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First Time BGE Owner - XL with Modular Nest
marcdc
Posts: 126
Hey Everyone,
I'm a first time BGE owner and have been lurking on this forum for about a month or so. Thank you to everyone here for their input! This forum is a such a great resource, especially when you're starting from scratch. A good friend of mine has an XL built into a custom stone island/outdoor kitchen, and every time he's used it I've been amazed at the results.
Recently I moved out of NYC and relocated to MD, just outside of DC. Now that I actually have a backyard, rather than pigeons sh*tting on a balcony, it was time to get a BGE.
I purchased the BGE during Memorial Day Weekend, and the place I bought it from was offering a free EGGspander kit, free convEGGtor, the new rEGGulator cap, 20lbs of charcoal, free installation and delivery, and 10% off accessories. I took advantage of the 10% off accessories and added three of the Modular Nest pieces, the main holder and then one on each side. Decided to go with the stainless tops and the distressed acacia wood inserts on caster wheels. I love the way that it looks, although I'm still not 100% sold on the distressed grey look vs the color that matches the XL's main handle.
I also purchased an XL Kick Ash bucket, a Thermopop pen, and the Thermoworks Smoke thermometer. Thanks to the people here for posting about the Ace Hardware Rockwood Charcoal deal because I picked up 4 bags of Rockwood Charcoal too haha.
Haven't been able to use it yet since there's still some construction/renovations going on at the house and we're not fully moved in yet, but once we do I plan on christening it with some ribs (gonna try the Car Wash Mike recipe the first time). Super pumped to cook on it!
Oh, one last thing, the place I bought the BGE from sent me an email today saying there's a new Modular Nest option with cabinet doors. The wife would kill me right now, but I think I want to add one more regular Modular piece with stainless tops on the right side, and then also this new cabinet at the end to make a proper "L Shape" configuration. But there's time for that I suppose. Below is what the new piece looks like:
Looking forward to joining the forum! Can't wait to post pictures of the first cook!
I'm a first time BGE owner and have been lurking on this forum for about a month or so. Thank you to everyone here for their input! This forum is a such a great resource, especially when you're starting from scratch. A good friend of mine has an XL built into a custom stone island/outdoor kitchen, and every time he's used it I've been amazed at the results.
Recently I moved out of NYC and relocated to MD, just outside of DC. Now that I actually have a backyard, rather than pigeons sh*tting on a balcony, it was time to get a BGE.
I purchased the BGE during Memorial Day Weekend, and the place I bought it from was offering a free EGGspander kit, free convEGGtor, the new rEGGulator cap, 20lbs of charcoal, free installation and delivery, and 10% off accessories. I took advantage of the 10% off accessories and added three of the Modular Nest pieces, the main holder and then one on each side. Decided to go with the stainless tops and the distressed acacia wood inserts on caster wheels. I love the way that it looks, although I'm still not 100% sold on the distressed grey look vs the color that matches the XL's main handle.
I also purchased an XL Kick Ash bucket, a Thermopop pen, and the Thermoworks Smoke thermometer. Thanks to the people here for posting about the Ace Hardware Rockwood Charcoal deal because I picked up 4 bags of Rockwood Charcoal too haha.
Haven't been able to use it yet since there's still some construction/renovations going on at the house and we're not fully moved in yet, but once we do I plan on christening it with some ribs (gonna try the Car Wash Mike recipe the first time). Super pumped to cook on it!
Oh, one last thing, the place I bought the BGE from sent me an email today saying there's a new Modular Nest option with cabinet doors. The wife would kill me right now, but I think I want to add one more regular Modular piece with stainless tops on the right side, and then also this new cabinet at the end to make a proper "L Shape" configuration. But there's time for that I suppose. Below is what the new piece looks like:
Looking forward to joining the forum! Can't wait to post pictures of the first cook!
Comments
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Awesome looking setup. Congrats and I am excited to see what comes out of that egg!
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Definitely jumping in with both feet. Looks like a great set up. Congrats and welcome aboard! Love the avatar, too.Stillwater, MN
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Thank you! You and me both... really excited to fire it up for the first time.cookingdude555 said:Awesome looking setup. Congrats and I am excited to see what comes out of that egg! -
you guys weren't lying when you say the cost of the BGE itself is the cheapest part of this hobby. it's way too easy to spiral down the wormhole here...StillH2OEgger said:Definitely jumping in with both feet. Looks like a great set up. Congrats and welcome aboard! Love the avatar, too. -
Nice setup and welcome aboard! Would love to see pics from the maiden voyage if you get a chance.Memphis, TN
LBGE, 2 SBGE, Hasty-Bake Gourmet -
Welcome, you have no idea what is to come.
XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys -
It is only money. Enjoy it while you have it. College for your children is not that great of an investment.
Talk to me after your third freezer. Just buy the big one. I think we are close to $90 grand in upgrades and purchases since we got our first BGE.
Life does not have to suck.
Have fun."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
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100% will do!mEGG_My_Day said:Nice setup and welcome aboard! Would love to see pics from the maiden voyage if you get a chance. -
Haha, fortunately my children are both under the age of 2, so i have time to make it up (I hope!)YukonRon said:It is only money. Enjoy it while you have it. College for your children is not that great of an investment.
Talk to me after your third freezer. Just buy the big one. I think we are close to $90 grand in upgrades and purchases since we got our first BGE.
Life does not have to suck.
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Wow!!! Great set up. Welcome and happy 4th to you and the family.Greensboro North Carolina
When in doubt Accelerate.... -
Welcome to the Egghead world. I would recommend the Amazingribs.com site as well.
The Last Meal Ribs method has served me well. I sub Dizzy Dust No Salt for the spice rub but dry brining with Kosher Salt makes a huge difference.
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fabulous, thank you. I saw a couple of people have linked to recipes & info over there before; the concept of not taking your meat out of the fridge to bring it up to room temp prior to cooking it blew my mind... I haven't poked around a lot there, but I'll definitely make sure to do thatdstearn said:Welcome to the Egghead world. I would recommend the Amazingribs.com site as well.
The Last Meal Ribs method has served me well. I sub Dizzy Dust No Salt for the spice rub but dry brining with Kosher Salt makes a huge difference. -
Welcome! Now let’s see you dirty that bad boy up!Flint, Michigan
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Just ordered the modular nest for the XL... Already considering expansions :-)
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100%!! can't wait to fire her upFred19Flintstone said:Welcome! Now let’s see you dirty that bad boy up! -
haha, you and me both. more more moreTracebuzta said:Just ordered the modular nest for the XL... Already considering expansions :-) -
nice set-up and welcome to MarylandCooking on an XL and Medium in Bethesda, MD.
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Nice setup! Are you familiar with Dizzy Pig BBQ in Manassas?
might consider signing up for their email, they have demo cooks and classes.
https://dizzypigbbq.com
Lrg 2008
Mini 2009 -
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I am not, thank you for sending this along! Will definitely check this outmarysvilleksegghead said:Nice setup! Are you familiar with Dizzy Pig BBQ in Manassas?
might consider signing up for their email, they have demo cooks and classes.
https://dizzypigbbq.com -
Welcome! Nice rig there!
1 LBGE, 1 SBGE, 1 KBQ and a 26" Blackstone near Blackstone, Virginia
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