New to big green egg

jcaspary

Welcome aboard. Grilling just got a lot more fun. It may have already been said but don't chase temps. If you're off by 15-20 high or low just leave it and relax.

THEBuckeye

JUST COOK IT! 

logchief

THEBuckeye said:

@cooksteregg

My sis-in-law gave me a copy of "The Kamado Smoker and Grill" cookbook by Chris Grove for Christmas. I've owned my L since May. 

I kind  of poo pooed it because of everything I've learned thanks to the Forum. I also assumed it was all about  "the other brand", When I finally thumbed through it I realized how much I already had learned - thanks to the Forum again. What I've found since,  it makes for a handy refererence when I don't want to get on-line (temps, meat temps, etc)  and there are more things I want to learn and try. 

Turns out Chris is an Egger and credits the Big Green Egg in the book but he just doesn't make it obvious. 

Check it out. 

http://www.amazon.com/Kamado-Smoker-Grill-Cookbook-Techniques-ebook/dp/B00LDYFIC2/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1420663601&sr=1-1&keywords=kamado+smoker+and+grill+cookbook

I also got the book from my daughter and it beat the heck out of other kamado books I've looked at. But you can't beat this place bottom line.

Jerald

THEBuckeye said:

@cooksteregg

My sis-in-law gave me a copy of "The Kamado Smoker and Grill" cookbook by Chris Grove for Christmas. I've owned my L since May. 

I kind  of poo pooed it because of everything I've learned thanks to the Forum. I also assumed it was all about  "the other brand", When I finally thumbed through it I realized how much I already had learned - thanks to the Forum again. What I've found since,  it makes for a handy refererence when I don't want to get on-line (temps, meat temps, etc)  and there are more things I want to learn and try. 

Turns out Chris is an Egger and credits the Big Green Egg in the book but he just doesn't make it obvious. 

Check it out. 

http://www.amazon.com/Kamado-Smoker-Grill-Cookbook-Techniques-ebook/dp/B00LDYFIC2/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1420663601&sr=1-1&keywords=kamado+smoker+and+grill+cookbook

Well, the price is right.  Pride has a way of closing one's ears and eyes, which are the portals to learning.  Thanks for the tip.

Coastalcooker

I second the low and slow butt for a first cook, It will be good, a butt is the most forgiving meat out there. Even I can cook them good. It will not destroy your gasket on the first cook.
Try a rub-any rub and remember how it tastes. try another next time.
Get ready for some good eating.

Bob

demo

The recipes are just a guide.  Don't be afraid to experiment.  Pork Butts and Spatchcock Chicken might be a good place to start, they are easy and very forgiving.
Have fun.