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Awaiting Delivery - What Should we Cook First?
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Sandi_k
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So, our BGE is due to be delivered tomorrow. I know we're supposed to keep the heat down for the first 5-6 meals to protect the seal, so no searing of steaks. What would you suggest for our Break-In Cooking meal?
Looking forward to playing with it sometime soon!
Looking forward to playing with it sometime soon!
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Peppers
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 -
Peppers.1.2
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 -
I would recommend spatchcock chicken which is delicious, easy, and keeps the temp down. You can find plenty of recipes here and other places.
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Load it up with lump and throw a butt on there. It's a super forgiving cook and tastes phonominal. A butt was my first egg success.
"Where the weak grow strong and the strong grow great, Here's to "Down Home," the Old North State!"
Med & XL
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Just a heads up expect the gasket to fail. I followed all directions and mine failed while cooking at 400. I wish I would have gone with a nomex gasket from the get go.
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I would highly recommend that you remove the gasket before your first cook. That is what i did and it was easy. Took me about 10 minutes to fully remove it. The Rutland was on in other 10 min and let it dry/cure overnight. Mind i only removed the bottom felt gasket and left the top gasket on.FelipeMen, easier fed than understood!!
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So if we went with the spatchcock chicken, do you turn it? What dome temp? We don't have a Thermotemp yet, and this is with the OEM dome thermometer.
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First thing you need to do before firing up is to calibrate your thermometer. Sometimes they are way off.
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I suggest doing something simple first, burgers, chicken. Makes it easier to get used to temp control. Then move on to other stuff as you get the hang of it. The stock gasket will burn off t some point but the warrenty covers it. You're going to love it!ScooterMid TN. Hangin' in the 'Boro. MIM Judge
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I'll vote for what I made a Pork loin (click for link), decent temp, decent time, very forgivable:(sorry for large pic. trying new photbucket account.need to see about how to get those thumbnails.)Bx - > NJ ->TX!!!All to get cheaper brisket!
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Spatch **** here too. Let it sit in the fridge uncovered overnight to get crispier skin texture. Fire up the egg and stabilize it around ~375. I like to toss in some apple wood chunks.
Throw your favorite chix seasoning or rub on the bird while the egg warms up. I put EVO on as well. Place it on the egg direct and preferably raised grid if you have the means to do so. I like to put it breast down for the first 15 minutes or so for a little char then flip for the remainder of the cook, bout 1.5 hrs or desired internal temp. I think around 180 thigh, 165 breast.LBGE, Weber OTG w/ Rotisserie, Weber Genesis S-330, Chargriller Duo, AR-15, AK-47
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