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New user, old egg

Hey fellas,
Newbie here with a used egg.  I've been lurking for a few weeks, and recently switched over from a pellet grill.  I've cooked on it once but after reading some threads have become a bit concerned.  I bought the large egg from a guy who said he'd had it for a number of years and was getting rid of it because he was moving.  Egg doesn't seem to be damaged but he told me he always used lighter fluid regularly and stored it outside uncovered.  After my first cook it did seep some dark muck, but the pork turned out awesome.  Got a new gasket kid, needs some hinge adjustments but nothing earth shattering.  I was thinking it might not be the worst idea to do a long low temp burn to get rid of some of the crap caked inside and maybe expel some more water, once the temps warm up. Any suggestions or things to be aware of would be greatly appreciated.  
-Cortezz in MT

Comments

  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,125
    Eventually it will Off Gas and may already have, I would not worry about it
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
  • SamIAm2
    SamIAm2 Posts: 1,957
    Welcome to the forum and enjoy the ride.
    Ubi panis, ibi patria.
    Large - Roswell rig, MiniMax-PS Woo; Cocoa, Fl.
  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,262
    Welcome! I wouldn't worry about the lighter fluid. Dump some lump and burn off any lighter fluid smell that might still be in there. Practice adjusting temps with the vents when burning off the lighter fluid so you can practice temp control. I also recommend checking the thermometer to see if it's still accurate. 
    "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
  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932

    Welcome. 

    As the seeping of muck, that happens sometimes.  Moisture and grease get trapped in the pores of the ceramic and will occasionally seep out.  I find this happens more often after lack of use.  More frequent usage helps keep your egg clean.

    As for the lighter fluid, I agree with the above.  The off gassing has likely already occurred, but a clean burn may not be a terrible idea.  No need to go nuclear, take the egg up to ~600F and let it ride for an hour or two.  It'll be plenty clean by the time you're done.


    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 33,910
    Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  Above all, have fun.  
    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.
  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Welcome. Good advice above. 
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,075
    Lucky find for you. I think you will be fine with your current set up.
    Just do as recommended above, by the experts, and you will enjoy your egg for years to come.
    Congratulations and welcome to wallet genocide.
    It is worth it.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,606
    Welcome !!  Enjoy
    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"
  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 33,418
    my egg in maine oozes a ton of black crud every spring, the whole base tuns brown/black. rain washes it away the next hard pour, its no biggie
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    People assume lighter fluid taste is a bad thing.  (generally, it is).  In my recollection of my youth growing up in the 60's and 70's, dad would use it liberally on the briquettes to the extent I think some of our burgers and steaks were practically embalmed by lighter fluid.  Just the smell of it would give me a Pavlovian reaction.

    Anyway, the idea persists that its use destroys the egg's suitability forever runs rampant here.

    Me: 

    ¯\_(ツ)_/¯


    ______________________________________________
    I love lamp..
  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,075
    There is a person close by where we live, that has a ceramic cooker, and uses lighter fluid. I have tasted his food, it does have a slight kerosine aroma and does have the "lighter fluid" taste, to me. Others are unable to discern the difference.
    I had quit using accelerators such as the typical lighter fluids, and now use cooking oil on a used paper towel, or the occasional cotton ball soaked in isopropyl.
    At least to me, there is a noticeable flavor difference.
    Who knows? 
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    Welcome to the party.  

    "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."

                                                                                  -Umberto Eco

    2 Large
    Peachtree Corners, GA
  • Agree the lighter fluid should not be an issue. It's volatile and will burn off if it hasn't.

    A really hot clean burn as @johnnyp suggested should get you back to a nice clean state.

    1 LBGE in Chapel Hill, NC
  • Thanks for all the quick replies, any concern with cooking on the egg with outside temps below freezing(especially if the eggs been in the elements for a while)? 
  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    Cortezz11 said:
    Thanks for all the quick replies, any concern with cooking on the egg with outside temps below freezing(especially if the eggs been in the elements for a while)? 
    Outside temps don't matter.  Let'er rip.
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Cortezz11 said:
    Thanks for all the quick replies, any concern with cooking on the egg with outside temps below freezing(especially if the eggs been in the elements for a while)?
    None.  You are good to go by design.
    ______________________________________________
    I love lamp..
  • Cortezz11 said:
    Thanks for all the quick replies, any concern with cooking on the egg with outside temps below freezing(especially if the eggs been in the elements for a while)?
    None.  You are good to go by design.
    Cortezz11 said:
    Thanks for all the quick replies, any concern with cooking on the egg with outside temps below freezing(especially if the eggs been in the elements for a while)? 
    Outside temps don't matter.  Let'er rip.
    perfect thanks.
  • bluebird66
    bluebird66 Posts: 2,789
    Enjoy your new egg!
    Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
    Floyd Va

  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    As a side note I would pass up any inferno clean burns just because your runnin an used egg with no warranty. A 500-600° burn will do just fine with a smaller chance of cracking your base.   

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.