topic Re: Big Green Egg in Kitchen

Big Green Egg

DaleP — Mon, 12 May 2014 16:37:21 GMT

Any new thoughts on this? I have read the reviews from last year, but was hoping there would be some new input. Anyone have one? Love it? Hate it? Thanks!!!!!

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debic — Mon, 12 May 2014 19:18:31 GMT

I love mine. There is a learning curve for sure, but nothing you can't cook on it.

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Nightowlz — Mon, 12 May 2014 19:29:56 GMT

My dad used to cook on one. He brought it back from Japan when he was in the military. I remember him cooking on it in the 60's when we lived in Hawaii & still cooking on one in the late 70's. He called it a Habachi. He loved it & said it was the best grill ever. I know the food that was cooked on it was always good. DH would not mind having one but we already have a huge offset smoker, Masterbuilt Smoker & a Weber grill.

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stilltamn8r — Mon, 12 May 2014 22:01:45 GMT

Kamado joe is a lot like the big green egg and about one third the price......

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BecauseCats — Mon, 12 May 2014 23:06:52 GMT

My husband owns a green egg. The food is fine. A little too smokey for my taste. HE LOVES it!

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debic — Mon, 12 May 2014 23:40:21 GMT

On 5/12/2014 stilltamn8r said: Kamado joe is a lot like the big green egg and about one third the price......

There's quite a few different brands any more. Primo is more oblong but has been around for awhile. I've seen one at Costco not sure of the brand. We went with the egg as that's what our friends had.

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Deneeseee — Tue, 13 May 2014 00:49:14 GMT

Two yrs ago we bought a knock off thinking we were saving money and real smart. Hated it, could barely get a fire going let alone the high temps we were told the Egg would do. LY we found the large egg in nest at Sam's and bought it. We've barely cooked on our gas grill since, by the time you pre heat it, the egg is up to temp and ready to go. Used it all winter, even. There's a learning curve, but we got a lot of information on the web. Love the flavor of charcoal, even adding hunks of apple wood sometimes. Between that and the masterbuilt smoker, we have lots of flavorful meals. The off brand found a new home when we set it out on the curb.

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stilltamn8r — Tue, 13 May 2014 03:56:03 GMT

On 5/12/2014 debc said:
On 5/12/2014 stilltamn8r said: Kamado joe is a lot like the big green egg and about one third the price......

There's quite a few different brands any more. Primo is more oblong but has been around for awhile. I've seen one at Costco not sure of the brand. We went with the egg as that's what our friends had.

The Egg IS awesome!

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DaleP — Tue, 13 May 2014 14:11:36 GMT

Thanks everyone! Guess the BGE is the way to go.

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debic — Tue, 13 May 2014 14:56:53 GMT

It was for us. After the shock of the price we couldn't live without it. You'll never have this problem, but I cook at -10 in the winter. My favorites.

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Sooner — Tue, 13 May 2014 15:07:00 GMT

I recommend them without hesitation! They are wonderful! They cook REALLY hot to sear a steak (90 seconds one side, 90 seconds another--close the damper and the lid to put the fire out, and let the steak "bake" until the doneness you like, which is usually another 90 seconds up to a couple of minutes or so) and it is THE best steak you'll ever eat!

They are great for chicken, burgers, pizza and such but are excellent also for real, slow smoked bbq! They use little fuel and burn for a long time. You use lump charcoal in them.

You'll love being an "egger!" We got one for just the 2 of us most of the time, it is a medium, but we can cook for four to 6 too. People that want steaks "well done" have to make do with stuff from the gas grill!

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teainlondon — Tue, 13 May 2014 15:07:24 GMT

My husband prefers a Weber grill. We've had several over the years and find that it is easier to regulate temperature and amount of smoke. They are also easier for me to use. So I guess I'm in the minority with the Weber.

For you egg grillers, enjoy.

tea

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bewise — Tue, 13 May 2014 15:11:55 GMT

My son has a green egg for years.He cooks just about everthing on it,I am sure you will also!

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jaxs mom — Tue, 13 May 2014 15:11:57 GMT

Love my Eggs. Great for everything from low and slow 225 to 1000 degree searing and pizza grilling.

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jaxs mom — Tue, 13 May 2014 15:16:13 GMT

On 5/13/2014 teainlondon said:
My husband prefers a Weber grill. We've had several over the years and find that it is easier to regulate temperature and amount of smoke. They are also easier for me to use. So I guess I'm in the minority with the Weber.

For you egg grillers, enjoy.

tea

We had Webers in the past and I can't imagine how it could be easier to regular temperature in one than in the BGE. The BGE has the thermal mass that allows it to maintain temperature even in the snow and can do overnight smokes with one load of charcoal. The Weber can't even smoke a turkey without adding charcoal.

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Sooner — Tue, 13 May 2014 15:26:29 GMT

On 5/13/2014 jaxs mom said:
On 5/13/2014 teainlondon said:
My husband prefers a Weber grill. We've had several over the years and find that it is easier to regulate temperature and amount of smoke. They are also easier for me to use. So I guess I'm in the minority with the Weber.

For you egg grillers, enjoy.

tea

We had Webers in the past and I can't imagine how it could be easier to regular temperature in one than in the BGE. The BGE has the thermal mass that allows it to maintain temperature even in the snow and can do overnight smokes with one load of charcoal. The Weber can't even smoke a turkey without adding charcoal.

The kettles and the eggs are totally different animals. What jaxs said is absolutely true. We have a Weber Kettle and even a Weber Smoky Mountain bbq water smoker, and the egg is far easier to use, and does a better job of cooking and smoking. Took me a long time to figure it out, but the eggers were right! (I used to sort of make fun of eggers. . . )

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stilltamn8r — Tue, 13 May 2014 16:19:25 GMT

On 5/12/2014 Deneeseee said:
Two yrs ago we bought a knock off thinking we were saving money and real smart. Hated it, could barely get a fire going let alone the high temps we were told the Egg would do. LY we found the large egg in nest at Sam's and bought it. We've barely cooked on our gas grill since, by the time you pre heat it, the egg is up to temp and ready to go. Used it all winter, even. There's a learning curve, but we got a lot of information on the web. Love the flavor of charcoal, even adding hunks of apple wood sometimes. Between that and the masterbuilt smoker, we have lots of flavorful meals. The off brand found a new home when we set it out on the curb.

Just curious..was the "off. Brand" the Kamodo Joe"? I was considering that one...Help!!!

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gypsy2 — Tue, 13 May 2014 18:58:30 GMT

On 5/13/2014 stilltamn8r said:
On 5/12/2014 Deneeseee said:
Two yrs ago we bought a knock off thinking we were saving money and real smart. Hated it, could barely get a fire going let alone the high temps we were told the Egg would do. LY we found the large egg in nest at Sam's and bought it. We've barely cooked on our gas grill since, by the time you pre heat it, the egg is up to temp and ready to go. Used it all winter, even. There's a learning curve, but we got a lot of information on the web. Love the flavor of charcoal, even adding hunks of apple wood sometimes. Between that and the masterbuilt smoker, we have lots of flavorful meals. The off brand found a new home when we set it out on the curb.

Just curious..was the "off. Brand" the Kamodo Joe"? I was considering that one...Help!!!

We have the Kamodo and my DH loves it! It will get to high temps and cooks great. I don't think you will be disappointed. We wanted the BGE but just didn't feel like putting that much money in it. We're glad we didn't now.

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stilltamn8r — Tue, 13 May 2014 20:33:26 GMT

Thanks !!!!!!h

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stilltamn8r — Tue, 13 May 2014 20:33:27 GMT

Thanks !!!!!!h