Big Green Egg: Is it REALLY worth the money?

Sea Six · 02-08-2012, 6:45pm

Smart remarks are welcome, but I'd really like to hear from those who've been there & done that.

DAB · 02-08-2012, 6:46pm

PeteW is a big fan of the green egg. PM him?

Sea Six · 02-08-2012, 6:48pm

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Originally Posted by DAB

PeteW is a big fan of the green egg. PM him?

I know HE is. It's one of the few non-filth topics he will even post upon, when he's actually here. Which is rarely.

C5Nate · 02-08-2012, 6:52pm

Do you like
green eggs and ham

I do not like them,
Sam-I-am.
I do not like
green eggs and ham.

Would you like them
Here or there?

I would not like them
here or there.
I would not like them
anywhere.
I do not like
green eggs and ham.
I do not like them,
Sam-I-am

Would you like them
in a house?
Would you like them
with a mouse?

I do not like them
in a house.
I do not like them
with a mouse.
I do not like them
here or there.
I do not like them
anywhere.
I do not like green eggs and ham.
I do not like them, Sam-I-am.

Would you eat them
in a box?
Would you eat them
with a fox?

Not in a box.
Not with a fox.
Not in a house.
Not with a mouse.
I would not eat them here or there.
I would not eat them anywhere.
I would not eat green eggs and ham.
I do not like them, Sam-I-am.

Would you? Could you?
in a car?
Eat them! Eat them!
Here they are.

I would not ,
could not,
in a car

You may like them.
You will see.
You may like them
in a tree?
d not in a tree.
I would not, could not in a tree.
Not in a car! You let me be.

I do not like them in a box.
I do not like them with a fox
I do not like them in a house
I do mot like them with a mouse
I do not like them here or there.
I do not like them anywhere.
I do not like green eggs and ham.
I do not like them, Sam-I-am.

A train! A train!
A train! A train!
Could you, would you
on a train?

Not on a train! Not in a tree!
Not in a car! Sam! Let me be!
I would not, could not, in a box.
I could not, would not, with a fox.
I will not eat them with a mouse
I will not eat them in a house.
I will not eat them here or there.
I will not eat them anywhere.
I do not like them, Sam-I-am.

Say!
In the dark?
Here in the dark!
Would you, could you, in the dark?

I would not, could not,
in the dark.

Would you, could you,
in the rain?

I would not, could not, in the rain.
Not in the dark. Not on a train,
Not in a car, Not in a tree.
I do not like them, Sam, you see.
Not in a house. Not in a box.
Not with a mouse. Not with a fox.
I will not eat them here or there.
I do not like them anywhere!

You do not like
green eggs and ham?

I do not
like them,
Sam-I-am.

Could you, would you,
with a goat?

I would not,
could not.
with a goat!

Would you, could you,
on a boat?

I could not, would not, on a boat.
I will not, will not, with a goat.
I will not eat them in the rain.
I will not eat them on a train.
Not in the dark! Not in a tree!
Not in a car! You let me be!
I do not like them in a box.
I do not like them with a fox.
I will not eat them in a house.
I do not like them with a mouse.
I do not like them here or there.
I do not like them ANYWHERE!

I do not like
green eggs
and ham!

I do not like them,
Sam-I-am.

You do not like them.
SO you say.
Try them! Try them!
And you may.
Try them and you may I say.

Sam!
If you will let me be,
I will try them.
You will see.

Say!
I like green eggs and ham!
I do!! I like them, Sam-I-am!
And I would eat them in a boat!
And I would eat them with a goat...
And I will eat them in the rain.
And in the dark. And on a train.
And in a car. And in a tree.
They are so good so good you see!

So I will eat them in a box.
And I will eat them with a fox.
And I will eat them in a house.
And I will eat them with a mouse.
And I will eat them here and there.
Say! I will eat them ANYWHERE!

I do so like
green eggs and ham!
Thank you!
Thank you,
Sam-I-am

GS Ragtop · 02-08-2012, 6:54pm

VITE1 also has one, I think.

C5Nate · 02-08-2012, 6:55pm

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Originally Posted by GS Ragtop

VITE1 also has one, I think.

As does Cyber

Chris Fowler · 02-08-2012, 6:55pm

I love mine. I don't use it often enough, but when I do it's great.

I don't have a lot to compare it to, though. But it seems to be everything that's advertised.

Sea Six · 02-08-2012, 7:00pm

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Originally Posted by Chris Fowler

I love mine. I don't use it often enough, but when I do it's great.

I don't have a lot to compare it to, though. But it seems to be everything that's advertised.

Wanna sell it?

VITE1 · 02-08-2012, 7:11pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by GS Ragtop

VITE1 also has one, I think.

Yes I do. It was worth every penny I paid.

Sea Six · 02-08-2012, 7:12pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by VITE1

Yes I do. It was worth every penny I paid.

Which one did you get, and how much do they cost nowadays?

Chris Fowler · 02-08-2012, 7:19pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sea Six

Wanna sell it?

Nope. I wanna use it more.

VITE1 · 02-08-2012, 7:21pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sea Six

Which one did you get, and how much do they cost nowadays?

I got the XL about 5 years ago and it was 1100.00.

LATB · 02-08-2012, 7:22pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Fowler

I love mine. I don't use it often enough, but when I do it's great.

I don't have a lot to compare it to, though. But it seems to be everything that's advertised.

and that is?

Chris Fowler · 02-08-2012, 7:23pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarsAtTheBeach

and that is?

Heats up very quickly, easy to adjust the temperature, holds the temperature well.

VITE1 · 02-08-2012, 7:26pm

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Originally Posted by LarsAtTheBeach

and that is?

The food tastes better, The meat are juicier. A steak cooked on a gas grill get seared at around 400F. On a BGE its closer to 750F. That hods in the juices.

You can also Smoke with it and slow cook with steady temps of 190-200 are perfect for ribs and brisket. Beer can chicken is the best on the BGE.

Chris Fowler · 02-08-2012, 7:27pm

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Originally Posted by VITE1

The food tastes better, The meat are juicier. A steak cooked on a gas grill get seared at around 400F. On a BGE its closer to 750F.

And with BGE lump charcoal I can get a large egg up to 750 in 20 minutes or less.

CertInsaneC5 · 02-08-2012, 7:29pm

I have several friends that have them from the small to the large ones. If your gonna lay that kinda coil down. Better be grilling a whole lot. They do a great job. But you still have to be a decent cook to make good food. A green egg won't make you that. They really excel at slow cooking and smoking. But so do a lot of other alternatives. They also make great pizza when you really crank up the heat.