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Just a my first Big Green Egg and I want advice

Judson
Judson Posts: 19
in EggHead Forum
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. 
Aspiring amateur griller/smoker


Chicago
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    Welcome...
    Flip through the web link below.
    It will give you tons of tips.
    http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramicfaq.htm
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,573
    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 maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • MeTed
    MeTed Posts: 800
    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
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,226
    edited February 2019
    Thermopen


    And welcome aboard

    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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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,877
    Foghorn said:
    Thermopen


    And welcome aboard
    Are we not doing the Lavatools Javelin Pro now? 
    NOLA
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  • beerguy
    beerguy Posts: 116
    The BGE dustpan helps for cleaning out the ash.
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    edited February 2019
    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 Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • Tony_T
    Tony_T Posts: 303
    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)
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  • Kent8621
    Kent8621 Posts: 843
    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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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
     Welcome..,,, start with a Thermapen
    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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  • Tony_T
    Tony_T Posts: 303
    I don't use one, but the SmokeWare Cap is popular
    (just missed a 30% Off sale)
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  • Judson
    Judson Posts: 19
    Thanks for the tips guys, I appreciate it. Life will never be the same now
    Aspiring amateur griller/smoker


    Chicago
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    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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  • Teefus
    Teefus Posts: 1,259
    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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  • chabs
    chabs Posts: 14
    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.
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  • Judson
    Judson Posts: 19
    Jeremiah said:
    Thermapen, MAPP torch, raised grid. Welcome. Where are you located? There’s a couple good fests coming up in the south east.
    I'm in the Suburbs of Chicago unfortunately
    Aspiring amateur griller/smoker


    Chicago
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  • Judson
    Judson Posts: 19
    Teefus 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. 
    Good to know, thanks
    Aspiring amateur griller/smoker


    Chicago
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    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
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  • marysvilleksegghead
    marysvilleksegghead Posts: 862
    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
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Get Rockwood lump.  Thank me later.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • littlerascal56
    littlerascal56 Posts: 2,110
    Flameboss controller.  You will thank me later!
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,720
    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.  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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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    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
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,226
    buzd504 said:
    Foghorn said:
    Thermopen


    And welcome aboard
    Are we not doing the Lavatools Javelin Pro now? 
    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...

    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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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    Besides a good instant read thermometer you're set.

    "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."
                                                                                  -Umberto Eco

    2 Large
    Peachtree Corners, GA
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    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.
     
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,877
    Foghorn said:
    buzd504 said:
    Foghorn said:
    Thermopen


    And welcome aboard
    Are we not doing the Lavatools Javelin Pro now? 
    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...
    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.
    NOLA
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  • bluebird66
    bluebird66 Posts: 2,946
    Welcome!
    Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
    Floyd Va

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