anyone got a green egg?

BrotherBart said:

I can't afford one. I spent my money on a wood stove.

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LOL Classic!!

I looked into a BGE. They are designed to very efficient, the folks here have testified. I had physical therapy with a lady who had one, and loved it. Based on a Japanese cooker of some sort (if I remember correctly). Mucho denerio.

I have a weber smokey mountain.

Pork butts and beef brisket.....if you don't know then you just don't know.

The fully documented recipes and procedures (pictures, instructions, everything) on this website really make it near foolproof:

http://virtualweberbullet.com/

par38lamp said:

I looked into a BGE. They are designed to very efficient, the folks here have testified. I had physical therapy with a lady who had one, and loved it. Based on a Japanese cooker of some sort (if I remember correctly). Mucho denerio.

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It is based on the traditional Kamado cooker. Note there are multiple manufacturers and some may be less expensive. Primo comes to mind. A Large BGE with a stand and common accessories costs close to $1000. On the plus side, I remember having to buy replacement parts for my Weber gas grill every season or so and they were expensive. I've had my BGE ~ 4 years now and it is better than new (they cook better once seasoned). This is of course no comparison to food cooked on a gas grill versus food cooked over charcoal.

http://www.biggreenegg.net/

comparing it to a weber gas grill is apple to oranges.

Id take a $19 convenience store special charcoal grill over a gas grill, I like the control, adaptability, and flavor much better.

Compare the green egg to a decent $200 offset box cooker.

the only advantage that I can see the BGE having is it seals tighter, and uses less fuel.

vgrund said:

par38lamp said:

I looked into a BGE. They are designed to very efficient, the folks here have testified. I had physical therapy with a lady who had one, and loved it. Based on a Japanese cooker of some sort (if I remember correctly). Mucho denerio.

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It is based on the traditional Kamado cooker. Note there are multiple manufacturers and some may be less expensive. Primo comes to mind. A Large BGE with a stand and common accessories costs close to $1000. On the plus side, I remember having to buy replacement parts for my Weber gas grill every season or so and they were expensive. I've had my BGE ~ 4 years now and it is better than new (they cook better once seasoned). This is of course no comparison to food cooked on a gas grill versus food cooked over charcoal.

http://www.biggreenegg.net/

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It is a lot like a Lexus. There is the bling value as well. It is a conversation piece at every BBQ.

haha, Ill bet!

I called my other freind about grabbing that abondoned one, he said the clay was busted around the hinge, I think he considered it worthless now.
Not sure if I want to bother with bringing it over, it looked HEAVY the last time I saw it.

vgrund said:

It is a lot like a Lexus. There is the bling value as well. It is a conversation piece at every BBQ.

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Big Green Eggs, and probably all ceramic cookers, are very heavy. My large, not including stand, weighs 140 lbs. That said, there are MANY people who pack them up to attend Eggfests, go camping, etc. I would never bother with it, but plenty of people do.

On a related note, if you are willing to drive to Texas or Atlanta to attend an Eggfest and haul an Egg home, take note that they sell Eggs at a good discount at these events.

wahoowad said:

I have a weber smokey mountain.

Pork butts and beef brisket.....if you don't know then you just don't know.

The fully documented recipes and procedures (pictures, instructions, everything) on this website really make it near foolproof:

http://virtualweberbullet.com/

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This is the one I'm looking at after the holidays. Somewhere around $200, right?

I've been using a Kamado #7 for 5 years. I also use their extruded lump charcoal for all low and slow cooking. It's made from coconut husk and the review can be seen on the naked wiz site. These are much heavier than the Egg's from what I hear, mine weighs about 400 lbs I think. The ceramic is much thicker, about 2 inches I believe. The shipping is what makes it expensive obviously but they have sales often. It's a family owned business and they are very nice to deal with.

http://www.kamado.com/

If you have any questions I'll be glad to answer them.

--JJ

I looked at the Kamado's. They have a different, and not necessarily better, ceramic material which is thicker than the BGE. One has to judge these things on thermal properties and not looks.

Now, I'm not trying to bash this brand of cooker... However, I read about problems with tiles falling off and that issue alone would push me to rule this one out. All ceramic cookers cost too much for ANY trouble, let alone problems of this magnitude. Prospective buyers should google this topic and be fully informed before making a purchase decision.

http://www.kamadofraudforum.org/
http://www.kamadofraudforum.org/viewtopic.php?t=335

Victor

Vgrund...I agree fully. I too read about the tile problems which is why I bought the textured model. Not only is it less expensive but you don't have to worry about the grout and tile issues. The increased weight can also be a problem if you move your smoker around. While it has casters it's still a bear to move. My friends with the BGE's all made carts that they move around easily like wheel barrows. FYI there are MANY companies that use the KAMADO name in their products also so buyer beware.

--JJ