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Greetings Eggheads! I think I'm hooked...
Two weeks ago the dear wife came home with a large BGE wedged into the backseat of her four door sedan. Once I got past the extreme aggravation (and pain) of removing it from her car, and squeezing it into its nest, I thanked her for the extravagant and unnecessary gift (I have Weber Genesis and kettle...). Of course, I fired it up that evening - kept the heat low - took baby steps with some boneless chicken breasts (I know - boring...).
Next cook, I stepped it up a bit - cut up a whole ovenstuffer roaster - hit it with some homemade rub. About an hour later, quite tasty. Next day, the girls left town - I ate leftover chicken (quite happily).
Next day, I picked-up and extra thick NY strip on the way home. Got the temp up to 350-ish, 3 minutes each side - pulled it off and covered while I jacked the temp to 600-ish. Finished with a 1 minute per side sear. Very good.
Next day, I joined the girls in Florida (never again between April and October...). Surprisingly, I spent large portions of any quiet time thinking about my Big Green Egg, and future cooks...
Got home yesterday - picked up NY strips for the girls, and a 1.5+ inch ribeye for me... Similar cooking method - reverse sear - but adjusted for thickness and number of steaks. Happiness all around...
Today, I wanted ribs! Got 2 racks of St. Louis style. Skipped the rub in favor of just salt and pepper. I don't have a plate setter, so rigged-up indirect cooking by pulling the guts out of an old smoker and inserting in the egg. Will post photos of the finished ribs later...
Ok...looks like I'm hooked! I've very much enjoyed reading the forum these last 2 weeks, and I'm looking forward to many a good meal.
John
Ok, I wrote that a few days ago, but it got hung-up in "new guy limbo", so it needs to be updated. Since then, pork chops, chicken thighs "Maryland style", and then last night was salmon.
I think I have a problem...
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No problem here-welcome aboard and continue to enjoy the journey. Above all, keep having' fun.
You have got this rig figured out. Go forth and continue to cook great groceries.Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint. -
She gave it to me June 25th - I was out of town one week, otherwise I've only had one dinner that wasn't cooked on the Egg!Maryland, 1 LBGE
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Awesome. Off an running lake a pro. Welcome.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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Welcome to the party pal!"I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
"The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat -
Tyler, TX XL BGE 2016, KJ Classic 2019, MES, 18.5 WSM, Akorn Jr, 36"&17" Black Stone, Adj Rig, Woo, Grill Grates, SS Smokeware Cap, KAB, FB 300, Thermapen -
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It all looks AMAZING! Fantastic job!
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Welcome and great cooks!!
Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
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Welcome and you don't have a problem. When you cook so much that you don't have room in two fridges and freezers for the left overs, then you might have a problem. Of course, you really have a problem when you start feeding the neighborhood cause you like to cook so much. Keep the cooks and pictures coming.
Ubi panis, ibi patria.
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You only have 2 fridges and 2 freezers? I think I see the problem here.SamIAm2 said:Welcome and you don't have a problem. When you cook so much that you don't have room in two fridges and freezers for the left overs, then you might have a problem. Of course, you really have a problem when you start feeding the neighborhood cause you like to cook so much. Keep the cooks and pictures coming.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX -
Hi my name is Brent "bucky925" and I'm a eggaholic.
The best things in life are not things.
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LOL! Yeah, but it's a small one.The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
You only have 2 fridges and 2 freezers? I think I see the problem here.SamIAm2 said:Welcome and you don't have a problem. When you cook so much that you don't have room in two fridges and freezers for the left overs, then you might have a problem. Of course, you really have a problem when you start feeding the neighborhood cause you like to cook so much. Keep the cooks and pictures coming.Ubi panis, ibi patria.
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yes we all have a problem here.
it's called eggaddictionLBGE with 76" Challenger Cooking Island -
Welcome to the asylumGreen egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN
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Welcome and yes it's addictive.
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Welcome... you will spend mo money now!!!Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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Thanks all for the warm welcome! Today's only cook was a side dish to take to my brother's house - I call it chili frijole con queso. Roasted poblanos, pinto beans, garlic, cayenne, red ale, and a dose of queso.
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