Jimmy Neutron Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Just bought an XL BGE to use at work.... birds tomorrow and ribs on Thursday. We'll see if it's all it's cracked up to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 it is and congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 The good news about never asking for anything on your birthday is that you get what you ask for when you do. This year, I want an egg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Just bought an XL BGE to use at work.... birds tomorrow and ribs on Thursday. We'll see if it's all it's cracked up to be. You have stepped upon The Path. Embrace your ascension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 The good news about never asking for anything on your birthday is that you get what you ask for when you do. This year, I want an egg. And this year, The Egg wants you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Win a BGE! you'll need to register and submit a recipe using beer but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I bought an egg for my dad for christmas about 8 or 9 years ago. They have recently moved into a townhome complex and can not have charcoal grills, or eggs.... So, I just got me a large green egg. Great smoker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted June 17, 2010 Author Share Posted June 17, 2010 The sales people were late delivering the Egg, so the birds didn't go on until 2:30 pm. I had an appointment, so I set the temp at 240 and came back at 6:00. Temp had bumped to 300, so I was nervous... The birds were juicy and tender - pretty impressive for leaving them alone that long. No way could I pull that off on my pit... Ribs and more birds tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 The sales people were late delivering the Egg, so the birds didn't go on until 2:30 pm. I had an appointment, so I set the temp at 240 and came back at 6:00. Temp had bumped to 300, so I was nervous... The birds were juicy and tender - pretty impressive for leaving them alone that long. No way could I pull that off on my pit... Ribs and more birds tomorrow. Temp control is pretty easy once you've done a few cooks. However, on long cooks such as pork butt, I use one of these: http://www.thebbqguru.com/products/DigiQ-D...Package%29.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted June 17, 2010 Author Share Posted June 17, 2010 Temp control is pretty easy once you've done a few cooks. However, on long cooks such as pork butt, I use one of these: http://www.thebbqguru.com/products/DigiQ-D...Package%29.html Sheesh - I thought the Egg was a leap in technology (material-wise) I'm a little nervous about today's cook. My plate setter is on B/O - and doing 9 racks of ribs and 4 chickens will now allow for the indirect heat method I used on the two I did yesterday. I did pick up some wine infused oak - that stuff makes some nice smoke... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 where does the propane tank go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 where does the propane tank go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 where does the propane tank go? In the garbage. Or on the turkey fryer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted June 18, 2010 Author Share Posted June 18, 2010 Question for Egg owners... how do you get the heat up on the dang thing? I'm wondering if I just had too much meat (9 rib racks and 2 large chickens) on the Egg and that was effecting airflow - I couldn'g get more than 300o out of it regarless of the vent settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta Cracker Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Question for Egg owners... how do you get the heat up on the dang thing? I'm wondering if I just had too much meat (9 rib racks and 2 large chickens) on the Egg and that was effecting airflow - I couldn'g get more than 300o out of it regarless of the vent settings. Don't know why you'd want to go over 250 for ribs anyway. If you are wanting it hotter you need to get it hotter before you close it up and put the meat on. Let the coals get evenly started across the top then open both vents wide open, close the lid and wait til it gets to the temperature you want before putting the meat on. Another couple of possible problems: - Not having it full of coals - Too much ash. Make sure to move all the coals around with that little metal thingy to get the ash to all fall through to the bottom before adding more coals. Also, for me, I find that a total cleanout after every 2 or so bags of charcoal improves performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta Cracker Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 The sales people were late delivering the Egg, so the birds didn't go on until 2:30 pm. I had an appointment, so I set the temp at 240 and came back at 6:00. Temp had bumped to 300, so I was nervous... The birds were juicy and tender - pretty impressive for leaving them alone that long. No way could I pull that off on my pit... Ribs and more birds tomorrow. Just don't walk away with both vents wide open. Under the right circumstances you may come back to find a 700+ degree cooker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted June 18, 2010 Author Share Posted June 18, 2010 Don't know why you'd want to go over 250 for ribs anyway. If you are wanting it hotter you need to get it hotter before you close it up and put the meat on. Let the coals get evenly started across the top then open both vents wide open, close the lid and wait til it gets to the temperature you want before putting the meat on. Another couple of possible problems: - Not having it full of coals - Too much ash. Make sure to move all the coals around with that little metal thingy to get the ash to all fall through to the bottom before adding more coals. Also, for me, I find that a total cleanout after every 2 or so bags of charcoal improves performance. Ordinarily, I wouldn't smoke that hot, but I was doing a lot of food and trying to time the finish with a hard workplace lunchbreak. I'll try getting the Egg hotter before I load it up next time - thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Question for Egg owners... how do you get the heat up on the dang thing? I'm wondering if I just had too much meat (9 rib racks and 2 large chickens) on the Egg and that was effecting airflow - I couldn'g get more than 300o out of it regarless of the vent settings. I've never had a problem getting the temp up, even with meat on The Egg. Open the bottom vent up, open the top vent up and watch the temp climb. Just remember, it's easier and quicker to get the temp up than it is to bring it down. AC is correct in his comments as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I bought an egg for my dad for christmas about 8 or 9 years ago. They have recently moved into a townhome complex and can not have charcoal grills, or eggs.... So, I just got me a large green egg. Great smoker. He obviously moved outside the USA, because that just doesn't seem possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 He obviously moved outside the USA, because that just doesn't seem possible. Do not evah underestimate the draconian stupidity of the haus fraus that run a home owners association. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Do not evah underestimate the draconian stupidity of the haus fraus that run a home owners association. HOA.....For those who do not think the Communist Party was intrusive enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Do not evah underestimate the draconian stupidity of the haus fraus that run a home owners association. TRUTH In atlanta, in almost every jurisdiction, you are not allowed to have grills in attached dwellings. Townhomes, apartments, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Do not evah underestimate the draconian stupidity of the haus fraus that run a home owners association. true, but isnt this more about the stupidity of some people that have no idea how to work a grill? and im sure its for insurance reasons too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Win a BGE!you'll need to register and submit a recipe using beer but... I am winning that f'n contest. I was in the "test kitchen" (my kitchen) until midnight last night. Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Santa came early this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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