Just bought my first BGE!

number1heine

btw should i mix the lump coal and some hickory chunks when i cook this chicken tomorrow?

BuckeyeBob

My preference is no wood with chicken as poultry tends to really absorb the smoke but its up to your own tastes.

number1heine

I live in Raleigh and the winters here aren't that bad, little bit of snow and ice sometimes, my question is can i keep my egg on my back porch during the winter time or does it need to go in the garage? 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

i do cherry with all poultry. really adds a nice sweet note to the bird.

Powderhound

You're doomed!  It all started for me this spring, with one Large, then a Medium, then a Mini, then a custom cart with granite top, then some toys.  I have never had more fun cooking.  Welcome and there are some great folks on this forum to help.  

tulocay

+1 on letting the lump smoke burn off. i usually let it go about 45 minutes before putting any food on. that way, i'm sure to satisfy swmbo as she really dislikes the lump smoke taste

smokesniffer

Welcome to the Nut House. Bet ya can't just have one egg! There will be another one in the future.

Trini_in_Ottawa

Welcome to the madhouse. As a newbie here, I find the Egg is like a new born child - you get tons of great advise on what to do when you get it home, but at the end of the day you what works best for you and your Egg. Tons of wicked, awesome advise, but don't be afraid to customise to suit your own unique taste.
Enjoy!

nolaegghead

Trini_in_Ottawa said:

Welcome to the madhouse. As a newbie here, I find the Egg is like a new born child - you get tons of great advise on what to do when you get it home, but at the end of the day you what works best for you and your Egg. Tons of wicked, awesome advise, but don't be afraid to customise to suit your own unique taste. Enjoy!

Yeah you right (btw, welcome to the forum)... I see seasoned vets doing things I consider appalling and I'm sure the reverse is true.  What matters is results, do what works for you.  I would recommend anyone learn as much as you can about food science so you can predict actions and results, but good news is you're at the right place.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Trini_in_Ottawa said:

Welcome to the madhouse. As a newbie here, I find the Egg is like a new born child - you get tons of great advise on what to do when you get it home, but at the end of the day you what works best for you and your Egg. Tons of wicked, awesome advise, but don't be afraid to customise to suit your own unique taste. Enjoy!

agree x10. well said

six_egg

nolaegghead said:

Make sure you get the egg in the prenuptial agreement.

Buy a young yard bird and try a spatchcock chicken.  Keep the legs in the back where it's hotter, cook direct around 350-400 until the breast is 160.  Try raising the grid if you can, if you can't, keep the temps down to 300-350.

Welcome to the club!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppa1bxB89vg

+1  on nolaenegghead idea. Welcome aboard.

Aquacop

Welcome to the Club, Im new also but already addicted

Dredger

We're in upstate SC and ours stays on the deck year round. We have a cover on it when not in use. You will find that even in snow and ice, the egg cooks just like it does any other time of the year, so if your power goes out, you're good to go where egging is concerned. Once it gets to temp, it stays to temp.

number1heine

Got it put together, now it's time to do some cooking! Every egg deserves to live inside right? Lol

Aquacop

Welcome to the Club, best decision I ever made when it comes to grilling!

burr_baby33

Read buckeye bob above. That was my 1st rookie mistake. Got to burn off the VOCs, the nasty smoke. Give it 20 minutes. Also give it the smell test, the early smoke smells strong. After about 20 minutes the strong odor is gone and you get the pleasant charcoal smell. Don't rush it.

llrickman

Welcome.

Here's a link that's helpful
http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramicfaq.htm

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

I agree a thermapen is a must have too

http://www.thermoworks.com/products/thermapen/

NEVER EVER EVER use lighter fluid in that egg either

Happy egging

number1heine

llrickman said:

Welcome.

Here's a link that's helpful
http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramicfaq.htm

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

I agree a thermapen is a must have too

http://www.thermoworks.com/products/thermapen/

NEVER EVER EVER use lighter fluid in that egg either

Happy egging

Thanks! It came with some BGE starters but I was thinking about getting the electric starter once I run out. Thoughts?

s_austin_egger

I use an electric starter and love it. 

Welcome to the board. 

s_austin_egger

Some board members dislike the electric because you have to allow it to cool and was always worried about his kids running around in the grill area. I can see how that could pose a problem. 

number1heine

s_austin_egger said:

Some board members dislike the electric because you have to allow it to cool and was always worried about his kids running around in the grill area. I can see how that could pose a problem. 

I gotcha. I have no kids so I should be good then. When roasting a chicken is it best to use the plate setter?

number1heine

Some pics as promised

egger ave

Looks great, you are off to great start. I don't remember my BGE's ever being that clean.

grEGGorys

My BGE was never that clean because I bought a demo egg. They do look real nice before the first cook. I look at it that mine was experienced when I got it. Welcome to the ride.

SkinnyV

Love the electric bge starter. Its the way to go IMO.
Got 2 little ones, unplug and place it in a safe spot. It cools down fairly quick.

dstrbd488

The wife bought me a looft liter for Father's Day and I think it is the greatest thing ever. Of course I've only used that and the starter cubes but I will not be going back