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How often do you use your BGE?

KathrynL922
KathrynL922 Posts: 4
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My husband got me a large BGE for Christmas (well, a few days before Christmas). We have already used it several times, and everything is AMAZING! I'm curious as to how often most people use theirs? Am I crazy for wanting to use it everyday? Or will the novelty wear off? 

Here's a picture of my first whole chicken on the BGE for the fun of it!

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  • g8golfer
    g8golfer Posts: 1,025
    I use mine 3-4 times a week. My wife has stopped cooking and handed the cooking duties over to me full time. Congrats on the gift. 
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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    edited December 2017
    3-5 times per week. They often run all day on the weekend, cooking various things for the week 
    ~ 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
    edited December 2017
    I've had my Egg now for three years and it gets used three or more times a week, regardless of weather. The versatility never gets old.

    Congrats on your Egg! 
    Living the good life smoking and joking
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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    And welcome! Enjoy the journey and ask lots of questions and post pictures 
    ~ 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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  • yljkt
    yljkt Posts: 799
    Winter 2-3 times a week. Summer? Pretty much every night and alot of weekends. Throw in the low-n-slows and both eggs going at the same time and it's actually alot lol..enjoy!  
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  • RajunCajun
    RajunCajun Posts: 1,049
    Welcome to the group, a source for everything you will need.  How often, she says.  Just think of the four food groups and let your imagination take care of the rest.  Happy New Year to ya!
    The problem with a problem is that you don't know it's a problem until it's a problem, and that is a big problem.
    Holding the company together with three spreadsheets and two cans connected by a long piece of string.
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,536
    I haven't used my oven in 6 years
    "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

    Minnesota
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,850
    edited December 2017
    Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  Above all, have fun.  Great gift.
    I use one of the outdoor toys on average 3-5 times/week but it is somewhat schedule driven.  For the past 10 days I have had one going 9 days out of ten and two running on a couple of occasions.  It just depends.
    Regarding the novelty-for me, all protein is cooked outdoors year-round.  The novelty may transition to enjoying and appreciating the utility of the BGE, coupled with playing with fire and adult supervisory beverages.  It's all in what you want.
    BTW- there is a good chance you will see the need for another BGE (for your husband) down the road-that is natural  ;)


    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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  • Eoin
    Eoin Posts: 4,304
    An average of 4 days a week, often that will involve cooking 2 lots of food on a weekend day. The novelty hasn't worn off after 12 months, the only change is the addition of a second (smaller) Egg to allow more fast midweek cooks.
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  • drumdudeguy
    drumdudeguy Posts: 165

    Every weekend for the last 5 years. Never get tired of it.

    Hilton Head, SC- XL Big Green Egg w/Modular Nest
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
    edited December 2017
    WeberWho said:
    I haven't used my oven in 6 years

    Me either - gas has been shut off to it since 2008.  Outdoor only for me (but I live in the desert so weather not an issue).

    @KathrynL922 Welcome to the site - have fun.
    Phoenix 
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    3-5 times a week.  Welcome aboard.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,228
    Welcome aboard.  Whoever uses it the most wins.  You are off to a good start.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • chzplz
    chzplz Posts: 68
    Well, it’s -30°C / -22°F here today, so I’m down to once every couple of weeks. 

    Spring through fall, average once per week on weekends. 
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    We cook about 4-5 times a week - leftovers or Subway the other days. I use the outdoor kitchen for 90% of that. 
    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?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    Like many above, 3-5 times per week.

    We normally go out on Friday night.  But weekends are normally pretty egg heavy. 
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,174
    Weekends are pretty much my time to cook.
    Flint, Michigan
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,645
    The thrill will not wear off, my friend. Good times ahead. Enjoy. Use it the way you would your oven, grill and smoker. 
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  • chuckytheegghead
    chuckytheegghead Posts: 1,201
    I get jittery if I haven’t fired mine up in a couple days. 
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  • ElkhornHusker
    ElkhornHusker Posts: 493
    Not often enough.  Definitely more in the summer.  Novelty has not worn off, in wanted one for about 15 years before I actually made the purchase.
    Elkhorn, NE
    1 large egg
    28" Blackstone
    Akorn Jr. 
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  • Bentgrass
    Bentgrass Posts: 443
    3-5 times a week.  It will be -10 f tonight and will be doing 2 big fat ribeyes for New Years Eve.
    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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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    2 to 3 times per week on the egg.... and 2 to 3 times per week on the Blackstone.... 
    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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  • KathrynL922
    KathrynL922 Posts: 4
    Thank you all for the warm welcome! I am happy to hear that using the BGE won't get old! (Especially since I've wanted one since I was a teenager after eating my first bite of food off the BGE). We have already done burgers, steaks, chicken, pork loin, turkey, and we are doing our first pork butt tomorrow! I'm so excited to continue to learn and cook!
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Depending on work schedule. Average...3-5x per week including weekends. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    We probably averaged 3X a week for the first 10 years. I’m probably down a little but I’ve gotten some new toys that take some of the load off the egg. Actually parted with one of my larges a few weeks back and added a dedicated pizza rig. BGE still gets the load of the work though and we aren’t slowing down any time soon. We are in deeper now than we have ever been as far as cooking outside with fire goes. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • td66snrf
    td66snrf Posts: 1,838
    Lots
    XLBGE, LBGE, MBGE, SMALL, MINI, 2 Kubs, Fire Magic Gasser
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    KathrynL922 said:
    Thank you all for the warm welcome! I am happy to hear that using the BGE won't get old! (Especially since I've wanted one since I was a teenager after eating my first bite of food off the BGE). We have already done burgers, steaks, chicken, pork loin, turkey, and we are doing our first pork butt tomorrow! I'm so excited to continue to learn and cook!
    You have many happy years and many thousands of dollars of other eggs and accessories ahead of you before you would even consider slowing down. We can help you with that here too :)


    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • PoppasGrill
    PoppasGrill Posts: 375
    ElkhornHusker said:
    Not often enough.  Definitely more in the summer.  Novelty has not worn off, in wanted one for about 15 years before I actually made the purchase.
    Same here, have wanted one for years, finally got one last year, use it about every weekend that I am home. Spend the rest of the week going though forum recipes to find something I want to try cooking.
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  • Teefus
    Teefus Posts: 1,260
    Once or twice a week. Enjoy the ride!
    Michiana, South of the border.
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  • SamIAm2
    SamIAm2 Posts: 2,006
    As often as possible since we retired. Only use the oven to reheat what I previously cooked. Novelty hasn't worn off as there are so many things to try that I never knew about until I joined the forum. Oh, and hug that guy who bought the Large for you. He's a keeper in my book!
    Ubi panis, ibi patria.
    Large - Roswell rig, MiniMax-PS Woo; Cocoa, Fl.
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