New large Egg - What to cook first?

westernbbq

anzyegg said:

Thanks Westernbbq, I'll take a look because steak is loved by the fam.... Farbuck, I also have tasted cedar plank salmon in the egg from a co-worker... It was fantastic. Once I get the hang of cooking on the egg I hope to try some...

you're welcome. Searing a steak was my original goal when I got my first BGE (XL) about two years ago.  when I discovered you could smoke for a long time, bake on BGEs, roast larger tasty items like chickens and turkeys, I was astounded.  there simply is nothing like the Big Green Egg.  Steaks are pretty easy to make and the BGE is very forgiving.  keep in mind that they cook a little faster on the BGE than other grills you're used to and definitely use the poke with your finger test using your thumb touching each of your fingers to determine doneness.  The more firm the meat is, the more cooked it is.

Last nite, I made new yorks and filet mignons for the family.  kids ate the steak up like it was ice cream.  cast iron grate searing over oak lump charcoal was incredible

 

I also made twice 'egged' potatoes (recipe came from BGE website) and I don't know what it is about making them on the egg but they taste super rich and remind me of eating a piece of red meat.  incredible