Must haves for new egg?

Swinging Steak

I bought my folks a medium egg and helped them get started in bbq-ing and now I have to have one for myself. Have used gas grills for many years. I plan on picking up a large soon. What are the "must haves" to cover most uses? [p]Thanks, Steak

Adrian B.

Swinging Steak,
In my book there are only a few "must-haves." First and foremost is a plate setter. It is perfect for indirect cooking, which is what all of your smoking and baking will be done with. Speaking of baking, if you like pizza, bread, or other baked goods, a good pizza stone would be good to have. It'll make the best pizza you've ever had.[p]A grid lifter (either the BGE version or the Lawn Ranger version will do) will save you plenty of greasy fingers and make it easier to move your cooking grid around. [p]An ash tool (again, either the BGE version or the Lawn Ranger version) is invaluable for keeping your egg cleaned out. [p]And, to add more cooking space and raise your cooking surface - a grid extender. You can buy the BGE version or make your own using numerous plans around the 'net. [p]Thats my two cents.

MasterMason

Swinging Steak,[p]
I asked this same question a few months ago. Banker John put together a list that was incredible. The link is below. I think I have most of not all of the things he listed at this point.[p]Have fun and welcome
[ul][li]Banker Johns list[/ul]

Banker John

Swinging Steak,
here is an extended list. You will find that this list may help with those gift giving holidays.[p]Mapp Gas Torch
Egg Table
Plate setter
Pizza Stone
Extended grid (can be homemade)
pizza screens (2)
Pizza Peel (2)
Polder thermometer
Thermapen instant read thermometer (must have if you like steak or burgers)
supply of Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil
Supply of Lump Charcoal (see The Naked Whiz's lump database)
supply of smoking woods to include Hickory, Oak,Mesquite, Pecan, Cherry, Alder, Sugar Maple & Apple
Dr. BBq's cookbood
Smoke-n-spice cookbook
computer connection to share your success & failures with us here on the forum
Digital camera to share pics
Lawn Ranger personalized egg handle engraved with "Swinging Steak"
Cast Iron dutch oven
3/4" brass elbows to be used as kiln posts
V-rack which doubles as a rib rack when turned upside down[p]Other goodies are:
1.4 cu. ft refridgerator to cool beverages while cooking
bottle opener permanently attached to your custom grilling station[p]
I'm sure there other must haves, and others will add to the list. Glad you are part of the family. Welcome! I look forward to seeing your posts and reading about your delicacies (sp?)[p]Banker John

Banker John

MasterMason,
I've added a Lawn Ranger personalized eggdome handle, so it is being added to my list. Hopefully for Father's Day.[p]Glad to see that you are posting more & more. Always enjoy the reading[p]Banker John

Smokin Joe

Swinging Steak,
Welcome & great lists already given! I think every egger should also have a Food Saver to keep the "extra stuff" that you cooked fresh when frozen and ready to be reheated for lunch, integrated into other recipies, OR freeze bulk meat/fish buys from Sam's, Costco or BJ's. Joe