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New User, New Egg, First Cook
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have always said I didnt need a BGE because I had a Kettle and a Pellet Smoker all bases are covered. Not sure what sparked the interest or want all of a sudden but it happened. I done some research for about a month and came to the conclusion that I would get a medium then if it was a big hit, I would get a bigger one. Went into the store on the 22nd to get one. He didnt have any in-stock so I had to order one. Not sure how it all transpired but I left there with a XL BGE, Plate Setter, and Pizza Stone on order.
Got the call today that Egg was in and put together waiting for me to pick it up. The unfortunate thing is, the Plate Setter somehow got broke in transit so I still need to wait on that.
I had planned on doing bacon and burgers on the Kettle tonight, and still thought about, till after I had the Egg in the driveway. I just had to try it out. I fired it up, and played around with it for about a hour or so. Its really amazing how just a little tweak of the top cap or bottom vent can change the temp. I still need a ton more practice!!!!! Anyway I set the temp to around 350* and done the Bacon and Burgers.
I think they turned out good, but I still want to do some more practicing before I jump at anything to big.
Thanks for looking.
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Welcome!
Ya you had me at bacon. Nice work!LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL -
Welcome to the zoo. Goods first cook, keep em coming.
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Welcome aboard. Nice start. Good call on the XL you will love it. Now you have a Kettle and a smoker that you can use for storage space.XL BGE, LG BGE, and a hunger to grill everything in sight!!!Joe- Strongsville, OH
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Welcome to the forum and the bacon and burgers look great..... Now let's get that thing dirty....
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Thanks for the welcome everyone.
@anzyegg it did get dirty!! Man they sure don't stay white and pretty inside long do they?.....lol
One question, I have a Maverick 733 temp guage, is it safe to run the wires between the felt seals or how should you do it? -
Welcome. Yes. Just close the dome on the temp probes. It best to have the probe wires over a platesetter leg so they are not getting direct heat. Some will tell you to wrap probe wires in foil but I've never done it. My Maverick 732 is two years old and no problems yet
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LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .
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@shtgunal3 thank you!
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looks great , I need to smoke up some bacon . BLT sounds good right now.
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Welcome ...
Washington, IL > Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max
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Welcome to it, good choice on the xl, enjoy!
Using a MBGE,woo/w stone,livin' in Hayward California," The Heart Of The Bay " -
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One other question I forgot to ask earlier. When I was browsing around about lighting it, I seen a wide variety of ways. I asked the dealer tonight when I picked it up and he said since I had a chimney starter to just fill it half way and light it and let it burn like I would regular charcoal, dump it in, spread it out over the top. Let it sit there like that for about 5-10 mins and it would be good to go. Thats what I done tonight and it worked good.Just seeing if this method was right or if there is something better.Thanks
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Welcome. I just use Mapp gas to light mine. Easy.1 XXL BGE, 1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.Clinton, Iowa
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@badinfluence Thanks, do you just light one spot or do you light several different spots?
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@unleashed i light 4 or 5 spots and let it rip.1 XXL BGE, 1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.Clinton, Iowa
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Welcome aboard!
Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
Floyd Va -
Welcome. ..I know everything. Just ask.Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN
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Great start and welcome aboard.
I think @henapple's post above is hilarious. He actually is a wealth of knowledge. But the reason I think it is funny is that I was just wondering which of the new members (I don't like "newbie" in this setting as it sounds demeaning and seems to dismiss the fact that most of the new members already bring a lot of knowledge about outdoor cooking to the table - they are just new to the BGE) will be most like henapple in terms of his/her participation around here. He and I joined about the same time which was less than 2 years ago, but he already has over 12,000 posts.
I guess what I am really asking is "Which new member has no real life... like henapple?"
XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle
San Antonio, TX
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Hey welcome, way to pop that egg cherry with BACON. Lighting depends on the cook you're doing, I am Noob still so hopefully some of the pros here will pipe in.LBGE - I like the hot stuff. The big dry San Joaquin Valley, Clovis, CA
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I got mine and lite a chimney starter as you did. I have some spare LP regulators and am thinking about making what I will call a fire pipe. Add a few fittings drill some holes and let her rip, place it into the lump.1 brand new XL BGE 1-22" WSM 1-Weber Performer 1-Four Seasons gasser West Islip, New York
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Welcome. Pellet smokers make great storage unitsLBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos
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@Foghorn. ..I'm fortunate enough to have time on my hands... and no life.Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN
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Done some marinaded chicken breast halves tonight. I cant wait till the plate setter gets in and I can try some low and slow cooks on this thing!!!!
The one on the left is for my niece, she wont eat anything unless its burnt and ruined.....lol -
I use two fire bricks on edge in the fire box to keep the lump to the back of the egg if I need direct and indirect at the same time . And I cut a third brick in thirds. Placed on the grate with a 20 inch grate placed on top of the bricks. Puts u at the felt line. An aluminum drip pan fits great if needed. Look at SAMs for them. But heck I'm just a grunt. You will figure it out or blow it up. That's what we do
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henapple said:Welcome. ..I know everything. Just ask.
Is it ok if my wife f@ke$ it ? :-w -
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Lots of ways to light. Mapp torch, chimney, cubes, Loof lighter, electric starter...etc. Personal preference. Key is to let it go long enough to let it establish and burn off the VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that are found in varying degrees depending on the lump you buy. If you start too soon you could get a foul taste. Rule of thumb is let it go till the smoke burns clear and smells good. Welcome and enjoy.XL BGE; Medium BGE; L BGE
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