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Any tips for first cook with a plate setter

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ChulaVistaEgg
ChulaVistaEgg Posts: 4
edited May 2012 in EggHead Forum
I just got my platesetter (on back order for about a month and a half) and am looking forward to doing my first indirect cook tomorrow.  Any tips for an "easy" first cook?  I was playing with the idea of buying some ribs, but don't know if it'd be safer to start with chicken.  I have, I think, a pretty decent handle on controlling the heat on my xl...
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  • brianwdmn
    brianwdmn Posts: 371
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    Cover the platesetter with foil. Even if you use a drip pan you dont want the burnt drippings to create off favors later when you use the platesetter again.
    Marietta, East Cobb, GA
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  • Phoenix824
    Phoenix824 Posts: 243
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    I went with baby back ribs for my first cook on my egg.     Was amazed at how they turned out for the very first time using the egg.    I just made sure I controled the temp early and kept it low rather than let it get away.   Was fun and I learned a lot since I had time to work with it.
    Steve Van Wert, Ohio XL BGE
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  • Flamethrower
    Flamethrower Posts: 493
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    I went with baby back ribs for my first cook on my egg.     Was amazed at how they turned out for the very first time using the egg.    I just made sure I controled the temp early and kept it low rather than let it get away.   Was fun and I learned a lot since I had time to work with it.

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    LET'S EAT
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  • butwhymalemodels
    butwhymalemodels Posts: 267
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    Ribs or Loaf Pan Chicken

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  • Mighty_Quinn
    Mighty_Quinn Posts: 1,878
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    Return it and get the adjustable rig with a spider and stone...
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