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Title: Big Green Egg
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on August 03, 2017, 04:54:18 PM
Should I buy one?  ???

$849.00 for a grill  :-\
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: The True Adonis on August 03, 2017, 05:28:11 PM
Good item, but not worth it in my opinion.  Depends what you want to do with it really.
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: robcguns on August 03, 2017, 05:32:07 PM
Should I buy one?  ???

$849.00 for a grill  :-\

My buddy has one and says it's great.grills are worth the money,I bought a Weber for around 1000 two years ago and the things works wonderfully.
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: gym**rat on August 03, 2017, 05:36:40 PM
I am a master griller...well that is what everyone calls me because I can cook just about anything on a charcoal grill. I have ate food off of the Big Green Egg on 4 different occasions and I did not care for it. I can put out 10X the taste with my Weber 22" kettle grill using Kingsford professional briquets. I cook anything indirectly on it that you would put in an oven and cook most things directly on it that you cook on the stove. Eggs and soup not included of course. I thought the food off the Egg to be very bland. The Weber grill I use is $149.99.
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: Grape Ape on August 03, 2017, 05:54:34 PM
My buddy has one and says it's great.grills are worth the money,I bought a Weber for around 1000 two years ago and the things works wonderfully.

My Weber is on it's 14th year with no parts replaced.
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: robcguns on August 03, 2017, 05:56:31 PM
I am a master griller...well that is what everyone calls me because I can cook just about anything on a charcoal grill. I have ate food off of the Big Green Egg on 4 different occasions and I did not care for it. I can put out 10X the taste with my Weber 22" kettle grill using Kingsford professional briquets. I cook anything indirectly on it that you would put in an oven and cook most things directly on it that you cook on the stove. Eggs and soup not included of course. I thought the food off the Egg to be very bland. The Weber grill I use is $149.99.

I used to have that grill then I got sick of getting charcoal.Weber makes great grills gas or charcoal.

My Weber is on it's 14th year with no parts replaced.

Good to know they lay that long.
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: Irongrip400 on August 03, 2017, 06:01:59 PM
My Weber is on it's 14th year with no parts replaced.

Year 12 for me and mines. Good shit.
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: Hulkster on August 03, 2017, 06:14:40 PM
Count me in as another Weber lover. I bought a 'lower end' model for about $600 and I like it better than my last BBQ that was much more expensive.
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: Twaddle on August 03, 2017, 06:21:26 PM
I've got a large Weber, and a large green egg.  I only use the green egg for smoking meats.  The problem with the green egg, is that it takes about 45 minutes to get it set up with a good fire in it.  For grilling, the Weber is much faster, and will get up to 650 degrees.  For smoking, the green egg is the way to go.  Once you get it set up, it's pretty much idiot proof.  
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: gym**rat on August 03, 2017, 06:22:48 PM
Year 12 for me and mines. Good shit.

I only use charcoal. The 22" kettles last 12-15 years. I just replace mine this year. It needed a new grate and the ash pushers in the very bottom were stuck from gunk so I decided to buy a new one. I actually lucked out and Target clearanced then out early.this year. I got the last one for $99 instead of $149. Hell this grill may outlive me.
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: Ron Jeremy on August 03, 2017, 06:36:49 PM
Weber 22 inch is your best bet. Under $100 off season. You can also smoke with the Weber. Go indirect with a drip pan full of water, apple juice or dark beer.  Use apple or cherry wood along with charcoal. Green Egg is not worth the $$$$.
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on August 03, 2017, 09:50:09 PM
I am a master griller...well that is what everyone calls me because I can cook just about anything on a charcoal grill. I have ate food off of the Big Green Egg on 4 different occasions and I did not care for it. I can put out 10X the taste with my Weber 22" kettle grill using Kingsford professional briquets. I cook anything indirectly on it that you would put in an oven and cook most things directly on it that you cook on the stove. Eggs and soup not included of course. I thought the food off the Egg to be very bland. The Weber grill I use is $149.99.

I like this, and I can spend the other $700 on meat. Thanks man
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on August 03, 2017, 09:51:36 PM
I've got a large Weber, and a large green egg.  I only use the green egg for smoking meats.  The problem with the green egg, is that it takes about 45 minutes to get it set up with a good fire in it.  For grilling, the Weber is much faster, and will get up to 650 degrees.  For smoking, the green egg is the way to go.  Once you get it set up, it's pretty much idiot proof.  

awesome
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on August 03, 2017, 09:54:13 PM
Good item, but not worth it in my opinion.  Depends what you want to do with it really.



You're wrong.  I got a pretty good commission since they were overpriced... ;D


My recommendation.  You can actually make your own for cheap if you wish

Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: Twaddle on August 04, 2017, 06:07:50 AM


You're wrong.  I got a pretty good commission since they were overpriced... ;D


My recommendation.  You can actually make your own for cheap if you wish



You can make a Big Green Egg for cheap?   ???

Go on.......
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on August 04, 2017, 09:50:36 AM
You can make a Big Green Egg for cheap?   ???

Go on.......


Fuck that Big Green Egg....I'm referring to an outdoor oven.  This is a two part youtube serious from Townsends on building an earthen oven.  The next video plays immediately after so watch both

Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: gym**rat on August 04, 2017, 11:07:00 AM

Fuck that Big Green Egg....I'm referring to an outdoor oven.  This is a two part youtube serious from Townsends on building an earthen oven.  The next video plays immediately after so watch both



You have to be fucking retarded if you are going to cook your dinner in a sand castle. Just think, the neighborhood cat comes over and shits in your sand pile. So the first time you slide your rump roast in (no pun intended Vince) the heat melts the cat shit and it drips down on your rump............roast. Now you end up with a shit glazed roast. No thank you!  :-X
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: gym**rat on August 04, 2017, 11:12:04 AM
I like this, and I can spend the other $700 on meat. Thanks man

You are very welcome. I cook our Thanksgiving turkey on it every year. You coat the turkey with oil, then salt and pepper it. You indirect cook it. No basting needed and you just add a couple handfulls of briquettes twice during cooking and that is it. I capture the juice in an aluminum pan and I pour some over the cut meat. I also add it to my homemade chicken and noodles. Gives thems a great smoky flavor.
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on August 04, 2017, 11:49:33 AM
THE BGE is awesome but there are other komodo style grills for a 1/3 of the price if they're out of your budget like the Big Joe Grill, Char Grill anothers, but make sure you get ceramic.  I can get my temp to about 210 and it will stay there for about 24 hours without budging.  I've been a brisket making maniac.

Then search on youtube for Franklin BBQ series and follow what he does for the best fucking meat possible.  Can't wait for thanksgiving to try some turkeys.
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
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Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: Fallsview on August 04, 2017, 04:28:04 PM
Best buy. I just BBQ'ed lobster and shrimp to make Mac and Cheese. I have one at home and one at my beach house in Rodanthe. The one in Rodanthe is locked up and never used by Tourons.

The one problem or gimmick with the egg is they get you on everything. You have to buy the legs, the indirect heating plate.

I just bought the Kickash basket. That was a good buy since you can shake your lump charcoal and not waste any or plug up your air.

I also purchased for about $400 was a digital air damper fan, pit probe and meat probe. It connects to the phone and it regulates oxygen to help with longer cooks. You NEED this because just screwing around with the damper doesn't help...you'd be going insane trying to cook a brisket for 10 hours.

All in all I'm very happy with it.

I've invited True Adonis and Vince G to my house for a BBQ but they never answered me. Of course I know the teacher for licensing electricians in NC and heard about falcon...I posted that last year...too long to rehash garbage.




STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: Princess L on August 04, 2017, 05:32:14 PM
This and a Weber is all that's needed for perfectly grilled food.  You just have to learn how to play around with the heat & vents depending on what you're cooking.

A whole turkey slathered in peanut oil & seasoned cooks in half the time of a conventional oven and the smokey flavor goes all the way to the bone. Tender and juicy, Betty Crocker picture perfect.

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Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: Shizzo on August 04, 2017, 05:54:43 PM
Fuck.....Old people are depressing. They can literally talk about anything.

Who gives a shit. Either you can cook or you can't. Stop acting like you guys are the wizards of flavor. You just come off as trying too hard.

Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: Shizzo on August 04, 2017, 06:06:22 PM
I don't think Chef Ramsey would be spotted at an Aldi's. He has taste.
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: Fallsview on August 04, 2017, 06:12:56 PM
This and a Weber is all that's needed for perfectly grilled food.  You just have to learn how to play around with the heat & vents depending on what you're cooking.

A whole turkey slathered in peanut oil & seasoned cooks in half the time of a conventional oven and the smokey flavor goes all the way to the bone. Tender and juicy, Betty Crocker picture perfect.

(https://www.weber.com/lp-assets/uploads/ckfinder/userfiles/images/chimney-starter---plain.jpg)

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Weber is pure and utter overrated garbage. Nothing different from your ordinary 1967 backyard BBQ except the over exaggerated price.

I guess if you're cooking ALDI'S SWEAT SHOP BEEF from the "Use Today Or Freeze" section then I guess its ok.

Choose that kind of beef because it doesn't require too much sophistication.

I make my own lump charcoal. This way I can make bigger pieces for longer cooks.





STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: Shizzo on August 04, 2017, 06:16:06 PM

Weber is pure and utter overrated garbage. Nothing different from your ordinary 1967 backyard BBQ except the over exaggerated price.

I guess if you're cooking ALDI'S SWEAT SHOP BEEF from the "Use Today Or Freeze" section then I guess its ok.

Choose that kind of beef because it doesn't require too much sophistication.

I make my own lump charcoal. This way I can make bigger pieces for longer cooks.





STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You aren't being truthful. Very few people have as many lumps as you.
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: rocket on August 04, 2017, 06:18:17 PM
Fuck.....Old people are depressing. They can literally talk about anything.

Who gives a shit. Either you can cook or you can't. Stop acting like you guys are the wizards of flavor. You just come off as trying too hard.

Your desire to be acknowledged must be metered by actually thinking before you post.

Imagine these people were standing around in real life, discussing their grilling.

Now imagine you burst into the group, tell their they're fucking depressing and stop talking about rubbish topics.

Do you think that would go well?
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: Shizzo on August 04, 2017, 06:21:39 PM
Your desire to be acknowledged must be metered by actually thinking before you post.

Imagine these people were standing around in real life, discussing their grilling.

Now imagine you burst into the group, tell their they're fucking depressing and stop talking about rubbish topics.

Do you think that would go well?
This website doesn't work that way. I suggest Pintrest.
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on August 04, 2017, 08:57:53 PM
You have to be fucking retarded if you are going to cook your dinner in a sand castle. Just think, the neighborhood cat comes over and shits in your sand pile. So the first time you slide your rump roast in (no pun intended Vince) the heat melts the cat shit and it drips down on your rump............roast. Now you end up with a shit glazed roast. No thank you!  :-X


Did I not just say to watch the entire series on the ovens.... ::)


Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: SilverSpoon on August 07, 2017, 08:38:49 AM
Big Green Eggs are great.

I have owned one for 7 years.  I cook on it every week.  At least once.

Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on August 07, 2017, 08:45:22 AM
Best buy. I just BBQ'ed lobster and shrimp to make Mac and Cheese. I have one at home and one at my beach house in Rodanthe. The one in Rodanthe is locked up and never used by Tourons.

The one problem or gimmick with the egg is they get you on everything. You have to buy the legs, the indirect heating plate.

I just bought the Kickash basket. That was a good buy since you can shake your lump charcoal and not waste any or plug up your air.

I also purchased for about $400 was a digital air damper fan, pit probe and meat probe. It connects to the phone and it regulates oxygen to help with longer cooks. You NEED this because just screwing around with the damper doesn't help...you'd be going insane trying to cook a brisket for 10 hours.

All in all I'm very happy with it.

I've invited True Adonis and Vince G to my house for a BBQ but they never answered me. Of course I know the teacher for licensing electricians in NC and heard about falcon...I posted that last year...too long to rehash garbage.




STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Once you learn about your egg, smoking at 215-225 for 12 hours is a breeze.  It does take a couple tries to figure out the dampers and the amount of charcoal to use.  Now I can get to temp in about 20 minutes and just slap my meat and leave it to smoke all day.  I have a dual probe remote thermometer and it just shows 210-220 all day.  The breeze can affect it a bit but otherwise it's so fucking steady.  Once the brisket is done, I open the dampers right up and get the temp sizzling up to 600+ and roast the fuck out of the corn and get a great crispy chicken.
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: Shizzo on August 07, 2017, 09:08:10 AM
Best buy. I just BBQ'ed lobster and shrimp to make Mac and Cheese. I have one at home and one at my beach house in Rodanthe. The one in Rodanthe is locked up and never used by Tourons.

The one problem or gimmick with the egg is they get you on everything. You have to buy the legs, the indirect heating plate.

I just bought the Kickash basket. That was a good buy since you can shake your lump charcoal and not waste any or plug up your air.

I also purchased for about $400 was a digital air damper fan, pit probe and meat probe. It connects to the phone and it regulates oxygen to help with longer cooks. You NEED this because just screwing around with the damper doesn't help...you'd be going insane trying to cook a brisket for 10 hours.

All in all I'm very happy with it.

I've invited True Adonis and Vince G to my house for a BBQ but they never answered me. Of course I know the teacher for licensing electricians in NC and heard about falcon...I posted that last year...too long to rehash garbage.




STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am impressed.....Even Richard Gere  posts on Getbig.
Title: Re: Big Green Egg
Post by: dseiler on August 07, 2017, 09:39:08 AM
This and a Weber is all that's needed for perfectly grilled food.  You just have to learn how to play around with the heat & vents depending on what you're cooking.

A whole turkey slathered in peanut oil & seasoned cooks in half the time of a conventional oven and the smokey flavor goes all the way to the bone. Tender and juicy, Betty Crocker picture perfect.

(https://www.weber.com/lp-assets/uploads/ckfinder/userfiles/images/chimney-starter---plain.jpg)

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Agree 100%. You can cook anything to perfection with charcoal and a decent grill.