Member Big Green Egg Thread!

Lots of good ideas here.

https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/brussel-sprouts.442830/

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Live video and didn't show any up close clips of the meat?

 

Well I finally got an Egg. Gift from the boys for Fathers Day. Large size.
What should I try to tackle first?


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Do you want to smoke or grill your first time?

 

Steak! Always, steak for the first cook! [emoji2]
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Smoke


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Depending on how much time you want to invest, I’d recommend either a bone-in pork shoulder (~10-11 hrs of cook time) or, if you like more instant gratification, try ribs (~ 5 hours of cook time). Not sure how your BGE will react, but mine really likes to settle in at about 280 deg F on the dial, which translates to about 240 at the grill level with the top vent open just a little and the bottom vent open maybe 1/8 - 1/4”. Everything I smoke, I end up using this setting because it seems to work well. Make sure you use the place-setter - I think they’ve changed the name of this now to the convEGGtor or something like that, but it is a ceramic plate with standoffs for the grill grate that blocks the direct heat from the fire. Generally, after the first hour or so, once the temp settles in, you don’t have to do much with the BGE as it maintains the temps really well. I find that after about 5 hours of cooking, the temp drops, and I need to make a one-time adjustment of the vents to open them a little more. Have fun, and let us know what you end up doing.

 

^Agree. Ribs with the 3-2-1 method is a good way to start your adventures in smoked meat.

Don't overlook fish, trout and salmon are my favorites, are my favorites, which can typically be hot smoked in not much time.

Eventually, though, you will want to work your way up to brisket! [emoji2]

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Can I join in with a Joe?
Just got it for Father’s Day
Not enough time for a smoke but when I’m back next weekend I want to do something overnight for lunch.

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So I ended up doing some ribs and a flat brisket.
Both were good, not outstanding, just good.
I have a lot to learn but I’m already a big fan. I used the 3-2-1 method.
I went a little nuts and bought a bunch of eggcessories.
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Brisket and 321 ribs, jumping in the deep end & dipping your toe in the pool simultaneously! [emoji2]

How did brisket turn out? Flat can be dry if over done. If you can find it, the point is a little more forgiving IMO as it has higher fat content.

What wood did you use for the smoke? It takes a bit of experimenting to find the right type of wood and amount of smoke you like. I tend to stick with oak and pecan, as the latter is free from the trees on our property and the former I can glean from our neighbors. Can't go too heavy though as it'll start to taste off, like creosote.

As for smoking turkey, #1 piece of advice I can give you is to brine it. It's a hassle but so worth it. I find pecan goes good with poultry as do fruit woods like apple, nectarine, etc. If you wanna bust your hump less, cheat and find one of those frozen turkey breasts, as they're already been injected with salt solution. One less thing to worry about so that you can focus on perfecting your smoke. Or, smoke some turkey legs. That's good eating. And fun too!

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Rob...You ever try a Pittsburgh style or black & blue steak. Rare on the inside, charred on the outside?

I have gotten a cast iron griddle to almost 1000 F on my BGE with the vents fully open, so could be worth a try if you like your steaks very rare but with a bit of flavor...T

 

I pulled the Brisket flat before it was done. It should have stayed in for longer but the temp wasn’t going up and I panicked. Now I understand that it was a stall. And I used oak.
It was good, not great. I enjoyed the process though and I’m committed to mastering the Egg.

The ribs turned out better but again, not great.

Brining the turkey seems to be a good idea, I’ll google the process and make it happen. Thanks


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Ah, yes, the stall! Freaked me out the first time I made a brisket. Good rule of thumb is 1 hour per lb of brisket in the usual low and slow temp range of 225 F.

Once you have a system you like for brisket, try a high temp cook. Places like Kreuz swear by it, and having eaten their brisket, I can vouch for the results. Smoke in the 325 F range. You'll need to do a packer, point and flat, though, given the danger of drying out a flat.

For a brine, salt, sugar and any spices you like. The biggest PITA is finding a bucket big enough for a turkey and enough room in the fridge to hold the bucket.

Have fun with your Egg!

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Williams Sonoma has a large brining bag that works great and is easier to fit in the fridge

 

I purchased one on Amazon last night. It will be here today and the brining will commence. Thanks for your help!


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I've done turkeys on the weber, BGE, and stump's smoker....nothing beats the rotisserie attachment on my weber. I have a weber set up just for poultry

But if you must on the BGE, I've found it takes more time and more temp than you expect. I've had best result at 300 to 325 to cook and then up to 400 plus to finish and get the skin the way I want it. It has always ended up not as even as I want it because I think the turkey takes up so much room in the egg and you do want a pan underneath with veggies for the gravy (if thanksgiving). This is using the plate setter/deflector of course.

 

Excellent points. Unless you have the largest of the Eggs, may want to shop for a smaller turkey for your first smoke.

+1 on a rotisserie. I have a dedicated 22.5" Weber for roto cooking. No better way to do poultry. Have done chickens, ducks and a small turkey on it. Fabulous. Crispy skin to the max. Also one of the best ways to do standing rib roast. Finally, Google "rotisserie pineapple". Best dessert ever with vanilla ice cream! [emoji39][emoji39][emoji39]
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I did a beer can chicken and burgers to learn temp settings. Tomorrow pork!!

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It worked!

5lbs

250F (couldn’t go lower, I lit more then one place next time will light only center)

8am to 177F (missed 160) foil to 190, pull off and rest for an hour and a bit in towels. Cook was 8-3:30 rest to 5

Oh baby.

Ribs were pulled when I could bend them easily 90 degrees. Last hour had sauce on.

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Looks great. If you have an old cooler, that's a good place to rest Q, especially if you need to keep it warm for a longer while.

Next time, make or buy good slaw. Ditto for BBQ sauce. Then slap the cool slaw on top of the warm Q. Squirt the sauce on. Then, thank me for what will be the best thing you have ever eaten!

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