Needed Accessories

I would start buying out of necessity. There are so many things out there you could go broke just figuring out what you like. 

That being said I love my Kickash baskets and Woo setup from CGS. And the Smokeware cap helps in those Tennessee summer downpours we’ve been getting. 

i like the thermoworks smoke for the wireless thermometer, if you are going to get a controller you might look at the FB300 instead.  i bought the adjustable rig from the CGS but that was out of need for cooking for larger groups.  Best advice is just have fun, drink something cold and enjoy the time outdoors.

Thermoter with wireless receiver is great-if you are prone to checking temp....
cast iron pan and/or griddle great too- Increases variety of flavors /textures -such as smashburgers

jcisonline said:

I'm looking for a glove setup for doing the prep work on meat. I feel like just the nitrile gloves would be too thin for the heat. Didn't know what most people used.

i use knit gloves from harbor freight under nitrile gloves.  works great for handling hot food pulling meat apart, cutting and serving. 

https://www.harborfreight.com/string-knit-gloves-6-pr-60640.html

jcisonline said:

@fishlessman

what kind of raised grid setup did you get? I saw that BGE is coming out with one later this year, but are there other options?

This place is great but it is a wallet black hole. 

https://ceramicgrillstore.com/

Welcome by the way. 

jcisonline said:

@fishlessman

what kind of raised grid setup did you get? I saw that BGE is coming out with one later this year, but are there other options?

i went with 2 fire bricks standin on edge on the lower grate with a second grid sitting on top of those for years.  when the ceramic grill store was first designing the grid setup i got one of the first ones. its hard to beat the adjustable rig with all the options it comes with.  either way you need to raise the grid, theres lots of ways to raise the grid.  you dont get the heat radiating downward off the dome if you are cooking below the felt line

Kent8621 said:

jcisonline said:

@fishlessman

what kind of raised grid setup did you get? I saw that BGE is coming out with one later this year, but are there other options?

go with this.  https://ceramicgrillstore.com/

Since I owned the Conveggtor/ Plate Setter already I got the PS Woo so that I could still use it.  I also bought the PS Woo platform and two half stones and loved the set up.

However after much use I would recomend the Woo, the Platform, (1) 1/2 stone for direct/ indirect cooking (which I do all the time) and the 13 X 17 Inch Oval Ceramic Stone for full indirect cooking.

Agree above. Get a good Instant read thermo, A good pair of Welding gloves to remove the hot platesetter. Next would be a CGS PSWoo with extended rack, then I would worry about the temp controllers for low and slows. I have had my egg 8 months and still haven't bought one and don't see any need for it anytime soon.

There is no such thing as a NEEDED accessory. Only **Hey, that's cool, I want that!!! ***

I echo the above. I started with just a plate setter and three bricks triple wrapped in foil. It instant read thermometer is the most important, because you can't eyeball internal temps. I have the PS-WOO and a CI grate from The CGS. I can't recommend it enough, but the adjustable rig has wider variation. Again, cook for a while and see what you're going to do a lot. Don't buy too much too fast. I have near $200 in sh!t I wish I had never bought.

I cook a lot of butts and ribs. Then I also cook a lot of chicken and steaks, thus the Woo. I have the Smokeware cap. It's awesome and easier, for me, to dial in lower temps than the DW. My KAB is arriving tomorrow, as my fire bowl broke and while I was spending money, I spent $80 more. It happens. Good luck and have fun!! Welcome!