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Buying an LBGE in the next few days. Need advice
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Thats my ACE too. I bought my table from them. Defiantly get the RockWood lump thats on the pallet close by. Good stuff
St. Johns County, Florida -
I stood there and looked at the AR, Woo and PSWoo for 30 min at the store this week. Ended up with PSWoo for the shear simplicity of it.tikigriller said:Woo or Adjustable Rig---this choice will make the difference in getting a plate setter or using a pizza stone in my opinion, but you will need one or the other for indirect and rasied cooking styles. I think the Adjustble Rig is what I would do today instead of the woo, but it is a lot more money.........
XLBGE, LBGE, Charbroil Gas Grill, Weber Q200, Old Weber Kettle, Rectec RT-B380, Yeti 65, Yeti Hopper 20, RTIC 20, RTIC 20 Soft Side - Too many drinkware vessels to mention.
Not quite in Austin, TX City Limits
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six_egg said:I think I seen you were thinking of getting a cover? I do not have a wooden table top mine is SS. I have never used a cover and live in the south. It is hot and humid.The table is wooden and where it will be placed is partially under the drip line from my roof. I want to protect it from teh rain etc. But never though about humidity trapped under the cover and what it might do to the table.Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
MiniMax 04/17
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If you're looking to keep costs down go with a thermopop over thermapen. Also, you mentioned using Amazon rather than dealer for some accessories - do not do that with either of those, go directly to Thermoworks own site.
LBGE
Pikesville, MD
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What a delightful oxymoron!SaintJohnsEgger said:unnecessary accessories
More seriously, a Thermapen will turn out to be the most useful tool you own, so put it very high on your priority list.Cincinnati, Ohio. Large BGE since 2011. Still learning. -
I'm just across the river from them in JCP. I checked out both Pench-A-Penny locations and Hagen had them beat for price and selection.MaC122 said:Thats my ACE too. I bought my table from them. Defiantly get the RockWood lump thats on the pallet close by. Good stuffMarshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
MiniMax 04/17
Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
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My thoughts:
CGS instead of platesetter
Thermopen
Welding Gloves
Some cast iron
Smokeware Cap
Kick ash basket
I also like the new Smoke from Thermoworks
As far as getting rid of the weber... I'd keep the weber kettle - in my opinion, there are things the weber kettle does better than an egg.
Phoenix -
Smokeware cap and KAB are nothing but luxury items. Nice, but not needed if forgoing those gets you a smoke, get the smoke.Just bought an Egg? Here is what you get to look forward to now:
Plate Setter, FlameBoss 200, Spider, PSWOO-CI, Additional Rig Shelf for dome cooking, Thermapen, iGrill2, Cast Iron, Blackstone, Cooking Accessories for the Blackstone, Cover for the Egg and the Blackstone, shopping for Rub like a fine wine or IPA, and a new fascination with lump and what brand is the best-all to be debated every Friday Night. Next desires-Joetisceriie, Adjustable Rig, Grillmates, table and more eggs
Livermore, California -
Here's my 2 cents
PS
grid lifter
Ash tool
lighting decice or starters
lump
welding gloves
pizza stone (if you are going to bake or cook pizzas)
good instant read thermo
this will get you through almost anything you can imagine. There are many other great tools out there, but just get cooking and you can always add. Enjoy! -
If you want to keep the price down, by a KJ classic it's a grand shipped to your door with most everything you need.
http://www.firecraft.com/product/kamado-joe-classic-with-cart-kj23rh
XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 -
SaintJohnsEgger said:I thought about just getting a nest but I want to have more prep room than the nest and folding tables would provide. We also have three dogs that love to chase each other around the pool and they aren't to careful about what they collide with. I figure a table would just protect the Egg better.
Plus I only get one shot at this thin. Deciding on adding a table at a later date won't fly with my wife. And I don't have the skills to build one.
Is a one shot all or nothing type thing and the Egg is the basis for my back yard remake plans.
Grow a pair man! Wear the pants! The stronger sex. BRB wife is calling meSteve
Caledon, ON
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Not trying to be a jerk - simply trying to build up your confidence......SaintJohnsEgger said:I thought about just getting a nest but I want to have more prep room than the nest and folding tables would provide. We also have three dogs that love to chase each other around the pool and they aren't to careful about what they collide with. I figure a table would just protect the Egg better.
Plus I only get one shot at this thin. Deciding on adding a table at a later date won't fly with my wife. And I don't have the skills to build one.
Is a one shot all or nothing type thing and the Egg is the basis for my back yard remake plans.
No one "has the skills" to build a table until they've done it. It is not an immensely complex proposition. There are many free plans available and all the free advice you can handle via this forum.
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GrateEggspectations said:
Not trying to be a jerk - simply trying to build up your confidence......SaintJohnsEgger said:I thought about just getting a nest but I want to have more prep room than the nest and folding tables would provide. We also have three dogs that love to chase each other around the pool and they aren't to careful about what they collide with. I figure a table would just protect the Egg better.
Plus I only get one shot at this thin. Deciding on adding a table at a later date won't fly with my wife. And I don't have the skills to build one.
Is a one shot all or nothing type thing and the Egg is the basis for my back yard remake plans.
No one "has the skills" to build a table until they've done it. It is not an immensely complex proposition. There are many free plans available and all the free advice you can handle via this forum.
Have a little faith in yourself man. You can do it!
My wife won't give up the garage space I would need while building the thing!Seriously...this really is something I need to do. With those plans from Naked Whiz on their table, you could pretty much print them out, walk into Lowes, find someone to help you get the wood, they can cut it to specs, and then it is just about putting it together it seems. All for only a couple hundred bucks vs. $700.
Slowly building courage myself........
Just bought an Egg? Here is what you get to look forward to now:
Plate Setter, FlameBoss 200, Spider, PSWOO-CI, Additional Rig Shelf for dome cooking, Thermapen, iGrill2, Cast Iron, Blackstone, Cooking Accessories for the Blackstone, Cover for the Egg and the Blackstone, shopping for Rub like a fine wine or IPA, and a new fascination with lump and what brand is the best-all to be debated every Friday Night. Next desires-Joetisceriie, Adjustable Rig, Grillmates, table and more eggs
Livermore, California -
IMNSHO, lots of the recommendations include lots of nice-to-haves, not the essentials. I have been a BGE owner for over six years now and have cooked literally well over a ton of food on it from high heat cooks to low and slows up to 25 hours long.
Here's my setup and it's still pretty bare bones:
Cinder block and patio tile "nest" with working surface/"table" (under $200)
Bare Bones Large BGE
The only extras I use are:
BGE Plate Setter for indirect cooking
BGE Pizza Stone or Cast iron griddle (choose your preferred)
BGE ash tool
Cast iron dutch oven
MAPP gas torch for lighting
Thermopen
The rest of the story:
Tongs
Spatulas
Lump charcoal
Foil
unwaxed butcher paper
towels
cooler
cutting board
...
The bottom line is that you really don't NEED a lot of accessories but you may choose to WANT many of them.
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Last summer someone posted here about Home Depot selling a wet/dry vacuum for about $12. Bought one and have not used the ash tool since then. It does take up a lot more room to store it but the Egg cleans up much quicker.
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Welcome! Platestter lifter and a good set of gloves were a big help to me. Love my Looftlighter. Good luck bro.BGE L, Minimax, iGrill 2, Kick Ash Basket, CGS AR, various and sundry overpriced accessories...
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Of all the accessories I have purchased the top three that I can not cook without are a Thermapen, good tongs, and a quality pair of gloves (I use Blue Fire nomex / Kevlar). With those few accessories and a plate setter or a 13" stone and spider you can cook almost anything.
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Disposable aluminum pans
Aluminum Foil
Platesetter
Thermapen
Thermal protective gloves
Disposable kitchen gloves
Tongs
Spatula
Peel (handling pizza and large pieces of meat like butts and roasts)
KAB
Good lump.
Igniter source
That's all I got. I know I left tons off, like deep freezer, food saver, night light, bigger deep freezer, second fridge, third fridge, aprons, coolers, towels, butcher paper, remodeled kitchen, patio redesign, new patio furniture, patio lights, outdoor audio, out door kitchen and bar, stools for outdoor bar, fire pit, chairs for fire pit. Cushions for fire pit chairs, out door lighting for evening cooking, cleaning equipment for BGE, second BGE, third BGE, bigger patio, lump storage bins, trash cans, larger trash cans, ash bucket, ash tools, smoke wood, several varieties, spice rubs, brining equipment, more storage space, landscaping, smoke wood storage bins, shelving for lump storage, covers for your eggs, temp controller, adapters for temp controllers, surge protector for outdoor electricity, and other items.....
"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
That's spot on Ron...YukonRon said:Disposable aluminum pans
Aluminum Foil
Platesetter
Thermapen
Thermal protective gloves
Disposable kitchen gloves
Tongs
Spatula
Peel (handling pizza and large pieces of meat like butts and roasts)
KAB
Good lump.
Igniter source
That's all I got. I know I left tons off, like deep freezer, food saver, night light, bigger deep freezer, second fridge, third fridge, aprons, coolers, towels, but her paper, remodeled kitchen, patio redesign, new patio furniture, patio lights, outdoor audio, out door kitchen and bar, stools for outdoor bar, fire pit, chairs for fire pit. Cushions for fire pit chairs, out door lighting for evening cooking, cleaning equipment for BGE, second BGE, third BGE, bigger patio, lump storage bins, trash cans, larger trash cans, ash bucket, ash tools, smoke wood, several varieties, spice rubs, brining equipment, more storage space, landscaping, smoke wood storage bins, shelving for lump storage, covers for your eggs, temp controller, adapters for temp controllers, surge protector for outdoor electricity, and other items.....
.. That's why my comment still stands.. "Get a lien on your property".. Have a nice day my friend.. Greensboro North Carolina
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Already mentioned but worth saying again. Do not buy the platesetter.
Go go to the ceramic grill store and buy the adjustable rig for the large with woo.
This is will cover almost every cooking scenario you would ever want
its a little more expensive than the platesetter but you won't need anything else- platesetter doesn't give you a raised grid, additional cooking levels, raised potential for pizza, etc.
Greensboro, NC -
I don't think you really need anything else right away aside from charcoal, a way to light it, and some meat to put on the egg.Which came first the chicken or the egg? I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg.
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YukonRon said:Disposable aluminum pans
Aluminum Foil
Platesetter
Thermapen
Thermal protective gloves
Disposable kitchen gloves
Tongs
Spatula
Peel (handling pizza and large pieces of meat like butts and roasts)
KAB
Good lump.
Igniter source
That's all I got. I know I left tons off, like deep freezer, food saver, night light, bigger deep freezer, second fridge, third fridge, aprons, coolers, towels, butcher paper, remodeled kitchen, patio redesign, new patio furniture, patio lights, outdoor audio, out door kitchen and bar, stools for outdoor bar, fire pit, chairs for fire pit. Cushions for fire pit chairs, out door lighting for evening cooking, cleaning equipment for BGE, second BGE, third BGE, bigger patio, lump storage bins, trash cans, larger trash cans, ash bucket, ash tools, smoke wood, several varieties, spice rubs, brining equipment, more storage space, landscaping, smoke wood storage bins, shelving for lump storage, covers for your eggs, temp controller, adapters for temp controllers, surge protector for outdoor electricity, and other items.....
You forgot the Blackstone, a brisket knife, the FB200, and a partridge in a pear tree. :-)Large BGE - Medium BGE - Too many accessories to name
Antioch, TN
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Thanks @SmokeyPitt I was beginning to think I didn't have enough cash reserved after reading some of these posts.SmokeyPitt said:I don't think you really need anything else right away aside from charcoal, a way to light it, and some meat to put on the egg.
I know my Egg investment will grow over time as will my back yard remake. I just want to get the basics down right when I start. Then I figure how I use the Egg will dictate my direction from there.Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
MiniMax 04/17
Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
Facebook Big Green Egg MiniMax Owners Group -
Haven't seen the most crucial accessory listed above, so will put it forth.....
Bank loan. -
Sounds like you are in pretty good shape. Two accessories I added later and use consistently are the Smokeware cap and a BGE large pizza stone. The BGE stone is thicker than most where other brands seem to shatter at higher temperatures. The Smokeware cap stays in position when opening the lid and keeps rain/snow from entering the top when in use. I would imagine with a poolside set up, you will be making a lot of pizzas
One large BGE in Louisville, KY. -
That's spot on. And it starts with the wife saying, "Why don't you go ahead and get that BGE you've been wanting..." You list is pretty close to my flight path in the last 1 1/2 years.YukonRon said:Disposable aluminum pans
Aluminum Foil
Platesetter
Thermapen
Thermal protective gloves
Disposable kitchen gloves
Tongs
Spatula
Peel (handling pizza and large pieces of meat like butts and roasts)
KAB
Good lump.
Igniter source
That's all I got. I know I left tons off, like deep freezer, food saver, night light, bigger deep freezer, second fridge, third fridge, aprons, coolers, towels, butcher paper, remodeled kitchen, patio redesign, new patio furniture, patio lights, outdoor audio, out door kitchen and bar, stools for outdoor bar, fire pit, chairs for fire pit. Cushions for fire pit chairs, out door lighting for evening cooking, cleaning equipment for BGE, second BGE, third BGE, bigger patio, lump storage bins, trash cans, larger trash cans, ash bucket, ash tools, smoke wood, several varieties, spice rubs, brining equipment, more storage space, landscaping, smoke wood storage bins, shelving for lump storage, covers for your eggs, temp controller, adapters for temp controllers, surge protector for outdoor electricity, and other items.....Coleman, Texas
Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
"Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
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I understand the thinking that goes behind this suggestion.GrateEggspectations said:Haven't seen the most crucial accessory listed above, so will put it forth.....
Bank loan.
But I can't go into debt for my projects...so the plan is to do a large project each month when i get paid.
That is unless the eggcessories wreck my budget...
Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
MiniMax 04/17
Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
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Sounds about right for my flight plan. I just need to remember that this is a 1 1/2 year journey and not try to do it all at once.SciAggie said:
That's spot on. And it starts with the wife saying, "Why don't you go ahead and get that BGE you've been wanting..." You list is pretty close to my flight path in the last 1 1/2 years.YukonRon said:Disposable aluminum pans
Aluminum Foil
Platesetter
Thermapen
Thermal protective gloves
Disposable kitchen gloves
Tongs
Spatula
Peel (handling pizza and large pieces of meat like butts and roasts)
KAB
Good lump.
Igniter source
That's all I got. I know I left tons off, like deep freezer, food saver, night light, bigger deep freezer, second fridge, third fridge, aprons, coolers, towels, butcher paper, remodeled kitchen, patio redesign, new patio furniture, patio lights, outdoor audio, out door kitchen and bar, stools for outdoor bar, fire pit, chairs for fire pit. Cushions for fire pit chairs, out door lighting for evening cooking, cleaning equipment for BGE, second BGE, third BGE, bigger patio, lump storage bins, trash cans, larger trash cans, ash bucket, ash tools, smoke wood, several varieties, spice rubs, brining equipment, more storage space, landscaping, smoke wood storage bins, shelving for lump storage, covers for your eggs, temp controller, adapters for temp controllers, surge protector for outdoor electricity, and other items.....Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
MiniMax 04/17
Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
Facebook Big Green Egg MiniMax Owners Group -
I would recommend getting the plate setter for now and see how you cook on it before buying much else. There are differant options and it gets overwhelming to try to earn the grill and accessories at the same time.
When I got mine, i bought a lot of eggcessories from him, and I only use the platesetter, ash tool, and ash scoop.
The rib rack, looftlighter, chicken stand, cover, and probably other stuff i can't think of go mostly unused.
The cover goes mostly unused. I will put in on some in the winter off it is going to snow. Keeps things clean, but it also traps a lot of moisture under it that can cause damage if left covered too long.
Good idea to put something on top of the wood table. I charred my table top pretty bad this spring.
I would recommend welding gloves and a thermopen right away.
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I agree with SmokeyPitt. Take some time and see what you need. Time and some experience will tell you what you need for your next cook. A good accurate thermometer will help for the basicsSmokeyPitt said:I don't think you really need anything else right away aside from charcoal, a way to light it, and some meat to put on the egg."The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
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