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PatrickJ117
PatrickJ117 Posts: 32
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Like Christmas Eve right now...

Advice for the break in---how much charcoal for initial low heat burn? How hot? How long? How many times---was told under 350 and do it 3 times for cure of gasket.

Any other tips?
LBGE, Weber Summit 4 burner--Philadelphia, PA
Syracuse U., Yankees, E-A-G-L-E-S

Old Indian saying...When riding a dead horse, by all means dismount...
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    Go up to the fire ring is fine.  

    They say 350°, but I don't think I followed that.  

    Cook a butt first for low and slow.  Very forgiving meat that you'll get instant success from, more than likely.  

    I do recommend getting to know it first.  Fill it, light it, and play with the vents.  Bottom is macro, top is micro.  
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    Anything chicken or pork is a good start and really shines no matter what cooking format you're transitioning from.  

    Congrats and enjoy the process!!!



    "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."
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    2 Large
    Peachtree Corners, GA
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 33,906
    edited September 2017
    Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  The search function here will yield lots of threads on about any topic you may be interested in.  Above all, have fun.
    Edit:  cook something that was a favorite on a prior grill and notice the difference (if any).  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,262
    edited September 2017
    I agree with Tarheelmatt. Don't worry about the 350 degrees. It's only for the gasket. The gasket will come off at some point or another down the road no matter how much you baby it. Ask away with questions. Always someone to help 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • six_egg
    six_egg Posts: 1,112
    Welcome to the Group. The others above have you covered.

    XLBGE, LBGE 

    Fernandina Beach, FL

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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,404
    First thing you need to do is put your credit cards in a safe deposit box. This place will spend your money so fast your head will spin. 

    Second, fire it up and cook a fatty. 
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
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  • Yo_EGGcellency
    Yo_EGGcellency Posts: 44
    … I shared your eggcitement not too long ago. Personally, I did three burns (no food) under 350° just to acclimate myself with the vents. Patience, Grasshopper … you're gonna luv it. 
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,723
    Welcome, welcome!

    Put your City and State in your signature line.  Also, adding your cooking equipment in there helps others help you.

    Have fun!
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 18,004
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  • MeTed
    MeTed Posts: 800
    Sort of the same thing at Tarheelmatt said, think of the bottom vent as the gas and the top vent as the brake.
    Belleville, Michigan

    Just burnin lump in Sumpter
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Welcome
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Jai-Bo
    Jai-Bo Posts: 584
    Congrats coming aboard to the family!!!  My 1st cook was the America's Favorite...Hot dogs/hamburgers...
    Hunting-Fishing-Cookin' on my EGG! Nothing else compares!
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  • Rte1985
    Rte1985 Posts: 304
    First congrats!  Did a butt the first cook. Load your lump up to fire ring or you'll end up like me at 5 in the morn reloading!  Wait for good smoke!  Also don't get to attached to your visa! 
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,606
    Welcome brother... others got you covered 
    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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  • drumdudeguy
    drumdudeguy Posts: 165

    Welcome!

    Charlotte NC - Large Big Green Egg (2009) w/Nest and Handler
    Accessories: PSWoo, Woo, Adjustable Rig, Smokeware Cap and Temperature Gauge
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  • TideEggHead
    TideEggHead Posts: 1,345
    Welcome!
    LBGE
    AL
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  • SamIAm2
    SamIAm2 Posts: 1,957
    Welcome to the forum. Have fun and if you are going to cook scrapple in your new large, get a cast iron skillet. :)  
    Ubi panis, ibi patria.
    Large - Roswell rig, MiniMax-PS Woo; Cocoa, Fl.
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,075
    Yeah, the least expensive aspect of owning a BGE is the initial purchase. Everything that follows is where you will see your life savings dwindle to nothing.
    Worth every penny.
    Have fun.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • bluebird66
    bluebird66 Posts: 2,789
    Welcome!!
    Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
    Floyd Va

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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 18,004
    edited September 2017
    YukonRon said:
    Yeah, the least expensive aspect of owning a BGE is the initial purchase. Everything that follows is where you will see your life savings dwindle to nothing.
    Worth every penny.
    Have fun.
    You don't need 3/4 of the crap that people on here swear by. If you don't get caught up in the forum "must haves", it's not overly expensive. 
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  • Dobie
    Dobie Posts: 3,449
    Just fire it up and play with the vents for a couple hours to start getting a feel for temp control. Wait 15 or 20 minutes between changes, it's not immediate. Then throw some chicken on, easy and cheap.
    Jacksonville FL
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  • dsrguns
    dsrguns Posts: 421
    Welcome. I recommend getting a thermopen or similar. 
      
    XL BGE
    MD
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