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First BBQ with BGE
I read somewhere that the first few times you cook with the BGE that you should keep the temperatures low to help the seal seat properly. But I can't find any such information in the Operating Manual. Is it correct information? Is there anything else that one should be aware of, other than safety measures and burping the egg, the first few uses?
Thanks, Steve
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The only thing is to enjoy the process! You'll love it!
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Some do, some don't.The gasket glue will "cure" after a few cooks at 350-400 and lower. I did steak at 650 on mt 2nd cook without issue.This forum is for newbies. Don't be afraid to ask anything! You may get some ornery members that tell you to use the "search" function, but don't let this deter you from asking anything to learn more about your egg. You will learn a ton here and please try and go to an eggfest near you. You'll be amazed at what you can learn on a few hours that would take months on your own to do.Also, it helps to have an understanding significant other.
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Just cook, it will be fineSalado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.
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@swilson317-welcome aboard. BGE is a game changer-and if you spend much time here you may need another job. The after-market accessories are plentiful and come with some $$. But you can get by on the cheap for a while until you have a better feel for the BGE and what you mainly cook. As mentioned, ask away and you will get many answers- there are many routes to the promised land. Enjoy the journey!Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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This is the newbie forum. We are ALL always learning from each other. Welcome.Anderson, SC
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Sounds like you're on track, I don't think there is a break in process, just the experience s that people have had. You just don't want to blow out your gasket first time out. other than that, your best bet is your best. Have fun and whatever works for you is what you do. Thats what I think anyway.
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+1 on @eggcelsior comments and we are all newbies. I have had my egg for about 7 years now and just learned from this forum how to do a spatchcock chicken btw they are eggcellent. Ask away._________________________________________________Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
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I setup my Egg a few weeks ago and it did have a statement in the manual about keeping the first few cooks below either 350 or 400 (don't remember which).
North Texas
XL and Small BGE
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I was encouraged by my dealer to keep the first handful of cooks below 400. But there are lots of folks on here that cook without a gasket at all. My best advice is to ration your time on here. SWMBO is threatening intervention with me. You can find answers to any question you might have plus answers to thousands and thousands you never had but now will be intrigued by.
LBGE 2013, SBGE 2014, Mini 2015
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If BGE is still delivering with wimpy gaskets don't be alarmed you will probably need one someday. Lord, I apologize for saying that BGEs come / came with wimpy gaskets!
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This is from the mother ship's website. I thougth I saw it in the manual but could not find it but I knew I read it somewhere.
DO NOT cook at high temperatures on your first use
This may damage the gasket before it can properly seat itself. Keep the temperature on your first few cooks under 350°F / 177°C to allow the gasket adhesive to fully cure and adhere to the EGG. If you do happen to damage the gasket, you can replace it with another one available from any BGE dealer.
North Texas
XL and Small BGE
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r270ba said:This is the newbie forum. We are ALL always learning from each other. Welcome.
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What he said. And eggcelsior as well.r270ba said:This is the newbie forum. We are ALL always learning from each other. Welcome.
Welcome aboard!!!
Fwiw I babied my gasket on my large for a long time prolly 10 cooks under 400. It went up in smokes after just a hand full of steaks and pizzas. I'm partially gasket less now and have zero issues.
When I bought my second egg, a small, I cooked the first three cooks around 600
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Welcome to the board. Hold on, its a great ride. My first cook (about a year ago) was hamburgers using the dwell method and egg at 600. I still have my SOME gasket left. Keep reading the posts and askin questions, its amazing how much your cooking skills will increase. There are LOTS of good people here with a lot of knowledge that are willing to help.Simi Valley, California
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