Big Green Egg

[ILChief]

Been looking at these and may buy one this spring. I figure some of you grillmasters own one. Are they worth the $$$? What size do you recommend? I'm looking at the Large or XL. Anything you don't like about it? Do you have it in the nest, table, or some custom built island/kitchen thing?


How do they work as grills? Smokers?

Discuss. Any pics are welcome.

[DaneMcCloud]

I went over to a friend's house to watch the Chiefs-Chargers game a few weeks back. He smoked a prime rib with some Rufus Teague rub and some apple something or other in one of the trays of a BGE. He brought in around 3pm, cut and served. I was completely blown away at the flavor! Just incredible.

Now, one of these is on my list as well, so thanks for all of the info in this thread.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Bwana

Here's a hint, if you don't want one, don't buy one, the OP seems to want to pick one up.

I've got both a weber and one of these. http://www.yodersmokers.com/ys640-pellet-grill.html

I use them for two totally different things.

My Dad said he had a Weber smoker a few years back (one of the cheapies) and said that while the food was awesome, it fell apart pretty quickly. Is that your experience or did my Dad not maintain it properly?

Thanks!

[O.city]

I had the same problem Dane. The cheaper grills can be used to cook great food but they just aren't build as sturdy imo.

[Buehler445]

I looked at a BGE one time. At the time, I couldn't justify the cost. I've since gotten a cheater Q rig and a cheap grill. They're not as good, but I've got a lot less money in it.

[Great Expectations]

The BGE is amazing, nobody that criticizes them owns one. It's inly the people who don't have one that say something else is just as good. There is a reason it's the grill/smoker that everything else compares itself against.

Buy the large, the XL isn't quite as good at long smokes.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

My Dad said he had a Weber smoker a few years back (one of the cheapies) and said that while the food was awesome, it fell apart pretty quickly. Is that your experience or did my Dad not maintain it properly?

Thanks!

Mine (Smokey Mountain) still looks the same as the day I bought it. Well, except for the inside, which does show a little use, but I cover mine and it's kept under a patio when not in use.

Weber only makes the Smokey Mountain line of smokers. I wouldn't necessarily call them "cheapies," but they aren't a Kalamazoo either...

When you know you have arrived, you own this:



$17,500

**** the Harley, I want the best BBQ grill ever made.

[MMXcalibur]

EGG

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by Great Expectations

The BGE is amazing, nobody that criticizes them owns one. It's inly the people who don't have one that say something else is just as good. There is a reason it's the grill/smoker that everything else compares itself against.

Buy the large, the XL isn't quite as good at long smokes.

Check the link I put on the previous page.

There are currently a ton of kamado style grills now available. (We had the national BBQ and Patio Tradeshow here in SLC this past year and there were far too many to count in terms of products.) The Primo line is getting a lot of love right now.

Here is the floor plan from the 2014 HPB Expo:

http://www.expocadweb.com/14hpba/ec/.../indexTab.aspx

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by O.city

I had the same problem Dane. The cheaper grills can be used to cook great food but they just aren't build as sturdy imo.

Thanks for the info! I've had a Sears Kenmore seven burner stainless steel grill since 2003 and it's still awesome. I replaced the burners and heat shields last year about $100 and it's as good as new. It was somewhere around $1k on sale when I purchased it and worth every penny.

I kind of figured that my parents smoker fell apart due to the price point. The Kamando's look like a great option, so i'll look into those later this year. There's no use now because rainy season has begun (and it's actually raining this year).

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

**** the Harley, I want the best BBQ grill ever made.

My Dad has a Road King so I guess it stands to reason that he bought a cheap smoker.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Thanks for the info! I've had a Sears Kenmore seven burner stainless steel grill since 2003 and it's still awesome. I replaced the burners and heat shields last year about $100 and it's as good as new. It was somewhere around $1k on sale when I purchased it and worth every penny.

I kind of figured that my parents smoker fell apart due to the price point. The Kamando's look like a great option, so i'll look into those later this year. There's no use now because rainy season has begun (and it's actually raining this year).

I bought a Hasty Bake for myself for christmas. Check out their website if your looking for a new grill. I love mine.

[LoneWolf]

Originally Posted by Bwana

Here's a hint, if you don't want one, don't buy one, the OP seems to want to pick one up.

I've got both a weber and one of these. http://www.yodersmokers.com/ys640-pellet-grill.html

I use them for two totally different things.

Yoder smokers are great. I've got this one.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by O.city

I bought a Hasty Bake for myself for christmas. Check out their website if your looking for a new grill. I love mine.

I'm good with my grill. I can get it to 700 degrees, no problem. But I do want a smoker.

[Demonpenz]

I have had one for along time. It is awesome.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I'm good with my grill. I can get it to 700 degrees, no problem. But I do want a smoker.

Electric or charcoal?

I use my Hasty Bake to smoke too.