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Old to the New - Woo Hoo

logchief
logchief Posts: 1,431
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Well the Old and the New LBGE, won't look like that very long.

Now the learning begins and I've learned so much (probably enough to #$%# things up and hell of lot more to go) just in the last few days from all you folks here.

Getting a bacon-wrapped filet ready for my bride and a nice New York for myself going shortly.  Tomorrow is a rack of St. Louis ribs.  I also bought a 8# butt along with the rest at this great meat market here in Fresno, CA.  

More pics to come, can't wait to get it going.


LBGE - I like the hot stuff.  The big dry San Joaquin Valley, Clovis, CA 
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  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,974
    Congrats, and have fun!
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • bo_mull
    bo_mull Posts: 363
    The gasser is a great place to store egg stuff. Congrats.

    Cleveland, TN.

    LG BGE, PSWOO2, Stoker WIFI.

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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    Welcome! Enjoy the journey
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • logchief
    logchief Posts: 1,431
    bo_mull said:
    The gasser is a great place to store egg stuff. Congrats.
    Not a bad idea, my bride won't be able to complain cause I have too much $%^& on the patio until I get my table built.
    LBGE - I like the hot stuff.  The big dry San Joaquin Valley, Clovis, CA 
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  • tulocay
    tulocay Posts: 1,737
    Welcome
    LBGE, Marietta, GA
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    Welcome
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Smokinpig
    Smokinpig Posts: 739
    Welcome. Now get that thing dirty.

    LBGE Atlanta, GA


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  • logchief
    logchief Posts: 1,431
    Thanks for all the welcomes.  These things rock, I was amazed at the ability to control temp and I didn't have a clue WTF I was doing.  Here's dinner tonight and the flavor in the steaks was amazing just BGE charcoal and I was able to get it just rare enough for my bride.

    They told me at the shop not to crank it up to 700+ the first time out to make sure the gaskets are sealed so I kept it at 500 and the meat came out great.  This was fun, wasn't quite sure at first getting it started, but what do I know.  The learning is going to be a gas and an epicurean delight.
      
    Why TF didn't I get one of these 10 or more years ago.

    Can't wait for the ribs tomorrow.
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    LBGE - I like the hot stuff.  The big dry San Joaquin Valley, Clovis, CA 
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  • bcsnave
    bcsnave Posts: 1,009

    welcome to the addiction...

    You'll have to get a Thermapen

    The Dude..a Mini and a Large Egg..a DigiQ DX (BGE Green)..some Cast Iron...a Thermapen.............and an Ol' Fashion

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    Glenbeulah, WI

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  • DoctorMojo
    DoctorMojo Posts: 126
    Welcome and have fun!

    Southern, Tennessee

    LBGE, MBGE  

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Nice job and welcome!  You can sear the bejesus out of steaks with a low fire if you pick up a little (like 10" grill grate) from Home Despot and lay it right on the burning lump.  Also, you can do a "cave man" where you throw the steak right on the burning lump.  No risk to the gaskets (I don't believe there is anyway if you give them an hour or so to cure). 
    ______________________________________________
    I love lamp..
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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    Welcome. Your retirement just got a whole lot better. Looking forward to your future cooks.

    Careful, this site is just as addicting as the egg.
    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
    Banner, Wyoming
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  • jhl192
    jhl192 Posts: 1,006
    Welcome. I like your line up of cooks. I would include a spatchcock chicken in there too! Once you master temp control there will be no stopping you. Oh yeah, get a Thermapen and don't put the meat on until the smoke flows clear or smells good. Congrats. You will be blown away by how much better your food will be over the gasser. BTW, don't tell any one but I still use my gasser for hot dogs or a quick burger.
    XL BGE; Medium BGE; L BGE 
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  • anton
    anton Posts: 1,813
    Welcome, those steaks look amazing. Have fun.
     Using a MBGE,woo/w stone,livin' in  Hayward California," The Heart Of The Bay "
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    Welcome, nice to see someone close, I am in Visalia
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • gridlock
    gridlock Posts: 29
    Welcome, Great start on your cooking journey. The steak looks good.
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,812
    Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  Strong start right there.
    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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  • logchief
    logchief Posts: 1,431
    nolaegghead said:
    Nice job and welcome!  You can sear the bejesus out of steaks with a low fire if you pick up a little (like 10" grill grate) from Home Despot and lay it right on the burning lump.  Also, you can do a "cave man" where you throw the steak right on the burning lump.  No risk to the gaskets (I don't believe there is anyway if you give them an hour or so to cure). 
    I saw a picture of that small grate being used on here, maybe yours.  That's a good idea, especially grilling for just the two of us.  Don't think caveman would fly with the misses.
    LBGE - I like the hot stuff.  The big dry San Joaquin Valley, Clovis, CA 
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  • Dyal_SC
    Dyal_SC Posts: 6,542
    Welcome to the cult. WARNING: You will lose some friends because they will get sick of hearing you brag about the BGE. :D Nice job on those steaks!! Looks terrific!
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  • logchief
    logchief Posts: 1,431
    jhl192 said:
    Welcome. I like your line up of cooks. I would include a spatchcock chicken in there too! Once you master temp control there will be no stopping you. Oh yeah, get a Thermapen and don't put the meat on until the smoke flows clear or smells good. Congrats. You will be blown away by how much better your food will be over the gasser. BTW, don't tell any one but I still use my gasser for hot dogs or a quick burger.
    Thanks for the tips.  I'm gonna keep the old gasser for just that reason, actually going to tear it down and referb it. Guess I'll be making another trip to Amazon today for a Thermapen.

    And thanks everybody else for the warm welcomes, this place will be addicting, so much good info and advice along with great folks.
    LBGE - I like the hot stuff.  The big dry San Joaquin Valley, Clovis, CA 
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  • anzyegg
    anzyegg Posts: 1,104
    Welcome!!! Awesome looking steak and nice pics to go along.... You'll love cooking on it...enjoy!
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  • Hibby
    Hibby Posts: 606
    logchief said:
    Well the Old and the New LBGE, won't look like that very long.

    Now the learning begins and I've learned so much (probably enough to #$%# things up and hell of lot more to go) just in the last few days from all you folks here.

    Getting a bacon-wrapped filet ready for my bride and a nice New York for myself going shortly.  Tomorrow is a rack of St. Louis ribs.  I also bought a 8# butt along with the rest at this great meat market here in Fresno, CA.  

    More pics to come, can't wait to get it going.



    Let me just say that "for my bride" sounds so much more respectful than SWMBO (an acronym I loathe). Much respect to you sir.
    I cook. I eat. I repeat. Thornville, Ohio
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  • GATABITES
    GATABITES Posts: 1,260
    Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride.... IMHO: Cooing has never been so fun.
    XL BGE 
    Joe JR 
    Baltimore, MD
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  • smbishop
    smbishop Posts: 3,061

    Here is my old:

     

    Southlake, TX and Cowhouse Creek - King, TX.  2 Large, 1 Small and a lot of Eggcessories.
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  • logchief
    logchief Posts: 1,431
    Hibby said:
    logchief said:
    Well the Old and the New LBGE, won't look like that very long.

    Now the learning begins and I've learned so much (probably enough to #$%# things up and hell of lot more to go) just in the last few days from all you folks here.

    Getting a bacon-wrapped filet ready for my bride and a nice New York for myself going shortly.  Tomorrow is a rack of St. Louis ribs.  I also bought a 8# butt along with the rest at this great meat market here in Fresno, CA.  

    More pics to come, can't wait to get it going.


    Let me just say that "for my bride" sounds so much more respectful than SWMBO (an acronym I loathe). Much respect to you sir.
    Yup at just over the top of 60 she's still my bride.  Guess I don't want to know SWMBO
    LBGE - I like the hot stuff.  The big dry San Joaquin Valley, Clovis, CA 
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  • logchief
    logchief Posts: 1,431
    smbishop said:

    Here is my old:

     

    That's a fricken classic.  Wife and I had a discussion this AM about when I was going to buy/build one of those nice egg tables so all my "#$!% wasn't strewn all over the patio with the new egg.  I just showed her the pics and she wasn't impressed.  I laughed my ass off when I first saw those pics, that's something I'd only do once around here.

    It does look functional and quite ironic.
    LBGE - I like the hot stuff.  The big dry San Joaquin Valley, Clovis, CA 
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  • smbishop
    smbishop Posts: 3,061
    Functional for sure. :)  Some day I'll have that outdoor kitchen.  Not interested in a custom table...  :)
    Southlake, TX and Cowhouse Creek - King, TX.  2 Large, 1 Small and a lot of Eggcessories.
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  • logchief
    logchief Posts: 1,431
    smbishop said:
    Functional for sure. :)  Some day I'll have that outdoor kitchen.  Not interested in a custom table...  :)
    I can't disagree, I just want to cook.
    LBGE - I like the hot stuff.  The big dry San Joaquin Valley, Clovis, CA 
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