Newbies looking for help with accessories

Unknown

We are BGE newbies. We have had one for all of 48 hours and cooked twice on it and loved the results! However, we don't know which accessories that are a "must have". Can any of you help us decide? I only have the daisy wheel, thermometer, and v-rack. BTW, I love this forum!!!!

kim

greytgreymom,
platesetter for indirect cooks...which will likely be the majority of your cooks. Good luck! I love my egg and this forum.

Tim M

greytgreymom,[p]A plate setter (sold by BGE) is a nice thing and a good Polder type thermometer on a cable is a must have. I hope your Egg came with the steel grate - nice to have as well.[p]Tim
[ul][li]Tim's cookbook etc[/ul]

nikkig

greytgreymom,
I will third on the plate setter, and also a pizza stone. A MAPP torch is also handy and fun for lighting. Also an extra grid for doing raised cooking. I think I have only used my v-rack once, I prefer just to use the extra grate. A fish/veggie grid is also really handy to have.[p]~nikki

CR

greytgreymom,
In addition to the Plate Setter and Polder type thermometer you need the Ash Tool. It is fairly inexpensive and is a must(unless you want to make one but IMO not worth it) for cleaning out the ashes from the bottom of your BGE. [p]The above items will get you through most all of your cooking. You can later add to your accessories, depending upon your preferences. Other items would be Pizza/Baking Stone, Wok, V-Rack, Verticle Roasting Racks, etc.[p]

Strmn2Smoke

greytgreymom,
Asbestos or welders gloves are a must...nde

Gfw

<p />greytgreymom, my favorite accessories and ones that I would include as must haves... 1) Polder even though my has been burned out for a while; 2) Ash tool - it does a great job of stirring old charcoal before relighting; and 2) firebricks (6 for a large or 4 for a medium) that are available for about $1.50 each. Dome thermometer goes without saying.[p]If you have a few minutes, take the time and check out the link below... you might find a few things taht may be helpful.[p]Wecome to the BGE :~}

[ul][li]Gfw's BBQ[/ul]

Spring Chicken

greytgreymom,
I second everything suggested so far and add my recommendation to get a cool looking hat, some extra outdoor chairs and some larger ice chests to hold the additional beer you are going to need to entertain your many new friends. [p]Spring Chicken
Spring Texas USA

Bordello

greytgreymom,
Welcome to egg land, you are starting a long enjoyable journey and will gain many new friends here on the forum.[p]Now, for your question,
I will second the suggestion by Strmn2smoke about welders gloves or anything that protects you from high heat. The gloves should be 3/4 length up the arm. I use Grilla Gloves, they almost go to my elbows. I use them when doing high temp. cooks because of the heat that comes out of the egg when you open it. [p]Are you aware of the "Flashback"??? If not, check out the link below.[p]New Bob[p]
[ul][li]Flashback by The Naked Whiz[/ul]

Gloria

greytgreymom,
Lots of Yellowtail wine........and some Dizzy Pig rubs.

mollyshark

greytgreymom,[p]Ok. Here's my list aside from what has been mentioned:[p]A pigtail flipper
Thermapen
v-rack
beer can (with beer)
cookie sheet or such that works as a drip pan
mist thing for spraying olive oil
olive oil
kosher salt
mustard[p]I'm sure I'll think of more. I'm suffering from leftover sirloin tip roast I did yesterday with a TON of garlic cloves stuck in it. And a couple shots of vodka that went with it. Oh, and horseradish. My lord that's good stuff.

Shelby

greytgreymom,[p]I agree with everything listed below. My thoughts are, if you don't have one already, a separate freezer to take advantage of any sales on stuff you'll want to cook or a place to store leftovers. Wait...I never have leftovers![p]Welcome and ask away! Someone here is bound to have an answer.

StumpBaby

greytgreymom,[p]There's only one thing I can add....[p]Nothing goes better with the egg..than a large bucket-o cheeze whiz.[p]Paul[p]

jwitheld

greytgreymom,
TABLE (with bracing)[p][/b]

QBabe

greytgreymom,[p]We're newbies as of late summer and, as you've probably figured out, you want it ALL! Q'ing toys are tops on my Christmas list. Welcome![p]QBabe
:~)

WooDoggies

greytgreymom,[p]Ummm,lessee... can't add much but maybe might help is... a hula hoop, a bag of deep fried pork rinds, a six pack of PBR, Elvis on 8-track, a gross of bottle rockets, sippin whiskey... single malt or blend or Kentucky or whatever..., lava lamp, cheap sunglasses, John Deere baseball cap, lawn chair, mulberry smokin wood, Louiseville slugger, attitude, Canadian lump, large cuts of MEAT and a little patience or none at all, mapp torch, tantric breathing, Sweet Baby Ray's, getting Spun, prime cuts, extra virgin olive oil, and a remote thermometer with an alarm that can wake you from the PBR/whiskey induced slumber.[p]Welcome to the forum! :~)[p]john

Banker John

greytgreymom,
1) Will for sure want the gloves. Once you experience your first flashback, you will understand.
2) Place setter
3) Pizza Stone & 2 peels
4) Table or the wing things (fold down tables)
5) Ash tool
6) digital camera to share Egg results with all your new friends[p]Banker John

Unknown

<p />greytgreymom,[p]Get yourself some MAPP gas.[p]Pout

BlueSmoke

Banker John,
Those peels... I recommend one wooden, one metal.
Add a couple of 8" round aluminum pans for baking, and 8 or 10 firebrick.
Add another couple gross bottle rockets to WooDoggie's order, and toss in a bottle of distilled cane juice.[p]Ken

Zeke

greytgreymom, I'd would strongly suggest that you have a replacement gasket kit, just in case.

Unknown

BlueSmoke, What's a peel?

Unknown

New Bob, Wow!!! Thank you so much, I did check out the link you gave. What an eye opener!!

BlueSmoke

greytgreymom,
Think "spatula on a stick." A peel is the long (more or less) handled thing they use to slide bread, pizza, etc. into the oven.
The wooden ones are really nice to form pizza on. With practise, plus cornmeal or flour on the peel, you can slide the pizza right onto the baking surface. Not so handy for hearth-baked (or pizza-stone-baked) breads which need a long second rise.
The metal ones are great for removing the product from oven or Egg - slide it right under the product and you're in business. Again, with practise and flour, you can slide them under risen bread to carry it to the Egg.

Unknown

BlueSmoke,Thanks, I know what you're talking about now. There are so many terms I have never heard before!!! Wow!

BlueSmoke

greytgreymom,
I think if you worked at it, you could do it on cue, delighting small children and scaring the bejabers out of everybody and everything else...
Ken

Unknown

BlueSmoke, I would love to show of to my 2 grandchildren, but I'd probably end up in the emergency room. Perhaps in time!

Unknown

kim, what's a plate setter, i have seen it mentioned on several other posts in response, but don't what it is.

Bordello

greytgreymom,
Thank you for the reply, I am very late in getting back here. I'm glad I could pass on some safety measure to ya but all of the credit for the information goes to the Naked Whiz for his helpful website.[p]Happy safe Egg'n,
New Bob