Newbie's First Cook-Heavy pics

EgginRN

Finally got the nest finished and was able to install the LBGE for my first cook. Wow! this thing is great. Never going back to gas!!!!! :woohoo:

Finished Nest


Heated up quickly to 650


More family showed up, we loaded it with Sirlion&T-bone


Seared at 650, then lowered the temp, Perfect char. crusted Medium with a little asp.

Broc

Welcome! Nice set-up!

Simple tip -- Replace the Kingsford...

loco_engr

Wow, what a great setup! Hope the dude in the background is down wind!

EgginRN

Any recommendations. Only thing I could find quickly.

llrickman

BGE lumps burns nicely and rather small amount of ash but is rather $$$$$

The highest rated one on http://nakedwhiz.com/nwindex.htm

is Ozark oak. That's what I'm using tonight to do my butts . Its the first bag I've had but i like what I've seen so far

read the lump reviews and make your decision from whats available in your area

EgginRN

Right on. Where did you get the ozark oak from. Thanks

Zippylip

beautiful table, very well done, all that room on both sides & down below will come in very handy, & the granite was a great choice for hot stuff & ease of cleaning; consider submitting the picture to the Naked Whiz' site, he has a gallery of ceramic cooker tables, you already have the link above in llrickman's post, your table is unique & would be a nice addition to the gallery

llrickman

My BGE dealer sells it along with a few others.

PhilsGrill

Great! How did you get those great looking grill marks on the gasket?

EgginRN

Thank you! Very pleased with it. I have already found some upgrades for the table.

EgginRN

First battle wound and mistake, Forgot to spread charcoal, pulled grill and set on top, immediate burning. Oops!

Panhandle Smoker

You have done it now, They will always show up at dinner time now. :woohoo: Another virgin Egg never to be white again. :laugh: Nice looking first cook.

PhilsGrill

You will soon learn to just pour it in. But it's cool to have a battle scared gasket already!

Panhandle Smoker

Just an observation, Don't be stingy with the lump. You can fill it up to the fire ring with no problem.

EgginRN

That is the truth Eddie, the neighbors on the other side poked their heads in to. :ermm: I'll fill it up next time.

Hoss

All the best! You ain't seen nothin yet!!!

JLOCKHART29

Welcome and glad you are enjoying your investment! Looks like you jumped in head first. Awsome set up you got there all ready!!

NoVA Bill

Great looking cook. I really like the "nest" it's simplicity of design and functionality really caught my eye.

SteveinTN

Everything is GREAT. You will love the egg. this year is sold out in Atlanta. but you must go to an eggfeast. also check out the coal bins they sell at lowes. they are made by kingsford. i think they are great.

- steve

Aunt Crazy

Beautiful nest! And the food lloked wonderful...to think I just did a spatchcock chicken (which was very good) for my first cook

EgginRN

I was bummed about the eggfest sale out. I wanted to go and get some pointers and learn from the vets. That is my next purchase for the coals. Thank you.

shaw988

Well done sir.
BRAVO!
Your photos are a big inspiration to me. I am in th eplanning stages to buils the same type of center and I had some questions around the actual Egg section. Your photos have answered that.
Stay tuned over the next few weeks.

lowercasebill

table is beautiful as is your cook !!!
consensus here is you need the little green egg feet between the paver and the egg.
bill

Florida Grillin Girl

Very Awesome Cook. And nice table. You are going to be very popular in your neighborhood.

Faith
Tampa

rsmdale

Nice table and great cook,enjoy it all.


GOOD EATS AND GOOD FRIENDS


DALE

emilluca

Get the feet under the egg or you will have burn through on that nice table.
E