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What should my first BGE cook be!?!?

EggSmokeVa
EggSmokeVa Posts: 378
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FINALLY.. My Large BGE is scheduled for delivery, this Tuesday!! Got a decent deal.. $999 for egg, setter, nest, charcoal, starters and delivery/setup..

any my recommendations on the first cook? I was thinking ribs... I need my first cook to be a winner lol... Any tips?!

thanks
Large BGE
36" BlackStone
Backwoods G2 Party
Yard full of other stuff to cook on

RVA -> Chesapeake Va
Professional Drinker & Home Cook
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  • mahenryak
    mahenryak Posts: 1,324
    edited April 2015
    Spatchcock chicken could easily be done the same day as delivery.  Only takes an hour (+/- 15 minutes).
    LG BGE, KJ Jr, Smokin Bros. Premier 36 and Pizza Party Bollore



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  • mahenryak
    mahenryak Posts: 1,324
    ...and Congrats!!
    LG BGE, KJ Jr, Smokin Bros. Premier 36 and Pizza Party Bollore



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  • ilwaldens
    ilwaldens Posts: 27
    Where did you get your Egg from that you got that deal?
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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,558
    +1 on spatchcock chicke, easy and almost fool proof. This is tonight's meal.  
    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,558
    400 raised indirect 45minutes and done. Just make sure to let your egg settle in and the smoke to become clear blue and your set. 
    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • EggSmokeVa
    EggSmokeVa Posts: 378
    Nice! Looks good... That might be the winner... I've heard that you should do your first few cooks at low temp tho.. This true? @ryantt
    Large BGE
    36" BlackStone
    Backwoods G2 Party
    Yard full of other stuff to cook on

    RVA -> Chesapeake Va
    Professional Drinker & Home Cook
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  • EggSmokeVa
    EggSmokeVa Posts: 378
    ilwaldens said:
    Where did you get your Egg from that you got that deal?
    Offenbachers matched a price I found from this farm in Leesburg that sells them
    Large BGE
    36" BlackStone
    Backwoods G2 Party
    Yard full of other stuff to cook on

    RVA -> Chesapeake Va
    Professional Drinker & Home Cook
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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,558
    edited April 2015
      I'm also relative new to egging.  Truth be told, once I started I can't get enough take your time and enjoy the ride. 
    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,558
    Yes should run your first few cooks low 350-400. 
    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    ryantt said:
    Yes should run your first few cooks low 350-400. 
    No. The gasket is crap anyhow. Cook what you like an know well. Don't cook something you've never cooked before and expect it to be great just because it came off an egg. It won't be and you'll be discouraged. 
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    Oh and welcome
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,376
    Welcome and Congrats!
    I did steaks my first cook.  I'm still screwing up ribs from time to time but others can nail them every time; just follow a good script if you go that route. 

    "Dumplings are just noodles that have already eaten"   - Jon Kung

    Ogden, UT, USA


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  • EggSmokeVa
    EggSmokeVa Posts: 378
    Botch said:
    Welcome and Congrats!
    I did steaks my first cook.  I'm still screwing up ribs from time to time but others can nail them every time; just follow a good script if you go that route. 
    Thanks.. I've got a pretty solid rib recipe.. Just never used the egg before.. We shall see lol
    Large BGE
    36" BlackStone
    Backwoods G2 Party
    Yard full of other stuff to cook on

    RVA -> Chesapeake Va
    Professional Drinker & Home Cook
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    edited April 2015
    Sounds like you want ribs and there is no reason why you shouldn't have ribs.  Ribs can be cooked anywhere from 250 - 350 and not hurt a thing.  Just know at 250 you will have 5-6 hrs and 350 your looking at about 1hr 40mins to pass the bend test.  I would suggest getting to know your egg. When you get a chance load it up with lump and start out trying to maintain 250 for 1 1/2hrs then bump it 50° for a good period of time and continue up till your at 450-500°.  Make mental notes of what your vent settings are.   This will help you in the future.  

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • EggSmokeVa
    EggSmokeVa Posts: 378
    @MattMan excellent advice man... Can't wait.. I'll keep you guys posted !
    Large BGE
    36" BlackStone
    Backwoods G2 Party
    Yard full of other stuff to cook on

    RVA -> Chesapeake Va
    Professional Drinker & Home Cook
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  • Biggreenpharmacist
    Biggreenpharmacist Posts: 4,343
    Hell do a brisket. Just go for it. 

    Little Rock, AR

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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    And don't forget to wait for clean smoke before you add whatever meat your cooking.   Hold your hand over the daisy wheel for a few secs and then smell your hand (sounds kinda high schoolish) but if your hand smells bad wait a bit, if it smells good it is time for the meat.  

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • keepervodeflame
    keepervodeflame Posts: 353
    edited April 2015
    Always recommend spatchcock chicken and a pan of veggies and such. Quick, easy, and always delicious. Nothing beats kamado chicken IMO. 
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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,558
    Jeremiah said:
    ryantt said:
    Yes should run your first few cooks low 350-400. 
    No. The gasket is crap anyhow. Cook what you like an know well. Don't cook something you've never cooked before and expect it to be great just because it came off an egg. It won't be and you'll be discouraged. 
    Agreed felt gasket is crap....he should contact Ron right away. 
    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • LKNEgg
    LKNEgg Posts: 339
    Welcome, lots of information from the experts around here!  Cook some ribs low and slow and add in some hamburgers for an end of cook adventure.  Can't mess those up!  I've found the egg to be very forgiving!  Biggest thing is to make a drink and enjoy the experience!
    Large BGE - 2014
    FB 200, KAB, AR - 2015
    Lake Norman area of NC
    The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten!
    Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing!
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  • Lmidkiff
    Lmidkiff Posts: 442
    Just cook and enjoy. The learning curve is fairly short. 
    McKinney, TX
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