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Big Green Egg
Posted on 11/23/08 at 8:20 am
Posted on 11/23/08 at 8:20 am
Just bought my large Big Green Egg and going to fire it up for the first time. Anyone have any eggperience (sorry, couldn't resist) in using one.
I know I have to use lump charcoal, but what is the best method to light? Any good tips for smoking my first turkey on it?
Many thanx in advance!
I know I have to use lump charcoal, but what is the best method to light? Any good tips for smoking my first turkey on it?
Many thanx in advance!
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Posted on 11/23/08 at 9:51 am to lsudude24
My parents have one, and I think it takes a while to get used to. The best thing to do is just play around with it because it can be tough to regulate the heat at first.
Posted on 11/23/08 at 11:38 am to lsudude24
Use a chimney to start the coals. Turkey does not smoke well at all. It absorbs too much smoke and overwhelms the flavor. If you are set on smoking it, do not use any hickory chips.
Posted on 11/23/08 at 12:31 pm to lsudude24
Get the Weber starter cubes to start your fire. Also, use the BGE charcoal.
Posted on 11/23/08 at 8:49 pm to Tbobby
I have not used mine to "smoke" with but I have used it like an oven to basically grill my turkey, use any lump coal will give it a nice taste you can use some fruit wood not as smoking "wet wood" just toss a few pieces in to burn with the charcoal. Stay away from hickory it will overwhelm the taste.
Play around with it with some whole chicken fryers this week and you will never go back to gas.
Play around with it with some whole chicken fryers this week and you will never go back to gas.
Posted on 11/23/08 at 8:50 pm to Tbobby
use the lighting element to start the charchoal...never put lighter fluid in it.....grill hamburgers, drunk chickens and ribs until you get used to it...then roll to filets and ribeyes......once you get the handle on those....then u can do ur ribeye roasts, etc on it.
yes, i would avoid smoking a turkey on it....u can, but i would use a different smoker...or fry it! :)
yes, i would avoid smoking a turkey on it....u can, but i would use a different smoker...or fry it! :)
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