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New member / XL owner

Tom_in_NC
Tom_in_NC Posts: 29
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Morning gents!! New to the forum and just wanted to thank everyone in general for all the info I've already gleaned from you guys. I've been in BBQ game a long time, but brand new Egg owner. I had the advantage of cooking on a close friend's Egg for some years leading up to owning my own, so I had a bit of a leg up if you will. But you guys filled in a lot of blanks for me. IE getting the alignment right/underbite cured up on the front end (something that would have driven me nuts).

Anyhow, first cook to break her in was 4 rack of ribs and a bunch of veggies for salsa. Salsa was whip-ass, the ribs were a little dry to my taste but the fam and guests were stoked. We're always our own worst critic. Excuse the rigged up raised rack, Woo and AR w/ extra grates/stones along with KAB and bunch of other stuff will be here this week...as an aside, this is a crazy expensive hobby y'all lol. But I'm the type I can't own something like this and not buy all the cool toys to go with it. SMOBOT coming very soon, that thing is so cool. 

Also did some choice ribeyes the other night (no pics on those, sorry). Sous vide for 2 hrs+ @ 120 then seared on the XL. I will say this, a full load of lump left to its devices with open vents is not to be taken lightly. If those steaks needed more than 2 min/side it woulda been UUUUGLY lmao. Had to let it cool with closed vents for 15 min just to grill burgers for the kids haha. Anyhow, as you can tell I'm already enjoying the hell out of this thing. Looking forward to plenty more adventures (and pizza....so...much....pizza lol). 


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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,227
    Welcome aboard and welcome to the XL club.  It looks like you are off to a great start - and that your previous experience has served you well.

    Post more cooks and join in the conversations - online and on Zoom.

    Enjoy the journey.

    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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  • jccbone62
    jccbone62 Posts: 248
    Welcome to the club and nice cook.  Keep up the good work.
    XL owner in Wichita, KS
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,813
    Welcome aboard and continue to enjoy the journey on your new rig.  Above all, have fun.
    Great looking cook right there.  
    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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  • Cornholio
    Cornholio Posts: 1,048
    Welcome! Diving right into the CGS accessories is a good way to start, you’ll love the flexibility. 
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  • mEGG_My_Day
    mEGG_My_Day Posts: 1,661
    Welcome aboard.  That cook looks fantastic and you are going to love your CGS gear, Kick Ash basket and future SMOBOT.  All are great companies with great support. 
    Memphis, TN 

    LBGE, 2 SBGE, Hasty-Bake Gourmet
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  • frazzdaddy
    frazzdaddy Posts: 2,617
    Welcome and ditto on the xl club. I cook more on my xl than the large. Have fun!
    Xl bge ,LG bge, two 4' crusher cone fire pits. Weber Genisis gasser and 
    Two rusty Weber kettles. 

    Two Rivers Farm
    Moncure N.C.
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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 7,365
    Welcome 
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • bradleya123
    bradleya123 Posts: 485
    Welcome Aboard!!!
    Retired Navy, LBGE
    Pinehurst, NC

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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    Great start on your own egg, fire roasted veggies are the ONLY way to go for salsa.

    I have told other newbies that have come on board, having a BGE changes EVERYTHING. Like your bank account and always thinning wallet.

    Hope you never plan to retire. 

    Have fun, because we do.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    Calling us "Gents" is a stretch but much appreciated. 😂  Welcome to the clan and enjoy your new toy!! There is a wealth of knowledge here so all you have to do is ask. 

    "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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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    Welcome!
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • Tom_in_NC
    Tom_in_NC Posts: 29
    That’s for showing here guys. In the time I’ve been looking around on here this has seemed like a very inclusive forum, not as confrontational or aggressive as some others Ive frequented in the past. Feels like an enjoyable place to spend time. 

    And yes, I can feel my wallet and chances for retirement shrink by the day lol. 
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,182
    Glad to have you Tom. Thanks for joining. 
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,182
    GATraveller said:
    Calling us "Gents" is a stretch but much appreciated. 😂  Welcome to the clan and enjoy your new toy!! There is a wealth of knowledge here so all you have to do is ask. 
    And this wealth of knowledge extends well beyond BBQ.  
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  • bucky925
    bucky925 Posts: 2,053
    Tom_in_NC said:
    That’s for showing here guys. In the time I’ve been looking around on here this has seemed like a very inclusive forum, not as confrontational or aggressive as some others Ive frequented in the past. Feels like an enjoyable place to spend time. 

    And yes, I can feel my wallet and chances for retirement shrink by the day lol. 
    Where bouts in NC Tom ?  I'm half way between Charlotte and Greensboro right of I85.

    The best things in life are not things.  

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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,558
    Congrats on the XL egg and nice first post. Ribs and veggies look killer.  
    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    Welcome!!   Off to a great start... 
    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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  • Tom_in_NC
    Tom_in_NC Posts: 29
    I’m in Apex now, but lived in Charlotte area (Matthews/Davidson/Pineville) on again/off again for close to 20 years. Every time I’d move away from NC (GA/FL) I was always angling to get back lol. 
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