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cartman
cartman Posts: 5
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Hello all,

 

I am new to the egg world; just recently purchased a large bge. Unfortunately I am currently a bit of a nomad and am not able to set up my egg until permanent residence is completed. So far I have been researching what accessories for the egg are a must or used a lot in general. I bought the place setter with the egg which seems to be a  crucial component. So far the digiq or equivalent seems very interesting and I will most likely purchase a pizza stone. The cast iron grids seem like a nice addition for steaks but am not sure. What other accessories are recommended. Look forward to hearing feed back so I can continue the planning process.

Thank you in advance,

 

Cartman

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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    Welcome to the herd. You will get a wealth of knowledge and support here. Post what type of cooks you will doing. It will help in answering your request.
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • jtippers
    jtippers Posts: 512
    My top three accessories in order...

    Thermapen! This is the best $100 you will spend. Use it on every cook.

    I would return the Platesetter and purchase the Adjustable Rig from CeramicGrillStore.com. I originally bought a PS, but gave it away shortly after getting my AR. Check out the R&B combo and go from there. Also, if you have questions, call them. They are really great to provide help and support in getting you what you want to make the most of your egg.
    Here is the thread where I posted my AR when it came in:

    DigiQ or CyberQ - Both are great for long overnight cooks, but for shorter stuff (around 5 hours or less) I just control manually. Alternatively, and for less money, you can look into getting the Maverick. It doesn't control your fire, but gives you wireless viability to both the pit temp as well as your food. This keeps you from opening the egg so much to check temps.
    Here is a link to purchase the Maverick:

    If you have never heard the analogy before... the Egg is just a down payment on the Eggcessories. It is a hobby, so get what lights your fire and enjoy it!
    SBGE December 2012 •  XLBGE December 2013 •  Yoder YS640 July
    Location: Jasper, Georgia

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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    Welcome to the lifestyle. Regardless of what you plan to cook a camera is a must! As the saying goes... "pictures or it didn't happen".

    You might also consider a thermapen instant thermometer.
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    Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.
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    Aurora, Ontario, Canada
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  • cartman
    cartman Posts: 5
    Thank you. In general plan on grilling and smoking, but after seeing what the egg can do I would like to try baking. Mostly plan on cooking beef, poultry and fish. I am not extremely experienced in outdoor cooking in general but have always wanted to become more involved, so I open to feed back of all sorts.
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  • jtippers
    jtippers Posts: 512
    TexanOfTheNorth said:
    Regardless of what you plan to cook a camera is a must! As the saying goes... "pictures or it didn't happen".

    +1 - How could I forget that?!?!?!?!?
    SBGE December 2012 •  XLBGE December 2013 •  Yoder YS640 July
    Location: Jasper, Georgia

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,671

    You will want some sort of rig for raised direct cooks-before you jump into after-market toys you can use a couple of fire bricks, or nuts and bolts and a second grid to elevate the cook height to around gasket level or above. 

    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • cartman
    cartman Posts: 5
    Thank you all for the input, I thought the ET733 seemed a good start and a good deal so I pulled the trigger on one, I will definitely look into a method for a raised grate. And pictures are a must. Thanks again.
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  • 500
    500 Posts: 3,183
    Welcome from Midlothian, VA.  Get a jacket just for grilling and smoking.  Mine has to stay in the garage to air our because although SWMBO loves the food that comes off the Egg, but hates the smell of me when I fire it up.  And if you have time, take a shower during the rest period of your meats.  You won't be overwhelmed by the smoke flavor and can enjoy your meal better.
    I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
    Member since 2009
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  • JerkChicken
    JerkChicken Posts: 551
    Ash tool, Adjustable Rig, THermapen
    LBGE, Weber OTG w/ Rotisserie, Weber Genesis S-330, Chargriller Duo, AR-15, AK-47
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  • cartman
    cartman Posts: 5
    Thank you all again for input, very helpful. I am counting down the days until I can get my egg set up and cooking.
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  • SWVABeanCounter
    SWVABeanCounter Posts: 859
    Welcome.  The ET733 is a good investment, just be careful with the probes.  Never submerge them in water.  The toy I use most is my foodsaver.  If I'm not sealing up something, I'm reheating something I've already sealed.

    Damascus, VA.  Friendliest town on the Appalachian Trail.

    LBGE Aug 2012, SBGE Feb 2014

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    Thermapen and then wait. Start egging and see what you need. You can make a raised grid for $20. If money's no problem. Take the ps back and get the ar. Personally, can't imagine egging without the thermapen.

    Welcome
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,554
    thermapen and some way to raise the grid, hard to beat the adjustable rig combo with spider that was mentioned. for me the cast iron grid was just a heavey over rated piece for the egg, the egg gets so hot its just not needed. if you can bring the platesetter back and apply the savings from that and the cast iron grid, your half way there to the adustable rig combo
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • cartman
    cartman Posts: 5
    So some method of a raised grid set up will be my next step; I have a couple weeks before I move in to plan. I just ordered a thermapen (ordered two and got a deal of ten dollars off each - a good Christmas present for my dad). I misspoke in my first post; the place setter and a bag of bge lump came free with purchase Lbge so no need to return it... no money lost there. I will cook a couple times before I decide on any other accessories. This has been a great forum for support and I greatly appreciate it; keep it coming! Hopefully soon I can begin to contribute more.  
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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
    If you get the AR you can cut the legs off the platesetter and use it as the indirect piece on the egg. An angle grinder with a cut blade does it easily

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • RickyBobby
    RickyBobby Posts: 744
    Little Steven said:
    If you get the AR you can cut the legs off the platesetter and use it as the indirect piece on the egg. An angle grinder with a cut blade does it easily

    ... not sure I'm following what you're suggesting here
    My PitMaster IQ120 FREAKIN ROCKS!!!!!!! Current BGE arsenal: XL & MiniMax
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  • SoCal_Griller
    SoCal_Griller Posts: 516
    henapple said:
    Thermapen and then wait. Start egging and see what you need. You can make a raised grid for $20. If money's no problem. Take the ps back and get the ar. Personally, can't imagine egging without the thermapen. Welcome
    I could not agree more.  I have been egging for about a year and a half and all I have is the plate setter, therma pen and the BGE raised grill (Not worth it).  I just pulled the trigger on an AR, should be here Monday :)
    Simi Valley, California
    LBGE, PBC, Annova, SMOBot
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