Food and Drink Big Green Egg - Page 2

ILChief · 01-10-2015, 10:42 AM

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.

**LoneWolf** · 01-10-2015, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by HonestChieffan

I have for years. For one or two chickens or one or two slabs, its excellent after you learn its quirks. I have WSM 22.5 for big cooks when I do multiple butts or briskits.

Congratulations you use a smoker for its intended purpose, but that wasn't what I asked.

Stewie · 01-10-2015, 12:07 PM

I know a big retailer of the BGE in KC stopped carrying them because of issues and poor service. They now carry the Kamado line, which is basically the same thing and less expensive.

Simply Red · 01-10-2015, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Stewie

I know a big retailer of the BGE in KC stopped carrying them because of issues and poor service. They now carry the Kamado line, which is basically the same thing and less expensive.

& likely just as solid - check their weights vs specs for comparable models - that'll give you your answer in all likeliness - I've seen the kamado in a tan color - very solid, and I'd imagine yep, just as good as BGE.

By the way - if you DO procure one of these models. Be sure to try prime rib in them. It's outstanding.

**Bwana** · 01-10-2015, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Inmem58

Is it because he doesn't want to admit that it's nothing special?

It would guess it's because he likes the way it cooks things?

In58men · 01-10-2015, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

It would guess it's because he likes the way it cooks things?

Or that a $100 grill can pretty much do everything a $1,300 grill can do?

Saccopoo · 01-10-2015, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

You're welcome:

http://amazingribs.com/BBQ_buyers_gu...d_smokers.html

(Great website. If you like to BBQ and you don't have this site bookmarked, you are missing out on a lot of pertinent information.)

MTG#10 · 01-10-2015, 01:07 PM

Get a Weber Smoky Mountain. A LOT cheaper and will produce just as good results as a BGE.

HonestChieffan · 01-10-2015, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

Congratulations you use a smoker for its intended purpose, but that wasn't what I asked.

I must be confused...the answer I gave was, or should have been...I have used a weber grill as a smoker for years with small loads of meat I also have a WSM 22.5 that I use when smoking large quantities of meat.

Sorry if i confused you with my first answer

Unsmooth-Moment · 01-10-2015, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

I have the large. Love it. In my opinion it's worth the money.

In58men · 01-10-2015, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MTG#10

Get a Weber Smoky Mountain. A LOT cheaper and will produce just as good results as a BGE.

Yep. Regulate your top and bottom vents you'll be okay

In58men · 01-10-2015, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Unsmooth-Moment

I have the large. Love it. In my opinion it's worth the money.

How much did yours cost?

Unsmooth-Moment · 01-10-2015, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Inmem58

Or that a $100 grill can pretty much do everything a $1,300 grill can do?

You seem butt hurt over bge for some reason.

HonestChieffan · 01-10-2015, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Inmem58

Or that a $100 grill can pretty much do everything a $1,300 grill can do?

Id bet if someone cannot master the $100 grill, the BGE won't put them on the Food Network as a star....

**Bwana** · 01-10-2015, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Inmem58

Or that a $100 grill can pretty much do everything a $1,300 grill can do?

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.

Unsmooth-Moment · 01-10-2015, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Inmem58

How much did yours cost?

Prices are pretty set. They don't fluctuate very often.

01-10-2015, 10:42 AM
ILChief MVP Join Date: Jan 2001 Casino cash: $7914831	Big Green Egg 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.
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01-10-2015, 12:07 PM	#17
Stewie MVP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West of the Equator Casino cash: $1799901	I know a big retailer of the BGE in KC stopped carrying them because of issues and poor service. They now carry the Kamado line, which is basically the same thing and less expensive.
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01-10-2015, 01:07 PM	#22
MTG#10 Mammoth penis Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield Casino cash: $7454386	Get a Weber Smoky Mountain. A LOT cheaper and will produce just as good results as a BGE.
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