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PatrickJ117
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Like Christmas Eve right now...
Advice for the break in---how much charcoal for initial low heat burn? How hot? How long? How many times---was told under 350 and do it 3 times for cure of gasket.
Any other tips?
Advice for the break in---how much charcoal for initial low heat burn? How hot? How long? How many times---was told under 350 and do it 3 times for cure of gasket.
Any other tips?
LBGE, Weber Summit 4 burner--Philadelphia, PA
Syracuse U., Yankees, E-A-G-L-E-S
Old Indian saying...When riding a dead horse, by all means dismount...
Syracuse U., Yankees, E-A-G-L-E-S
Old Indian saying...When riding a dead horse, by all means dismount...
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Go up to the fire ring is fine.
They say 350°, but I don't think I followed that.
Cook a butt first for low and slow. Very forgiving meat that you'll get instant success from, more than likely.
I do recommend getting to know it first. Fill it, light it, and play with the vents. Bottom is macro, top is micro.------------------------------
Thomasville, NC
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Anything chicken or pork is a good start and really shines no matter what cooking format you're transitioning from.
Congrats and enjoy the process!!!
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Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey. The search function here will yield lots of threads on about any topic you may be interested in. Above all, have fun.
Edit: cook something that was a favorite on a prior grill and notice the difference (if any).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. -
I agree with Tarheelmatt. Don't worry about the 350 degrees. It's only for the gasket. The gasket will come off at some point or another down the road no matter how much you baby it. Ask away with questions. Always someone to help"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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Welcome to the Group. The others above have you covered.
XLBGE, LBGE
Fernandina Beach, FL
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First thing you need to do is put your credit cards in a safe deposit box. This place will spend your money so fast your head will spin.
Second, fire it up and cook a fatty.MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.
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… I shared your eggcitement not too long ago. Personally, I did three burns (no food) under 350° just to acclimate myself with the vents. Patience, Grasshopper … you're gonna luv it.
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Welcome, welcome!
Put your City and State in your signature line. Also, adding your cooking equipment in there helps others help you.
Have fun!Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
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Sort of the same thing at Tarheelmatt said, think of the bottom vent as the gas and the top vent as the brake.Belleville, Michigan
Just burnin lump in Sumpter -
WelcomeLBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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Congrats coming aboard to the family!!! My 1st cook was the America's Favorite...Hot dogs/hamburgers...
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First congrats! Did a butt the first cook. Load your lump up to fire ring or you'll end up like me at 5 in the morn reloading! Wait for good smoke! Also don't get to attached to your visa!
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Welcome brother... others got you coveredCharlotte, 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 to the forum. Have fun and if you are going to cook scrapple in your new large, get a cast iron skillet.
Ubi panis, ibi patria.
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Yeah, the least expensive aspect of owning a BGE is the initial purchase. Everything that follows is where you will see your life savings dwindle to nothing.
Worth every penny.
Have fun."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
Welcome!!Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
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You don't need 3/4 of the crap that people on here swear by. If you don't get caught up in the forum "must haves", it's not overly expensive.YukonRon said:Yeah, the least expensive aspect of owning a BGE is the initial purchase. Everything that follows is where you will see your life savings dwindle to nothing.
Worth every penny.
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Just fire it up and play with the vents for a couple hours to start getting a feel for temp control. Wait 15 or 20 minutes between changes, it's not immediate. Then throw some chicken on, easy and cheap.Jacksonville FL
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