First try on the egg

KGilma2018

I used my Egg for the first time last night.  I decided to roast a whole chicken because the manual said to keep it under 350 F.  I let it warm up for about an hour and half while I played with the vents.  I got it stabilized right at 350 and put the chicken on.  45 Min I stuck the meat thermometer in it was about 120F.  Here is the mistake I made, at 145F I opened and put some asparagus on tin foil in with it figuring I had about 15 min left.  The temp dropped to 300 and wouldn't move, so I bumped the vent open a little.  Which in turn added some smoke flavor to the asparagus which I didn't care for.  I realized afterwards what happened.  I was using the conveggtor and the tin foil the asparagus was on was blocking the air flow on one side.  Lesson learned.  As for the chicken, it came out perfect, even though it took a little longer than it should have.  I did a simple brine overnight, and found a rub recipe on the internet.  Though, I didn't particularly care for the rub.

lousubcap

Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  Above all, have fun.  
Great looking chix.  
Make sure your dome thermo is calibrated.  

DoubleEgger

Welcome. Chicken is usually best at 400F. At that temp, you are generally a shade over an hour on cook time. Asparagus cooks quickly. I put it on once the meat is off the egg and resting. 

Let us know if we can help you shorten the learning curve. 

KGilma2018

lousubcap said:

Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  Above all, have fun.  
Great looking chix.  
Make sure your dome thermo is calibrated.  

I checked the dome thermo with boiling water, it was dead on.  

KGilma2018

DoubleEgger said:

Welcome. Chicken is usually best at 400F. At that temp, you are generally a shade over an hour on cook time. Asparagus cooks quickly. I put it on once the meat is off the egg and resting. 

Let us know if we can help you shorten the learning curve. 

Thanks, I was just going by what I bake chicken at in the oven.

xfire_ATX

I use Grill Mats for Asparagus indirect work great.

Theophan

WELCOME, and congratulations on a good first cook!  I am sure you will have many many more wonderful experiences.  I never LOVED grilling until I got a Big Green Egg, and I think you're in for a great time!

KGilma2018

Thanks.  Now a question about the "few" first cooks under 350.  I ended up having it cooking for about 3.5 hours because my fiance ETA back home from shopping changed (go figure!).  I don't mind having to do a few more low cooks, I've got some ribs in the freezer that are calling my name but I've some steaks I'd like to sear off too!  How many cooks do I need really need to do under 350?

TEXASBGE2018

KGilma2018 said:

Thanks.  Now a question about the "few" first cooks under 350.  I ended up having it cooking for about 3.5 hours because my fiance ETA back home from shopping changed (go figure!).  I don't mind having to do a few more low cooks, I've got some ribs in the freezer that are calling my name but I've some steaks I'd like to sear off too!  How many cooks do I need really need to do under 350?

I wouldn't worry about it anymore. The main reason for this is to ensure that the gasket has sealed properly. Fire away and cook some steaks or pizzas at 600. I did after owning the egg 1 week.

YukonRon

I do plenty of beef, pork, etc., with sub 350F temps, until they get to a certain IT, then I jack the temp up for final cook and sear. Turns out great 

logchief

Hey Welcome, like @TEXASBGE2018 go for it now.  Chicken looks great, looking forward to more Q pics.