Best accessories to buy with new egg

Stubby

Hello Eggheads, I am new to the forum and will be purchasing a XL by fathers day. The dealer is giving 15%off any accessories with purchase so I thought of adding a couple right away.
Thanks,
Stubby

Photo Egg

Congrats, welcome and say good buy to the rest of your expendable cash!
Honestly, I can't think of 1 BGE accessory I would buy over other products on the market. Skip the plate setter and get an Adjustable Rig or Woo with a pizza stone for indirect cooking.

https://ceramicgrillstore.com/collections/big-green-egg-xl-accessories-by-ceramic-grill-store

Next purchase would be...https://www.thermoworks.com/Thermapen-Mk4

Next would be a good pair of Welding gloves for removing hot items and racks.
I grabbed these at Home Depot. Great fit and feel.

https://www.amazon.com/Lincoln-Electric-KH962-Welding-Gloves/dp/B00MUWJBY2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1523445606&sr=8-2&keywords=welding+gloves+lincoln


 
Then cook for a few months before you buy a bunch of stuff you don't need.

kaybee

If just one thing, it would be a toss between the ThermaPen and a lump lighter like the LooftLighter. The easier it is to light the egg and the easier it is to get the desired results the more you will enjoy using it.

Dang - can't pick between them, get both, you won't regret it. I also second the vote on the welding gloves.

Teefus

A ThermaPen and a propane torch for lighting the lump. Get some decent charcoal too.

MeTed

Beer and bourbon.

zyou11

Conveggtor, ash tool, looftlighter, maybe a cover...

That being said, I agree with Photo Egg. The stuff at CGS is top notch and very versatile. Nice choice on the XL too!

CarolinaCrazy

I fell for the same deal and got a cover - never use it.

Thermapen is a must have.

Just got a Woo and love it. If you go that route, skip the platesetter and get a couple of half stones - much more flexibility.

pab

From an egg dealer I would simply get an ash tool and grid lifter. I am sure there are other places to get things like these, but I use mine all the time. Wish that I hadn't bought the platesetter, mine has been under the car port unused for almost seven years. I got an adjustable rig and stones from Ceramic Grill Store and the rig rarely leaves my egg. If you get the platesetter (conveggtor) then get a ps woo from CGS.

JMCXL

Thermapen from the manufacturers website if I only got one item to start, changed all my cooking, know your internal temps and you will look like a pro. Welcome and enjoy. Save some money for your second Egg...

mtasker

you should add a second job.  the spending never ends!  enjoy.

Kent8621

Costco membership for meat, the pig tail flipper, the smokware ash tool, if your egg is not under a cover get the smokeware cap and I really like the JJ George torch to light my egg.  as you get into it look at the ceramic grill store rigs and enjoy.

http://www.jjgeorgestore.com/grill-torch-charcoal-starter/

Stubby

Thanks.. i sure will check it out.. 

blasting

Welcome.  Buy a smokeware cap before the egg.  Sell the daisy wheel and snuff cap out of the egg box on ebay as brand new.

Thermapen, welding gloves, disposable gloves, ceramic grill rig ( not platesetter from bge),  drip pan, a roll of comercial foil, 16" oxo tongs, a couple pieces of cast iron, remote thermo such as the smoke.  I'd say these are the basics.  Have fun.

chuckytheegghead

Get the platesetter and ash tool to go with your XL then fire that baby up. After you use it for a while you can better determine what else you may “need”. The XL has lots of real estate to work with and should get you by as is, before adding accessories for some time. Enjoy your new egg. 

Hotch

Just go ahead and call Tom at The Ceramic Grill Store and order up the Woo, stones and AR for your XL. It will be the best value for your money over the years to come.

GATraveller

Thermapen is a must.

bikesAndBBQ

Pizza stone is nice to have. I know some people don’t like the CI grate. I got it as a gift and really like it. 

UncleBilly

+1 on the Themapen.  I had a couple of similar instant read thermometers, none of them can hold a candle to the Thermapen.  I also agree with the others that have said get a Woo and 2 1/2 stones.  That setup will do everything the platesetter can do and more, love mine.  I have the ash tool and shovel and do find that to be a useful tool.  

kl8ton

+1 on pig tail flipper

it is a bge product and it is great for quickly flipping many small items

SSQUAL612

Well you could add this to the list since it's for Father's Day      If you're a Vet you get a 10% discount.

https://ceramicgrillstore.com/collections/big-green-egg-xl-accessories-by-ceramic-grill-store/products/xl-woo-adjustable-rig-combo-bge?variant=39933275661

add this accessory when you order the Adj Rig Combo 

Recommended Accessories

Add 16x20 Oval Stainless Grid - XL Slide Guide w/Crossbar & 18 Round Stainless Drip Pan

You'll need 2 of these...you'll get one when you order the Accessories for the Adj Rig above so order 1 more.

https://ceramicgrillstore.com/collections/big-green-egg-xl-accessories-by-ceramic-grill-store/products/18-round-stainless-drip-pan-xl

https://ceramicgrillstore.com/collections/temperature-controllers-monitoring-devices/products/flame-boss-300-kamado-wifi-temperature-controller-fb300-k

https://ceramicgrillstore.com/collections/big-green-egg-xl-accessories-by-ceramic-grill-store/products/kick-ash-basket-bge-xl-ss

https://ceramicgrillstore.com/collections/big-green-egg-xl-accessories-by-ceramic-grill-store/products/ash-tool-xl

https://ceramicgrillstore.com/collections/big-green-egg-xl-accessories-by-ceramic-grill-store/products/19-round-ceramic-stone-xl

https://ceramicgrillstore.com/collections/big-green-egg-xl-accessories-by-ceramic-grill-store/products/175-round-ceramic-stone-xl

https://ceramicgrillstore.com/collections/big-green-egg-xl-accessories-by-ceramic-grill-store/products/19-half-round-ceramic-stone-xl

https://ceramicgrillstore.com/collections/smokeware-caps/products/smokeware-stainless-vented-chimney-cap-bge

SoCalTim

My only real suggestion - is to be wise with your cash. BGE Accessories are expensive, no matter the 'so called' discount.

Once the BGE 'fever' hits, it hits hard.

I have so much crap i just had to have, that now collects dust in my garage, including a (Then) $300 Joetisserie ... money down the drain ...

Heed my words.

lousubcap

Welcome aboard and enjoy the upcoming journey.  Above all, have fun.  
Good luck with your quest to manage the spending with accessories.  You need a quick read thermo and a way to cook indirect.  Many ways to get there as noted above.  You have the luxury of time on your side to sort thru this.  FWIW-

Carolina Q

As you must have noticed, most of the suggestions are not BGE items. There are many aftermarket companies that are forum favorites. A 15% discount off of BGE list might bring prices down to what you would pay at one of the aftermarket places.

i I suggest buying very little to start with. Figure out what you need as you go rather than buying stuff that sits around collecting dust. 

A Thermapen is an excellent choice (I have one and love it), but I also have a Lavatools instant read for $45 that performs as well as the T-pen for half the price. I just got it a month or two ago, but so far it's great! Backlit and rotating display too. 
https://www.lavatools.co/products/javelin-pro-d?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiJXbi8Sy2gIVm4SzCh0b4QccEAQYByABEgIK9vD_BwE

Welder's gloves are a must as well.

And I LOVE my pigtail flippers!!! Just bought a set recently and am kicking myself for waiting so long. 

fishlessman

very few regret the thermapen purchase, start there. i went maybe 10 years with a drip pan, a grid raised above the felt line and some firebricks. no plate setter and was cooking as well as most with everything.  eventually you drift to the ceramic grill store, great quality, great products

Kent8621

forgot to mention the Kick ash basket, one of the best items I have.

SSQUAL612

SoCalTim said:

My only real suggestion - is to be wise with your cash. BGE Accessories are expensive, no matter the 'so called' discount.

Once the BGE 'fever' hits, it hits hard.

I have so much crap i just had to have, that now collects dust in my garage, including a (Then) $300 Joetisserie ... money down the drain ...

Heed my words.

I have so much of this so called crap that I see another XL in my future so I can use it all.  It’ll wait till I get to TEXAS though so I can have a table for 2 XL’s & start the outdoor kitchen.  

SSQUAL612

And don’t forget the Blackstone...

Stubby

THANK YOU  all for the great stuff here. I have lots to look at and a bit of time time. One thing is for sure a thermometer and a few tools will be needed. I love the after market.. 

GrateEggspectations

Photo Egg said:

Congrats, welcome and say good buy to the rest of your expendable cash!
Honestly, I can't think of 1 BGE accessory I would buy over other products on the market. Skip the plate setter and get an Adjustable Rig or Woo with a pizza stone for indirect cooking.

https://ceramicgrillstore.com/collections/big-green-egg-xl-accessories-by-ceramic-grill-store

Next purchase would be...https://www.thermoworks.com/Thermapen-Mk4

Next would be a good pair of Welding gloves for removing hot items and racks.
I grabbed these at Home Depot. Great fit and feel.

https://www.amazon.com/Lincoln-Electric-KH962-Welding-Gloves/dp/B00MUWJBY2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1523445606&sr=8-2&keywords=welding+gloves+lincoln


 
Then cook for a few months before you buy a bunch of stuff you don't need.

“Say good buy to the rest of your expendable cash”.

Freudian slip? 

jeponline

Kent8621 said:

Costco membership for meat, the pig tail flipper, the smokware ash tool, if your egg is not under a cover get the smokeware cap and I really like the JJ George torch to light my egg.  as you get into it look at the ceramic grill store rigs and enjoy.

http://www.jjgeorgestore.com/grill-torch-charcoal-starter/

Well now I have a torch I really don’t need on its way. 

Kent8621

jeponline said:

Kent8621 said:

Costco membership for meat, the pig tail flipper, the smokware ash tool, if your egg is not under a cover get the smokeware cap and I really like the JJ George torch to light my egg.  as you get into it look at the ceramic grill store rigs and enjoy.

http://www.jjgeorgestore.com/grill-torch-charcoal-starter/

Well now I have a torch I really don’t need on its way. 

I truly enjoy mine, I talked with him the other day and he is going to be at North Georgia and Wassi's eggfests also for people that want to see them.