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Big Green Egg vs Taco Bell

SGH
SGH Posts: 28,988
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On a whim my wife brought home some Taco Bell. I already had the egg burning down some oak and sassafras for tonight's cook so I thought why not. First the prep. Thought I would keep it simple so I just removed the wrapper. Nothing added just oak and sassafras for smoke. For the cook I went indirect with the plate setter and Woo at 225 for 30 minutes to a internal temp of 135 on the Thermapen and then pulled and plated. I let it rest for 15 minutes and then served. Conclusion. Not even the BGE can make Taco Bell food taste good. The oak and sassafras improved the taste just a little but over all it was still awful in my humble opinion. Next time I may try raised direct at 400 just to see. The plated shots are for my friend @DMW. Hope y'all enjoy.imageimageimageimageimage

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  • HDumptyEsq
    HDumptyEsq Posts: 1,095
    Hilarious. You are too cool.

    Tony in Brentwood, TN.

    Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory  storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.

    "I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Nice try @SGH, but they're simply not very edible.  The trick is to soak 'em in that weird vinegar hot sauce in the little packets.  You need about a 1:2 ratio sauce to semi-edible taco or burrito.  Make sure you have plenty of toilet paper prior to consumption - nothing worse than driving to the convenience store while trying to hold back an inevitable butt-splosion.
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    Final serving shots.imageimage

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @nolaegghead‌
    Thank you for the kind words my friend. You got two things absolutely correct. It is uneatable and a man needs a unlimited supply of toilet paper on hand if he does manage to choke it down! :D

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • dagriller
    dagriller Posts: 74
    Awesome!
    LBGE Johns Creek, GA
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Before my boys grew up and moved away, they would occasionally ask to stop at taco bell. I agreed from time to time, but I wouldn't let them get in the car with that vile smelling stuff!! Last time I did, the car smelled like a sewer! For a LONG time!

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @HDumptyEsq‌
    I honestly did hit them with some oak and sassafras smoke. Hey it couldn't do anything but help!

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @‌Carolina Q
    I agree brother.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @dagriller‌
    Thank you brother.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    If nothing else, creative. Warming up Taco Bell with some smoke! Too bad that couldn't save it...
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @DMW‌
    I tried brother! Did my very best.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Durangler
    Durangler Posts: 1,122
    Laffin.... Try Jack in the Box Tacos.... :D [-O<
    XL BGE, 22" Weber Red Head, Fiesta Gasser .... Peoria,AZ
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @Durangler‌
    Are they as awful as Taco Bell? If they are I will graciously pass my friend.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    Bravo! You should get an award for your diligence about trying to turn cr@p food into something better! :)

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • berndcrisp
    berndcrisp Posts: 1,166
    My brother SGH, you are so righteous and wise my friend. Your insight of all things BGE related is incredible and looking forward to more posts of innovative solutions for us my friend!
    Hood Stars, Wrist Crowns and Obsession Dobs!


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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @caliking‌
    I gave it my best shot brother but no luck!

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    Well, at least you'll poop soon. That stuff is better than most prescription laxatives.
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @Eggcelsior‌
    No doubt brother. It's a awesome laxative to say the least!!

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Durangler
    Durangler Posts: 1,122
    Yes SGH,, they're worst than Taco Bell.
    Mush Meat.....
    At least Taco Bell has some sort of ground beef.

    XL BGE, 22" Weber Red Head, Fiesta Gasser .... Peoria,AZ
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @berndcrisp‌
    You are to kind my friend. I thank you for the kind words.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @Durangler‌
    If they are that bad I may try them on my Yoder.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,351
    Tune in next week, Ladies and Gentlemen, when SGH grills, raised-direct w/hickory....
     
    Pop-Tarts!!!  



    :))
     
    (when Taco Bell came to South Dakota in 1975 or so, and they cooked with palm oil and layered on the cheese finger-deep (as opposed to the "subtle decoration" of today) I ate there VERY often; loved the "thing in the pan" as my Dad called it, the Enchirito).  

    “I'll have what she's having."  

        -Rob Reiner's mother!   

    Ogden, UT, USA

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  • mshump
    mshump Posts: 212
    Maybe going direct at about 1100 degrees would...Never mind, you can't polish a turd even with the Big Green Egg.
    Danville, Il
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  • Durangler
    Durangler Posts: 1,122
    SGH .... Probably the best advice would be to thank your beautiful wife for the kind, thoughtful & generous attempt. Never say it was awful. Say it was OK & Thank you.
    Then gather your mind, (you have a sharp mind) & come up with a better soft shell taco.
    XL BGE, 22" Weber Red Head, Fiesta Gasser .... Peoria,AZ
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @Botch @mshump‌
    Thank y'all for the kind words my friends. I don't think there is any hope at all for their stuff. I had honestly about forgot how bad fast food really was.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,174
    Eggcelsior said:
    Well, at least you'll poop soon. That stuff is better than most prescription laxatives.
    There is nothing, I repeat NOTHING, that's a better laxative than a White Castle belly bomb.  Prescription or OTC.  
    Flint, Michigan
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @Durangler‌
    I did thank her. It's one of those things where it's the thought that counts. Nonetheless they were awful just the same. You know something is bad when sassafras will not over take the taste profile!!

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    @sgh - sir you are cracking me up!!! This is even better than the hot pocket experiment from @nolaegghead.

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @Fred19Flintstone‌
    I don't know brother. I bet Taco Bell will give them more than a run for their money. It's instant toilet time just smelling them!!

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @Mattman3969‌
    Thank you brother. I honestly hate fast food that bad. I thought a good shot of sassafras smoke may make it enjoyable. This is one time that I was without question or doubt incorrect!!

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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