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Type of Big Green Egg to buy.

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  • Yno
    Yno Posts: 529
    I went through this myself, and the large was the most recommended size. It apparently is the biggest seller. Even my dealer said it would be all I need for the two of us. Naturally, I bought the XL. I have never regretted that decision. I even made a raised grill and have used that when company comes and I have done appetizers, dessert, veggies, and a lot of protein on the Egg. Love my XL!
    XL BGE in San Jose, CA. Also a Pit Barrel Cooker, a Cal Flame P4 gasser, and lots of toys including the first ever Flame Boss 300 in the wild. And a new Flame Boss 500.
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  • da87
    da87 Posts: 640
    We've had our large for a year now - 90%+ of the time just the two of us.  I love the flexibility the large gives us - when its just 2 I can make the entire meal on the egg.  As long as the gasket seal is good I'm able to re-use the lump across multiple cooks.  When family or friends are over I can do big cooks without issue.  Finally, I couldn't imagine making smaller pizzas - they go too fast even when just the two of us to make anything smaller!

    Until recently I kept my weber kettle as I could quickly grill veggies or burgers and dogs for the kids while the main meal is on the egg the few times a year I needed the space (gave it to my sister yesterday since after eating food from the egg she wanted to "slowly" get back into real (read "not with gas") grilling/barbeque.   Any charcoal/lump holding grill can stand in for this role, but gifting the old weber will likely lead to a new/added kamado purchase on my part...
    Doug
    Wayne, PA
    LBGE, Weber Kettle (gifted to my sister), Weber Gasser

    "Two things are infinite:  the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe"   Albert Einstein
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  • Jellyworm
    Jellyworm Posts: 96
    I also have a large for the two of us.  There are times I wish I had an XL but 95% of the time the large is perfect!
    Large BGE
    Houston, TX
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  • bo31210
    bo31210 Posts: 715
    Only regret I have ever had about buying an egg was I bought a medium.   2 years later I sold it for a large.   Only two of us 99% of the time.
    In the middle of Georgia!    Geaux Tigers!!!!!
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  • egginNthefreeworld
    egginNthefreeworld Posts: 68
    XL.
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  • EggPerfection
    EggPerfection Posts: 124
    I've had a large for so long that the XL was years from even existing when I bought.  That's what I recommend. Use the savings to load up on accessories and you'll always be able figure out a way to cook whatever you need.
    Best - Jack
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  • Hans61
    Hans61 Posts: 3,901
    Love my XL 
    “There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
    Coach Finstock Teen Wolf
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    Large is the flagship, get at least one. 
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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