How many burgers on Large BGE?

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I'm thinking of getting a large BGE. However, I've read where some think it's too small to cook for decent size crowds (around 10).[p]Just how many burgers and brats can go on at once?[p]Thanks!

tn slagamater

KyJoe, the large has a 19 inch diameter grill. You can "double deck" cook in the egg, cooking on two levels using an upper and lower grill, which doubles your cooking space. You should have no problem and your food quality will be much improved over what you have had in the past.

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tn slagamater,
How do you double-deck burgers?[p]---I've always cooked burgers on BGE similar to steak---600 degrees--2 minutes; flip & 2 minutes; close air intakes & wait 5-6 minutes. These are always great, but...Is there a better way?

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T-BONE,
Not sure if this is a better way but it's what I do. 500-5-5.
500 degrees, 5 minutes on first side, Flip, 5 minutes on other side. Dome closed except while flipping. Give it a try and compare. I use this for my "Bambiburgers" also. Depending on which ones are on the hotter and cooler parts of the grill, some are more done than others. I like mine a little pink in the middle, but a lot of my crowd and wife like the more well done ones. This way everybody can take their pick.

tn slagamater

T-BONE, I am not sure who it was that suggested low temperature burgers on this board, but yes, I cook burgers at 240 for about 30 to 35 minutes. You can flip once, but not necessary. With a double deck arrangement, use a platesetter. The burger is MUCH more moist and it seems to absorb a lot more smoke than the high temperature burger method.