Big Green Egg

[douggie]

My wife asked me what size I wanted. Any suggestions? I haven't even looked at them yet and don't know enough about that to tell her yet. Help!

 

[ill]

a buddy of mine has 3 different sizes. I think the Large Egg is probably the most useful. The small one is if you just want to do dinner for 2, XL is just too big. Large is good if you want to make a smoked butt or ribs.

 

[outofyourmind]

Didn't really know they had different sizes.
I'd buy the biggest one. You won't be disappointed.




But this is another option

Texas BBQ Pits, Mobile Grills, Wood Smokers BBQPits.com

 

[cmc_rebar]

Have the large and have always thought it was the perfect size, but YMMV.

Great smokers, enjoy it, whichever you get.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

I wouldn't go any smaller than the large egg, but if you cook for large gatherings often, the XL is your best bet.

The real key to the BGE is outstanding insulation which leads to outstanding temp control...The Egg has superior branding, but the Kamando Joe is the same concept...slightly lower price, but a lot of the add ons that most people will want come with it vs paying for them with the BGE.

 

[outofyourmind]

Jesus Christ
Just looked at some of the prices.
Is the large Green Egg really $1200 or are there some deals out there.

If it's that much, I'm going with a traditional smoker so I can sit around it and fart and drink beer while I smoke shit.

This for just a little bit more.

and don't forget to get the charcoal basket maze

slow, steady heat for 8 hours

 

[Yankee Traveler]

I just did a 15lb brisket on Monday on one of these.

Came out fantastic. $139 at Lowes.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

After several weeks of researching. I've cooked on my brother-n-law's BGE a few times. I think I'm finally crossing over to a ceramic grill. Temp control, heat retention, food moisture retention is just too much for my little Weber to compete with.

It comes down the accessories and for me where it's made. The Egg is made in Mexico, Kamando Joe is made in China...I'm supporting the local boys over in Tucker, GA. I'm going Primo.

The XL 400 will go into an island I'm building for the grilling pad.

Hope to have this project finished by March and ready for our 1st gathering...will keep you posted.