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Thomasc18
Thomasc18 Posts: 197
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just wanted to say hello!  Long time reader. Just got my med egg a couple months ago. Haven't really broke her in yet. Only thing I've cooked so far are 3 prime ribs. Each time they've come out perfect!  Talk about expensive for extras. I got my plate setter, kick ash basket, ott plate and grid remover, table nest, and smoke ware chimney. Already ordered a replacement gasket (thanks rrp).  Thinking about the future. I do want to get a cast iron grate. And now I'm thinking the medium was a mistake. Should of got a large
Madison, AL
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,744
    Welcome!  Post some pics next time!
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,552
    Sounds like a good reason for #2

    Welcome to the forum 
    Greensboro, NC
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  • Rte1985
    Rte1985 Posts: 304
    Welcome aboard! I have large and looking at adding a small within next year or two!  The spending never ends but I feel you take the biggest hits early! As for grates I wouldn't trade my ss for anything
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  • Thomasc18
    Thomasc18 Posts: 197
    Anyone try the woo ring?  Thought about ordering one. And your right spending doesn't end. Crazy
    Madison, AL
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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    Welcome aboard. Good people here. Post pics! 
    ~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan  - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, Ardore Pizza Oven
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • SmokingPiney
    SmokingPiney Posts: 2,319
    Welcome to the fray @Thomasc18! 

    I have a Woo ring and it has become indispensable. It's great to have 2 levels of cooking above the fire box level.

    Enjoy your Egg and all of the great cooks that will come off of it.  :)
    Living the good life smoking and joking
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  • Thomasc18
    Thomasc18 Posts: 197
    SmokingPiney said:
    Welcome to the fray @Thomasc18! 

    I have a Woo ring and it has become indispensable. It's great to have 2 levels of cooking above the fire box level.

    Enjoy your Egg and all of the great cooks that will come off of it.  :)
    Thanks!  I appreciate it
    Madison, AL
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  • da87
    da87 Posts: 640
    Welcome!  The egg and food are great, this forum and those that post are amazing and always happy to help.
    Doug
    Wayne, PA
    LBGE, Weber Kettle (gifted to my sister), Weber Gasser

    "Two things are infinite:  the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe"   Albert Einstein
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    Welcome..... The Woo is great!!
    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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  • jeffwit
    jeffwit Posts: 1,348
    Welcome aboard! I have the woo and use it all the time. 
    And War Eagle!
    Jefferson, GA
    XL BGE, MM, Things to flip meat over and stuff
    Wife, 3 kids, 5 dogs, 4 cats, 12 chickens, 2 goats, 2 pigs. 
    “Honey, we bought a farm.”
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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 7,339
    I have the medium with a cast iron grate. It has suited me since 2009. That said, I will eventually upgrade to a large.
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  • Thomasc18
    Thomasc18 Posts: 197
    jeffwit said:
    Welcome aboard! I have the woo and use it all the time. 
    And War Eagle!
    I hear you. Find out in November. Btw wife's an auburn fan. So unfortunate. 
    Madison, AL
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  • tclamberth
    tclamberth Posts: 162
    Roll Tide from Huntsville 
    Memphis raised me, T-Town made me...Aint never been nothing but a winner
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  • Thomasc18
    Thomasc18 Posts: 197
    If I bought the woo than the ott plate and grate remover would be a waste of money.   I could just use the handles to remove everything
    Madison, AL
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  • Rte1985
    Rte1985 Posts: 304
    Another woo guy here with added extended grid and oval stone for indirect cooks.... Thanks cgs! Love my woo
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,806
    Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  Above all, have fun.  And don't second-guess your BGE purchase-just figure out the way ahead and eventually go for it.  Patience with the after-market accessories.  Plenty of time for those.
    You can get amazing results off any sized BGE-just ask away and you will get plenty of help here.  FWIW-
    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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  • Bentgrass
    Bentgrass Posts: 443
    There is a remote possibility that advice given to you might be skewed with that avatar....

    just kiddin
    1. Bettendorf, Ia with lots of time in Chattanooga, Tn.  LBGE, plate setter, ar, Looft lighter, maverick et-735, Rutland gasket, Smokeware SS cap, Kickash basket, and lots of cast iron.
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  • Theophan
    Theophan Posts: 2,656
    I have a Medium and a Large, and I LOVE my Medium, and use it a LOT more than the Large.  It's perfect most of the time!  Like someone else said, above, I see people doing amazing things with even smaller Eggs.  Enjoy it!  Take your time.  Keep reading this forum and see what people are doing with MMs, Smalls and even Minis.  You can do a LOT with a Medium!  
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  • Thomasc18
    Thomasc18 Posts: 197
    I appreciate the help fellas!
    Madison, AL
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    Thomasc18 

    . And now I'm thinking the medium was a mistake. Should of got a large
    Not a mistake....most of us have more than one egg. The medium has its place. Enjoy it.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 7,339
    I've cooked a 12 and a half pound spatchcocked turkey on my medium Another time I cooked 9 pounds of pork loin on it, admittedly it was cut into two pieces.
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  • Eoin
    Eoin Posts: 4,304
    Thomasc18 said:
    just wanted to say hello!  Long time reader. Just got my med egg a couple months ago. Haven't really broke her in yet. Only thing I've cooked so far are 3 prime ribs. Each time they've come out perfect!  Talk about expensive for extras. I got my plate setter, kick ash basket, ott plate and grid remover, table nest, and smoke ware chimney. Already ordered a replacement gasket (thanks rrp).  Thinking about the future. I do want to get a cast iron grate. And now I'm thinking the medium was a mistake. Should of got a large
    Second Eggs are almost compulsory, so it doesn't really matter where you start, just fill the gap later.
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  • westernbbq
    westernbbq Posts: 2,490
    Welcome @Thomasc18,   the medium egg is a great one to learn on.  If youll add to the arsenal id recommend a minimax.  And yes, the accessories are a racket.  Ceramic Grill Store is your best friend here....

    If you emd up adding a large bge later the med will come in handy for sides, extras etc.  The L is versatile, especially if you get cgs multi grid system and rig extender fyi


    Post picts of cooks.   I have done two prime ribs on XL for Christmas and both were amazing....
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932

    welcome


    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • Thomasc18
    Thomasc18 Posts: 197
    Appreciate the info!!
    Madison, AL
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  • onedbguru
    onedbguru Posts: 1,648
    Welcome, and maybe you really want an XL.  =)
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,611
    Thomasc18 said:
    just wanted to say hello!  Long time reader. Just got my med egg a couple months ago. Haven't really broke her in yet. Only thing I've cooked so far are 3 prime ribs. Each time they've come out perfect!  Talk about expensive for extras. I got my plate setter, kick ash basket, ott plate and grid remover, table nest, and smoke ware chimney. Already ordered a replacement gasket (thanks rrp).  Thinking about the future. I do want to get a cast iron grate. And now I'm thinking the medium was a mistake. Should of got a large
    Of the sizes I've owned (MM, L and M), the Med is the best performer IMO. Unless you use a lot of large cooking vessels on the Egg (e.g., Dutch ovens, pans, etc.), you'll be just fine with the Med. Congrats.
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