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This is my typical cook, would a Adjustable Rig be best
BGEChicago
Posts: 574
Hey folks, this is my typical cook. A protein and two sides, just like the lunch counters:
Now we have 2 kids and they don't like BBQ (wait till I die and bequeath my $600.00 estate to the dog) anyway it's cooking for me and the wife, even if I cook steaks it's the same, meat and two sides. Now if I'm firing up the Egg, everything goes in, the stove is closed for the night.
My question is, would an Adjustable Rig be a good investment? I know I'll get jealous haters with my current set up of 2 $0.59 bricks and a $9.99 grate. Tonight I had a Lodge 4" tall Dutch Oven but many times I have a lodge 12" pan cooking potatoes or some type of greens so I could be flexible.
Your input is requested, thanks in advance.
Btw. plated:
Now we have 2 kids and they don't like BBQ (wait till I die and bequeath my $600.00 estate to the dog) anyway it's cooking for me and the wife, even if I cook steaks it's the same, meat and two sides. Now if I'm firing up the Egg, everything goes in, the stove is closed for the night.
My question is, would an Adjustable Rig be a good investment? I know I'll get jealous haters with my current set up of 2 $0.59 bricks and a $9.99 grate. Tonight I had a Lodge 4" tall Dutch Oven but many times I have a lodge 12" pan cooking potatoes or some type of greens so I could be flexible.
Your input is requested, thanks in advance.
Btw. plated:
Chicago, IL BGE XL BGE Mini Webber Charcoal / Elmhurst, IL
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My opinion if what you have is working you don’t need to change it.
I had a very similar set up and went with the Woo and the Woo Extender. It’s a cleaner version of what you’ve built but the top grid will slide back for better access to main grid.
Glad I spent the money
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Looks like you’re doing it right. Unless you’ve got money burning a hole in your pocket, why bother. You can always wet saw a couple of bricks different thicknesses to make it “adjustable”
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Would you mind giving more details on how you cooked that delicious looking meal? Temps, direct or indirect, when to add the sides after the meats been going, etc.Llano, TX - Med and XL BGE’s
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I'm with @Mattman3969 here. If it works then the only reason (which I succumbed to after several years) if ease of handling the internals. Cook temp is the same, likely elevation inside the BGE is the same...now access may be a different story.Your $$ your call but it won't change the cook outcome. FWIW-Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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KennyCJR said:Would you mind giving more details on how you cooked that delicious looking meal? Temps, direct or indirect, when to add the sides after the meats been going, etc.
thanks
gregChicago, IL BGE XL BGE Mini Webber Charcoal / Elmhurst, IL -
lousubcap said:I'm with @Mattman3969 here. If it works then the only reason (which I succumbed to after several years) if ease of handling the internals. Cook temp is the same, likely elevation inside the BGE is the same...now access may be a different story.Your $$ your call but it won't change the cook outcome. FWIW-Chicago, IL BGE XL BGE Mini Webber Charcoal / Elmhurst, IL
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When is it time for another egg
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Well, I have an XL and a mini. Were renovating the exterior of the house this summer including the patio.... I came here a week or so ago for advice for a small cheap vacuum sealer and here is what I have now..
You guys are killing me! just kidding, I'm planning on buying another XL and the maybe a a medium or large for sides....Chicago, IL BGE XL BGE Mini Webber Charcoal / Elmhurst, IL -
BGEChicago said:KennyCJR said:Would you mind giving more details on how you cooked that delicious looking meal? Temps, direct or indirect, when to add the sides after the meats been going, etc.
thanks
gregLlano, TX - Med and XL BGE’s -
BGEChicago said:lousubcap said:I'm with @Mattman3969 here. If it works then the only reason (which I succumbed to after several years) if ease of handling the internals. Cook temp is the same, likely elevation inside the BGE is the same...now access may be a different story.Your $$ your call but it won't change the cook outcome. FWIW------------------------------------------analyze adapt overcome2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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If the bricks are taking up valuable space you can get 4 carriage bolts (I got stainless) and add them to the top ring as legs. 2 nuts on each leg makes it adjustable if you want. I use this on my XL
XL aka Senior, Mini Max aka Junior, Weber Q's, Blackstone 22, Lion built in, RecTec Mini 300, Lodge Hibachi, Uuni, wife says I have too many grills,,,,how many shoes do you have?
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BGEChicago said:I'm planning on buying another XL and the maybe a medium or large for sides....
"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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AR is a good investment. I use it in > 50% of my cooks. Two adults, one kid here. I cook for larger groups upto maybe five adults once or twice a month at most.
The reason I say to invest is that the AR helps you with flexibility. I think you can and have gotten it done without but it's a matter of simplicity and design that I think will be worth it for you.Mountain View, CA -
I use a cast iron grid and the issue grid along with three brick halves. I beat you on the brick costs, mine were leftovers from a construction project that I was supervising about the time I got my medium and therefore were free to me at least. I did pay cash for the cast iron grate though.
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The adjustable rig is nice but sometimes simple is nice. You look like you have a handle on it just fine. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
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KennyCJR said:BGEChicago said:KennyCJR said:Would you mind giving more details on how you cooked that delicious looking meal? Temps, direct or indirect, when to add the sides after the meats been going, etc.
thanks
greg
Thanks
GregChicago, IL BGE XL BGE Mini Webber Charcoal / Elmhurst, IL -
So what did you end up going with? I'm now contemplating getting one. I like the oval stone idea helping protect brisket cooks and being able to pile more ribs inside the large.Large and Small BGECentral, IL
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I still have to 3 firebricks and webber grate. I'l am going to get the adjustable rig set up, just haven't got around to it yet..Chicago, IL BGE XL BGE Mini Webber Charcoal / Elmhurst, IL
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BGEChicago said:Well, I have an XL and a mini. Were renovating the exterior of the house this summer including the patio.... I came here a week or so ago for advice for a small cheap vacuum sealer and here is what I have now..
You guys are killing me! just kidding, I'm planning on buying another XL and the maybe a a medium or large for sides....
Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX -
Best investment so far... Use it dailyChicago, IL BGE XL BGE Mini Webber Charcoal / Elmhurst, IL
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BGEChicago said:I still have to 3 firebricks and webber grate. I'l am going to get the adjustable rig set up, just haven't got around to it yet..Large and Small BGECentral, IL
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Well, I guess I'l just have to buy another XL....Chicago, IL BGE XL BGE Mini Webber Charcoal / Elmhurst, IL
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