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EggDat

i did my second cook on my dad's big green egg.  I am waiting for my house to be done before I purchase my new large BGE. I decided to try a whole smoked chicken at 300 for about 1hr 40 minutes and it turned out perfectly.  It was juicy and had a good crunch to the skin.  Wanting to start getting into longer cooks and might to a pork but this weekend.  Any suggestions on temp and time?
i am also debating between a LBGE or an XLBGE.  Can't wait to share more

jhl192

I have an XL, L and M and if I could only have one it would be the XL.  Nice cook.  Try  a spatchcock chicken next time.  

leemschu

Spatchcock is the way to go! Keep on cooking! I have a large but I could use the xl I don't like having to squish food in there.

slovelad

Try spatchcock next time, looks allot cooler lol

and for the butt. Set it at 250 indirect, your choice of smoke wood ( I like apple) and expect about 1.5 hours per pound. Pull at 200-203

easy as that. 

CodyA88

Looks great man.  From a fellow newbie, welcome!

DoubleEgger

Welcome to the forum 

EggDat

jhl192 said:

I have an XL, L and M and if I could only have one it would be the XL.  Nice cook.  Try  a spatchcock chicken next time.  

Thanks, I am definitely doing a spatchcock next.  I have always done bbq chicken and I think that is going to be the way to go.  Will definitely send pics next time.  Thanks for the input.

Smoker317

Welcome to the forum!

johnmitchell

That chicken looks awesome..Welcome and good luck with the Butt.

YukonRon

Welcome to the forum, and the XL is the way to go. When doing a pork butt, I know this may appear crazy, after getting your rub on the meat, slather it with peach preserves, and smoke with peach wood and pecan. Low and slow 225F until 198 to 203.
one more word of caution, buying the big green egg is the least expensive thing you will do. Owning a big green egg is another story entirely. They don't call it the "BIG GREEN" egg, for nothing.
The important aspect though is to have fun.

six_egg

Welcome to the Forum. Great looking food there. I have two eggs LBGE and XBGE. Bought large first. 
+3 on XL.

NPHuskerFL

Welcome. 

bgebrent

Welcome aboard!

RAC

Welcome aboard!

TCT

Welcome and don't be a stranger!! Great 1st cook and keep Egging and don't forget to post pix!!

blasting

Welcome to the forum.  

Meatloaf is another good one to try early.  Inexpensive and ridiculously good smoked.  I like to stuff it with sharp cheddar and a couple slices of cooked bacon.

texaswig

Good looking cook. Welcome to the forum. 

lousubcap

Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  And here's a link to all things ceramic-a wealth of good info on this site.  http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramic.htm   Great cook right there.

bluebird66

Welcome to the forum and that's a great looking bird!

ziggypop

great looking bird. As for size, I have had a XL for a year, a mini max for a couple of months. I would choose an XL over a L, but my combo is very nice as we are a two person family.(usually) 

Egger_Girl

that chicken looks great! I've had my XL for a year and a half now.  So glad when we purchased it the person in the store told me the only complaint they ever get is that someone wishes they had bought a bigger egg.  Even though there are only 2 of us, we like to entertain.  Had 42 people over for the Super Bowl in February and I was able to do a LOT of wings at once.  The brisket I smoked last night was 11.48 lbs and was flat on the grid, plenty of room for my Turkey at Thanksgiving.

Papzi

Looks Good! Welcome Aboard!

SmokeLife

Research turbo butt recipes.  I have done low & slow and turbo and quite honestly haven't noticed a big difference in the finished product. Just make sure and hit the 200-205 degree internal temperature. There are a thousand different ways to do a pork butt, but it is a very forgiving cook.