

*considering you can do the same with some bolts, washers, nuts and grills, the 3 tier stacker was a waste of money.

 

I've never used but would be very interested in a woo, spider, adjustable rig.

Michael

freedonia

Best - adjustable rig/spider/stone combo - I've had it just a few weeks and now it's indispensable.

Worst - BGE grill extender - used it once, didn't like it, probably never use it again.

DrZaius

My most personal worst eggcessorie is by far the Fire Wires.  Man I bought some of those and I don't use them at all.  In fact when I have I find them clumsy.  Now technically it is not a BGE product but they are terrible.  In fact as kind of a cruel joke, I usually win more of them when I go to eggfests.  Me and my wife laugh our as**s off every time I am awarded more.  Kinda weird.

tjv

thanks for all the postive feedback on the CGS stuff.  tom

DrZaius

For sure Tom your products are awesome!

Buckwoody Egger

One that I was surprised by was the BGE grid cleaner.  Seems too simple/expensive, but it works great on a warm grill.  It's way better than constantly replacing brass wire or other rusting grill cleaner apparatus.  There might be a cheaper alternative but the BGE one is a high quality one-time buy.

I stick with the wax/sawdust square firestarters.  The BGE brand is pricey, go for the Rutland there.

I agree with all the enthusiasm about the Thermapen for entree cooks (and wireless Maverick for slow and low's).

Bang for the buck--  those drumstick racks at Lowes are AWESOME for drumsticks or wings.  Makes it a breeze.

Jolly Bill Barker

Best - Nest Handler

Most used - Welders slag hammer with replaceable brush ( Cleans, spins, lifts )

Worst - a ceramic chicken stand.  Can't beat the ol' beer can for this.

RGBHV

Forgot about some of those...

I too have fire wires and one of those fancy vertical chicken stands - BOTH of which I've never used.  

 and 

I agree with Buckwoody on the drumstick racks - I use them a lot and I love the way they crisp

up the drumsticks.

I feel like I'm on one of those shows (hoarders) - BBQ hoarder starts selling on Craigslist. ha ha!

Michael

BigBadger

Best - Thermapen, Mapptorch

Worst - Charcoal chimney starter (not so much bad, as just useless)

ChokeOnSmoke

#1:Thermopen
#2 Rutland gasket
#3 Plate Setter
#4 ET-73 (old-timer) / ET-732
#5 BBQ gloves (handling meat)
#6 Electric lump starter (yeah, that's right!)

Goatsegg

I got my Egg for Christmas and am having a blast learning to use it. I got an XL with the cast iron grates and a plate setter. I've been looking at the Woo2 setup online and it seems like it might be a cost effective way to offset cook. (Stone below and grill at the felt line). 

I light my charcoal with a Bernzomatic TS4000 Trigger Start Torch. Quick and efficient.

Crispix49

Least favorite: sittin' chicken ceramic roaster.  After discovering spatchcock chicken on this site, I haven't looked back.

pgprescott

Best: plate setter, welding gloves, CI grate, pizza stone, digi Q, thermapen Least :

caliking

BigBadger said:

Best - Thermapen, Mapptorch

Worst - Charcoal chimney starter (not so much bad, as just useless)

I actually like a chimney starter. Just bought the new Weber compact one since I always felt the bigger one was unwieldy.

daffy1909

must haves, beer!!and plenty of it!!!!and good cuts of meat!!!+20 degree weather!!!!

td66snrf

Must haves:

Lump charcoal

Fire

Meat

and an adult beverage is plus

JWBurns

Least for me is Looftlighter and the original BGE gasket.