Just got a BGE for X-mas. What should I get for it? Where to start?

Pork butt

Mainly, I want to tap the knowledge of this board. I kind of scoffed at the Egg for being out of my OT poor range, but I was gifted it by my wonderful aunt and uncle, who are Mississippi ballers.

I don't know how to cook on it with the direct heat, do I have to buy the heat shield thing before I use it to smoke?

I was thinking of starting with a but and happen to have one in the freezer now.
My Char-griller will go out to the curb tomorrow I guess.
I'm excited, I had no idea I was getting this. I was asked to go to the hardware store to pick up an order. Pull around and they say they have an egg for me.

I want to use it right away, but have a wedding to go to today and a Saints game tomorrow, so figured I would research first.

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You need a plate setter for indirect cooks, the that's about the only must

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This

And the ash tool to clean it out

Sell it and get a primo.

Weren't you one of the ones saying ceramics are overrated? If not, I apologize.

If you are going to buy a plate setter look for the cast iron one. You can really sear a steak well on it. I don't think you can do that on the ceramic one.

or you can get that puppy to about 900 degrees and sear it directly

Mine is ceramic but I have put a cast iron skillet on the grill and that works well. I didn't know they even made a cast iron plate setter.

The pizza stone is awesome too

pork butt or ribs is a good place to start

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I would prefer a more even sear as opposed to flames shooting up and creating an uneven sear.

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ive never had that happen,

anyway where do they sell the cast iron grate?

good talk, thanks chief