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First Cook
grillman65
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So, my new egg was delivered this morning, but I couldn’t wait. So, I took a half day of vacation to go home and play. First thing I did was to calibrate the thermometer, next load the coals. My target temp was 250, but I over shot it, ending up be 300. So, I closed down the bottom vent, but it wasn’t going down. So, I decided to put the spatchcock chicken on anyway. I kept the bottom vent closed until the temp was at 250, then I adjusted the vents. The internal temp of the chicken is 151 right now, it won’t be long.
LBGE, Tobaccoville,NC
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Welcome aboard! I applaud your use of vacation time! A lot of folks like to go raised direct at 350-400 for spatched chicken. Sounds like yours is doin fine!! Congrats! Have fun!Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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Remember it doesn't count if no pics.
XL BGE - Indianapolis, IN -
Nice, but do not forget the beer. I really did not think the Egg would light without the cook being at least 6 beers in.Belleville, Michigan
Just burnin lump in Sumpter -
Welcome .... I am sure this might have happened... Pictures are only proofCharlotte, 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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Welcome. We all love food porn so don't forget the money shots!!
There are a bunch of great guys to help you on your journey, as well as plenty of great info to search on. Don't be shy, and use the search feature. A lot of what you want to know is already on these pages.Pittsburgh, PA - 1 LBGE -
Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.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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Welcome. Congratulations on your first cook!
Lititz, PA – XL BGE
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A fluctuation of 25-50 degrees really isn't that big of a deal; it sounds like you are on the right track cooking to temperature and not the length of time on the grill! (I had to learn that lesson the hard way). Welcome to the club!
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LBGE, Tobaccoville,NC
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Don't worry, I also brew my own beer. Beer is always included.MeTed said:Nice, but do not forget the beer. I really did not think the Egg would light without the cook being at least 6 beers in.
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Nice
Chicken will never be the same!
Welcome to your better life!
Where did you get your Egg?New Albany, Ohio -
Welcome to the Eggdiction. So how did the chicken taste? It looks good. AS what @Sookie said, 25 to 50 degrees is that big of a deal. I like cooking chicken from 275 to 350 indirect or raised direct. Many methods to good chicken on here.
XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas GrillKansas City, Mo. -
Like to Egg and brew your own beer - my neighbor's house is for sale just in case you are looking to move.grillman65 said:
Don't worry, I also brew my own beer. Beer is always included.MeTed said:Nice, but do not forget the beer. I really did not think the Egg would light without the cook being at least 6 beers in.Victoria, TX - 1 Large BGE and a 36" Blackstone -
A local appliance store near my work.THEBuckeye said:Nice
Chicken will never be the same!
Welcome to your better life!
Where did you get your Egg?
LBGE, Tobaccoville,NC -
It was like water in my mouth, so juicy.Ladeback69 said:Welcome to the Eggdiction. So how did the chicken taste? It looks good. AS what @Sookie said, 25 to 50 degrees is that big of a deal. I like cooking chicken from 275 to 350 indirect or raised direct. Many methods to good chicken on here.
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