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Finally getting my BGE.. Advice/Tips??

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  • Dillonjm
    Dillonjm Posts: 229
    Nice.. another NOVA Egger! This site is all you need. Plenty of great people on here who will share good advice and tips to turning out some awesome cooks..
    Backyard BBQ Dude
    1 L BGE - 1 Minimax - 1 Recteq

    Northern VA
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  • NCEggSmoker
    NCEggSmoker Posts: 336
    I'd echo the adjustable rig instead of plate setter. Other accessories I use almost every time I egg:  thermapen, 16 inch oxo tongs (great for flipping meat and re-arranging smoking wood and coal). 
    Raleigh NC, Large BGE and KJ Joe Jr.
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  • Monaarts
    Monaarts Posts: 191
    My biggest mistake was using the starter cubes...  I'd recomment twisting up a paper towel, dipping it in vegetable oil, placing it on the charcoal, and then lite it.  It works MUCH better IMO. 
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  • HendersonTRKing
    HendersonTRKing Posts: 1,803
    Run it up to 250 posts and join the rub/sauce exchange organized by @cazzy
    It's a 302 thing . . .
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  • oldgeezeystax
    oldgeezeystax Posts: 315
    ^^^
    I went with the Thermopop instead of the Thermapen and it's worked pretty well so far.
    Frederick, MD - LBGE and some accessories
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  • EggSmokeVa
    EggSmokeVa Posts: 378
    Thanks guys.. My shipment has been delayed so I'm still waiting for that bad boy to arrive. Can't wait!!! Lol.. Definitely going to start with ribs or something low and slow. I can't wait to share recipes and ideas with everyone.. I've got some awesome recipes 
    Large BGE
    36" BlackStone
    Backwoods G2 Party
    Yard full of other stuff to cook on

    RVA -> Chesapeake Va
    Professional Drinker & Home Cook
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  • swordsmn
    swordsmn Posts: 683
    edited March 2015

    Opening the egg  to spritz etc  tends to gradually increase your stable temp.   Open Infrequently.  Don't overcompensate  to keep temp stable.    I'm still ineggperienced tho so keep reading on this.   there's a phrase here "if ur looking, you aren't cooking

    PS  while this acct hasa low post count I've been on here a year  as Jaime_Doug    still a newbie tho with low cook count

    LBGE, AR.  Lives in N.E. ATL
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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
    Get a good set of heat resistant gloves to remove the plate setter or adjustable rig. Whichever you decide to go with. I'd go AR personally. Welding gloves have served me well for years and years. Except the last pair which got meat grease on them and the dog chewed the hell out of them. LOL Get a good thermometer. Save your money for now and spend it on meat, lump and wood chunks till you figure out what you really need.

    Rowlett, Texas

    Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook

    The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings

     

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  • Fredb
    Fredb Posts: 98
    Give her anything in the devorce but keep the EGG!!!
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  • EggSmokeVa
    EggSmokeVa Posts: 378
    Fredb said:
    Give her anything in the devorce but keep the EGG!!!
    LOL!!! Well said
    Large BGE
    36" BlackStone
    Backwoods G2 Party
    Yard full of other stuff to cook on

    RVA -> Chesapeake Va
    Professional Drinker & Home Cook
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  • EggSmokeVa
    EggSmokeVa Posts: 378
    Thanks for the feedback
    Large BGE
    36" BlackStone
    Backwoods G2 Party
    Yard full of other stuff to cook on

    RVA -> Chesapeake Va
    Professional Drinker & Home Cook
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