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The Library => Auburn Culinary Center => Topic started by: Tiger Wench on May 21, 2012, 05:26:28 PM
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The hubby hits a milestone birthday this year, and I am trying to find him a suitable birthday present.
The corndog is an excellent cook, and he is a master with the BBQ. He loves to use our smoker, but we have a big one, and that's too much work for that random night when he and I are wanting something for just us. You have to have pounds and pounds of meat to cook to justify the effort. He was talking about the Big Green Egg this weekend and I thought I remembered that one or more of you on here have one.
Thoughts? Worth the dough? Suggestions?
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The hubby hits a milestone birthday this year, and I am trying to find him a suitable birthday present.
The corndog is an excellent cook, and he is a master with the BBQ. He loves to use our smoker, but we have a big one, and that's too much work for that random night when he and I are wanting something for just us. You have to have pounds and pounds of meat to cook to justify the effort. He was talking about the Big Green Egg this weekend and I thought I remembered that one or more of you on here have one.
Thoughts? Worth the dough? Suggestions?
Their owners rave about them. If y'all have a smoker it may be somewhat redundant, but they say they grill well too. If you're only getting for the grilling, I wouldn't spend that kind of money, but then I'm not rich like you. The ex's hubby bought one of those Komodo Joe things which is similar I hear, and he loves it.
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Their owners rave about them. If y'all have a smoker it may be somewhat redundant, but they say they grill well too. If you're only getting for the grilling, I wouldn't spend that kind of money, but then I'm not rich like you. The ex's hubby bought one of those Komodo Joe things which is similar I hear, and he loves it.
No, not just for grilling - he wants to be able to smoke some too, but just enough for us, not enough for the whole neighborhood and then some, which is what the other smoker is for. His smoked ribs and pork loin are to die for, and I hate not being able to have them more often.
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I don't have one, but everyone that owns one swears they're manna from heaven.
It's almost cultish.
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I've got a friend who grills like a madman and loves his Green Egg. He says it burns less charcoal than a grill of similar size. Also, you can leave usable/unburned charcoal in there after using it; you just close up the vents to prevent it from continuing to burn and then it's in there and ready for the next use. It's more efficient and less of a hassle to fire up than a traditional charcoal grill.
There are a ton of other positives, such as being able to keep it at a certain temperature consistently while cooking or the fact that the ceramic never heats up on the outside of the egg, but long story short, I haven't heard any negatives about it.
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I have one and I love it. You can grill and smoke on it. I also have a gas grill for convenience, but the egg can be ready in 20-30 minutes. There are like 4 sizes, I have the large. Would suggest either the large or medium since you are only wanting it for smaller meals. One of the best things about it is that you can kill the fire when done cooking and reuse the charcoal that dies out. The disadvantages are that it is expensive. Not only is the egg expensive but you also have to get the "eggcesseries". Will need a stand, rib rack, and indirect heating plate.
Definitely worth it to me.
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No, not just for grilling - he wants to be able to smoke some too, but just enough for us, not enough for the whole neighborhood and then some, which is what the other smoker is for. His smoked ribs and pork loin are to die for, and I hate not being able to have them more often.
Then go for it. Might want to check the Kamodo Joes things too. The Green Egg is the original. I don't know what differences there if any in the 2. As I said, and THS said, the following is almost cult like. Must be something to them.
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I didn't realize it was based out of/created in Tucker, GA.
I also heard it is based off of the Space Shuttle technology letting it hit high temps.
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Put one in man-pit back in January. :thumsup:
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I have seen the egg in action and actually think it's a good grill/smoker. A Primo wouldn't be a bad one to look at either.
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another option to consider are the pellet feed bbq/grills made by traeger and green mountain.
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another option to consider are the pellet feed bbq/grills made by traeger and green mountain.
Actually saw a traeger a couple of weeks ago. Nice grill, looked well built - but as the guys were showing me how it worked, it seemed gimmicky and a lot of trouble.
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Werd to the wise. See if whoever you get it from will put it together for you. Frick puttin' a grill together and the Egg is one heavy sumbitch.
With regard to the Egg, I really do love that thing. I've cooked on a Weber Bowl almost exclusively the last 5-6 years and that's one solid grill. But the Egg takes it to that next level. Temp control is the key. I find it takes longer to cook on the Egg but I always use a grilling session as me time. Me and the dog hit the back patio, turn on the tube or some music...he likes Pit Bull's lyrics...and grab a glass of my favorite adult beverage.
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and grab a glass of my favorite adult beverage.
Who are you kidding Snag? We all know this is code for delicious coke product and the bourbon of the day.
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Who are you kidding Snag? We all know this is code for delicious coke product and the bourbon of the day.
And your point is? I did check out a new one last week called Blanton's. Have no idea how you straight up guys would like it but it socializes well with delicious coke products. Coolest bottle evah!!!
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And your point is? I did check out a new one last week called Blanton's. Have no idea how you straight up guys would like it but it socializes well with delicious coke products. Coolest bottle evah!!!
:facepalm:
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Werd to the wise. See if whoever you get it from will put it together for you. Frick puttin' a grill together and the Egg is one heavy sumbitch.
With regard to the Egg, I really do love that thing. I've cooked on a Weber Bowl almost exclusively the last 5-6 years and that's one solid grill. But the Egg takes it to that next level. Temp control is the key. I find it takes longer to cook on the Egg but I always use a grilling session as me time. Me and the dog hit the back patio, turn on the tube or some music...he likes Pit Bull's lyrics...and grab a glass of my favorite adult beverage.
For straight up grilling some dead cow, how hot will it get?
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For straight up grilling some dead cow, how hot will it get?
600-800 degrees
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600-800 degrees
That's good enough.
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:facepalm:
I'm not a big bourbon guy, but Blanton's is one of the better ones IMHO.
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I'm not a big bourbon guy, but Blanton's is one of the better ones IMHO.
I will have to try it. Still can't believe he lets it socialize with coke product. And not the white powdery kind.
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Holy schnikes.
The Large BGE with Nest is $991 @ the local Ace Hardware. Then you have to add a cover, shelves, and the handle thingy, plus buying that fancy charcoal.
So this thing is really worth that price?
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Holy schnikes.
The Large BGE with Nest is $991 @ the local Ace Hardware. Then you have to add a cover, shelves, and the handle thingy, plus buying that fancy charcoal.
So this thing is really worth that price?
The bottom line is it won't do anything a Weber Kettle won't do, and do it for under $100-125 for everything you need. If you wanted to get the top top of the line with all the bells and whistles "nest" or whatever they call it, shelves, etc, maybe $250 tops.
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A real man just needs one of these:
(http://www.p-wholesale.com/upimg/11/471a1/disposable-bbq-grill-bbqg-780-495.jpg)
And one of these:
(http://www.applejack.com/ui/productimages/2151/2151_w240.jpg)
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Holy schnikes.
The Large BGE with Nest is $991 @ the local Ace Hardware. Then you have to add a cover, shelves, and the handle thingy, plus buying that fancy charcoal.
So this thing is really worth that price?
The difference in cooking really won't be all that great. I had a "Man-pit" constructed on my back patio, a free standing structure up next to the house with a metal roof, lighting and a nice size cooking/prep surface. The center is cut out to accomodate the grill, which originally was a Weber and had to be altered for the Egg.
I grill a lot. At least 3 times a week. So going with the Egg wasn't that big a deal because it's something that I have and will continue to use a ton. My suggestion is unless he's really into grilling all the time, A Weber would be more than enough. You can't go wrong with either one.
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A real man redneck just needs one of these:
(http://www.p-wholesale.com/upimg/11/471a1/disposable-bbq-grill-bbqg-780-495.jpg)
And one of these:
(http://www.applejack.com/ui/productimages/2151/2151_w240.jpg)
fixt
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Holy schnikes.
The Large BGE with Nest is $991 @ the local Ace Hardware. Then you have to add a cover, shelves, and the handle thingy, plus buying that fancy charcoal.
So this thing is really worth that price?
Here is the thing in my opinion. They are and they aren't. Depends on how much time is spent with it. Snaggle grills on his a lot, so for that much use (especially with the smoker plates) it is worth it. If you grill once a month and smoke only two or three times a year then no. If you are going to do it like that, something like a weber smokey mountain is perfect. It will run you about $300 and has a simple set up and use.
If you do go the egg route and you are going to spend that kind of money, don't get the nest. Get the long table. It's worth the extra. We have friends that have primos and the tables they bought for them are pretty nice and make it a whole lot easier.
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fixt
NO! you would be referring to this:
(http://blog.onlinemetals.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/shopping-cart-grill.jpg)
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The bottom line is it won't do anything a Weber Kettle won't do, and do it for under $100-125 for everything you need. If you wanted to get the top top of the line with all the bells and whistles "nest" or whatever they call it, shelves, etc, maybe $250 tops.
True, but I wouldn't be cooking a boston butt on a kettle.
The difference in cooking really won't be all that great. I had a "Man-pit" constructed on my back patio, a free standing structure up next to the house with a metal roof, lighting and a nice size cooking/prep surface. The center is cut out to accomodate the grill, which originally was a Weber and had to be altered for the Egg.
I grill a lot. At least 3 times a week. So going with the Egg wasn't that big a deal because it's something that I have and will continue to use a ton. My suggestion is unless he's really into grilling all the time, A Weber would be more than enough. You can't go wrong with either one.
What he said.
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True, but I wouldn't be cooking a boston butt on a kettle.
Why?
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The difference in cooking really won't be all that great. I had a "Man-pit" constructed on my back patio, a free standing structure up next to the house with a metal roof, lighting and a nice size cooking/prep surface. The center is cut out to accomodate the grill, which originally was a Weber and had to be altered for the Egg.
I grill a lot. At least 3 times a week. So going with the Egg wasn't that big a deal because it's something that I have and will continue to use a ton. My suggestion is unless he's really into grilling all the time, A Weber would be more than enough. You can't go wrong with either one.
We do grill a lot - he is very good at it - and he loves to smoke, but hasn't been able to do so because of the whole "too much effort" thing with the big smoker. I think that getting one of these would greatly increase the frequency.
SO maybe I get him the Weber and then if my prediction pans out, upgrade him later to the BGE? Or do I just bite the bullet now?
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My 2 cents, the egg appears that it will last a lot longer than a traditional grill. Yes a weber will do most of what the egg will but you have to replace it eventually. I've had my egg for 2 years the only real maintenance is replacing the heat gasket every now and again.
My wife got mine as my wedding present it was a great gift. She got the large on sale for just under $800. I dropped another $80 or so on the metal nest with wheels. My mother in law bought the shelves for me but they are not necessary. $50 for the indirect heating plate. If you go with the egg I'd shop around and look online for another dealer. I can't imagine that they have gone up that much in price. And again the medium size would probably work fine since he has a large smoker as well.
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We do grill a lot - he is very good at it - and he loves to smoke, but hasn't been able to do so because of the whole "too much effort" thing with the big smoker. I think that getting one of these would greatly increase the frequency.
SO maybe I get him the Weber and then if my prediction pans out, upgrade him later to the BGE? Or do I just bite the bullet now?
Maybe Yoda or others can speak more to the smoking part. I pretty much do all my stuff on direct or indirect heat and don't have much experience there.
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My 2 cents, the egg appears that it will last a lot longer than a traditional grill. Yes a weber will do most of what the egg will but you have to replace it eventually. I've had my egg for 2 years the only real maintenance is replacing the heat gasket every now and again.
My wife got mine as my wedding present it was a great gift. She got the large on sale for just under $800. I dropped another $80 or so on the metal nest with wheels. My mother in law bought the shelves for me but they are not necessary. $50 for the indirect heating plate. If you go with the egg I'd shop around and look online for another dealer. I can't imagine that they have gone up that much in price. And again the medium size would probably work fine since he has a large smoker as well.
Weber Kettles (the bowl and lid) have a 10 year rust/burn through warranty. Grates have 2. If you keep it covered and out of the rain, they last a long time. If you tote it to tailgates and bang it around, and damage the coating, yeah it won't last as long. Again though, the 22.5" One Touch Silver is $99 at Lowes. If you get 5 years out of it, it's well worth it.
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You can get this set up at Lowes for $329
(http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/077924/077924002205xl.jpg)
At K-Mart for $279.
http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_028V004481409000P?sid=KDx01192011x000001&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=27-121121797-2
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Why?
Size limitations. It's really hard to offset your coals, put a water/grease pan in and a good size butt takes up a lot of room.
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Size limitations. It's really hard to offset your coals, put a water/grease pan in and a good size butt takes up a lot of room.
I like a good sized butt.
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I like a good sized butt.
I took the boy to daycare yesterday morning and stopped by Bojangles close to the Alabama A&M campus to get us a couple of biscuits. One of the cashiers was standing with her back to me :gig: She was well possessed of Calvin's favorite super power.
(http://cdn.svcs.c2.uclick.com/c2/79d0162a250a102d94d7001438c0f03b)
What she was doing to that pair of jeans was just not right. Spent the rest of the day humming "I've got jungle fever, she's jungle fever, we've got jungle fever"
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I like a good sized butt.
And I cannot tell an untruth.
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I have a big green egg, and it is worth it. There is so much more to the egg than what has been said here. My favorite thing is actually to use it as a pizza oven. Baking a pizza at 600 degrees in 5 minutes is the way pizza is supposed to be. Crust will be amazing flavors of ingredients are so sharp and not blended together.
Also, the egg will get to temps that you can't get with other grills. For those that like steaks rare, or medium rare, you can sear a steak at 700 degrees for less than a minute and have the best you've ever had. Fish is better on the egg because it cooks much more evenly to prevent drying out.
Lifetime warranty is what separates the egg from other similar cookers like primo, kamoto joe etc.
I have the large and I can smoke enough food for the neighborhood, 4 butts, 6 beer can chickens, 2 turkeys. The egg being ceramic heats evenly and prevents any moisture loss. I've smoked butts low and slow for over 14 hours without adjusting temp control or adding charcoal. Set it up, go to bed and wake up to perfect smoked butts.
Because it fires up so easy, as opposed to big smokers, you will find yourself adding smoke to other dishes, chilli, soups, baked bread, biscuits, etc.
And of course burgers, dogs, etc are fine too.
It is kinda cultish though (like AU football). Check out the egghead forum and see what they do with their eggs. http://eggheadforum.com/ (http://eggheadforum.com/)
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Egg Update. I did a beef tenderloin with a recipe I posted a while back. Had a bunch of people over and served up the following. Soaked a 5 lb. beef tenderloin all day in:
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup bourbon
2/3 cup soy
1/2 cup lemon juice
Put it on the Egg with indirect heat for about an hour and a half. Took the marinade and reduced it down on the stove and used that as a dipping sauce along with horseradish. One of the sides was baby bell peppers and portabellas soaked all day in:
EVOO
Balsamic Vinegar
Teriyaki
Garlic
Basil
Put those on the Egg as well in a grilling pan, simmering in the marinade.
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Egg Update. I did a beef tenderloin with a recipe I posted a while back. Had a bunch of people over and served up the following. Soaked a 5 lb. beef tenderloin all day in:
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup bourbon
2/3 cup soy
1/2 cup lemon juice
Put it on the Egg with indirect heat for about an hour and a half. Took the marinade and reduced it down on the stove and used that as a dipping sauce along with horseradish. One of the sides was baby bell peppers and portabellas soaked all day in:
EVOO
Balsamic Vinegar
Teriyaki
Garlic
Basil
Put those on the Egg as well in a grilling pan, simmering in the marinade.
SYM (Slap yo mama) Damn that sounds good. I heard the egg will keep a fire going almost 12 hours after the initial charcoal starter dump. I'm more a Weber grill and a New Braunsfel Black Diamond smoker man. The set it and forget it smoker for me would be a Traeger. I find even the giant big eggs to be too small for me. http://www.traegergrills.com/