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Just a my first Big Green Egg and I want advice
Judson
Posts: 19
Just bought my first Egg. I bought a large version, a nest, cover, grill gripers, conveggtor, ash rake, green egg lump charcoal, and the green egg fire starters.
I want to know from people what (if any) other items/accessories I should think about purchasing for my Egg.
I want to know from people what (if any) other items/accessories I should think about purchasing for my Egg.
Aspiring amateur griller/smoker
Chicago
Chicago
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Judson said:
I want to know from people what (if any) other items/accessories I should think about purchasing for my Egg.hahaha, you should have asked that before you bought all those accessories. I had all of those things and the only thing left is the ash rake.Also, I didn't get a nest, I got a table, but I've since upgraded from wood to stainless. Cover - ditched it. Don't need it. Grippers - had those but they kind of fell apart. I just use heavy gloves now (put that on your list). Conveggtor - mine broke after a while and I got an Adjustable Rig combo from Ceramic Grill Store. Huge improvement. BGE charcoal - it's just Royal Oak in an expensive bag. Either buy the cheap stuff, or I mostly use Rockwood. Firestarters - lots of opinions on this, but a torch is super easy.For now, my advice is to spend extra money on meat and learn your egg. You'll realize what else you need/want as you go.NOLA -
Welcome...
Flip through the web link below.
It will give you tons of tips.
http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramicfaq.htm
Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
sounds like you need some beer and pork butts
South of Columbus, Ohio. -
thermapen and a raised grid for cooking higher in the dome. the ceramic grill store has lots of options but you can get by with adding those two accessories
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
Did you get eggmates? Otherwise known as shelves, if not, get them, they make life much easier. While you’re at the Egg store you might as well stock up on Dizzy Pig rubs. All of their rubs are great but I would start off with Dizzy dust, pineapple head and Shakin’ the tree. Good luck oh and Welcome!Belleville, Michigan
Just burnin lump in Sumpter -
Thermopen
And welcome aboardXXL 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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Are we not doing the Lavatools Javelin Pro now?Foghorn said:Thermopen
And welcome aboard
NOLA -
The BGE dustpan helps for cleaning out the ash.
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Thermapen is a must._________________________________________________Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
Green Man GroupJohns Creek, Georgia -
You may want to look into other methods of staring the fire.
I use a Looftlighter (good if the Egg is near an outlet)
Others use a torch (i.e mapp, weed burner) -
i just the JJ George torch, they are on amazon or JJgeorgestore.com, highly recommend
2 Large Eggs - Raleigh, NC
Boiler Up!!
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Welcome..,,, start with a ThermapenCharlotte, 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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I don't use one, but the SmokeWare Cap is popular
(just missed a 30% Off sale) -
Thanks for the tips guys, I appreciate it. Life will never be the same nowAspiring amateur griller/smoker
Chicago -
Thermapen, MAPP torch, raised grid. Welcome. Where are you located? There’s a couple good fests coming up in the south east.Slumming it in Aiken, SC.
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Get a Thermapen and a propane torch. Don’t spend another dime on accessories until you learn to cook on it. You’re loaded for bear already.Michiana, South of the border.
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Thermopen and a torch. I like the jjgeorge torch.
Other than that plenty of cold beer and charcoal to learn to cook and experiment with different techniques. -
I'm in the Suburbs of Chicago unfortunatelyJeremiah said:Thermapen, MAPP torch, raised grid. Welcome. Where are you located? There’s a couple good fests coming up in the south east.Aspiring amateur griller/smoker
Chicago -
Good to know, thanksTeefus said:Get a Thermapen and a propane torch. Don’t spend another dime on accessories until you learn to cook on it. You’re loaded for bear already.Aspiring amateur griller/smoker
Chicago -
Welcome aboard....and stay warm in the near future.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 -
curious as to your location. Dealer here sells the BGE with nest, mates, gripper, starter cubes and bag of chunks & charcoal at a dam good price!Lrg 2008
Mini 2009 -
Get Rockwood lump. Thank me later.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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Flameboss controller. You will thank me later!
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Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey. Above all, have fun.This site will suck your wallet dry with things you never knew existed and then just had to have.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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Take your time and actually see what you need. It's easy to spend other people's money here. A good quality instant read thermometer is a fantastic tool. Even just for your kitchen. Javelin Pro Duo or Thermapen are the most popular here on the forum.
."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 -
I honestly haven't looked at any other instant read thermometers since I bought my Thermapen 6 years ago. If/when it dies I'll re-evaluate. Obviously, others may have opinions on the topic...buzd504 said:Are we not doing the Lavatools Javelin Pro now?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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Besides a good instant read thermometer you're set.
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-Umberto Eco
2 Large
Peachtree Corners, GA -
Learn to cook with what you have. You have enough to cook just about anything you want. There are lots of add ons that you could spend your money on - some are useful, some are not. A good accessory will make your cooks more convenient or more consistent. You will be in a better position to judge after you gain experience.
A good instant read thermometer is a cooking essential not an accessory (just likes knives). Make sure you have one.Southeast Florida - LBGE
In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’ Dare to think for yourself. -
My backlit thermapen crapped out. I ordered the javelin pro after some posts on here, and I've been very happy with it. I do have to manually cover the light sensor to turn the backlight on, but I'm going to call that a feature and not a bug.Foghorn said:I honestly haven't looked at any other instant read thermometers since I bought my Thermapen 6 years ago. If/when it dies I'll re-evaluate. Obviously, others may have opinions on the topic...
NOLA -
Welcome!
Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
Floyd Va
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