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re: Thinking about getting a "Big Green Egg," feedback
Posted on 3/2/13 at 9:04 am to Neauxla
Posted on 3/2/13 at 9:04 am to Neauxla
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Did they just rename the Bubba Keg?
Actually the company was sold a couple of times and each time they changed the name but they are all basically the same except for the color and accessories included with the original purchase.
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Posted on 3/2/13 at 9:11 am to Cajunate
I just don't see them being able to compete w/ the $799 price point but that's me.
Posted on 3/2/13 at 9:28 am to Neauxla
I agree but I can't complain since I got mine and three friends one for $299.00 each when Home Depot was clearing them out.
Now that said if you like to tailgate or go camping and just don't want the worry about the ceramic shell or the firebox breaking. The steel version is the way to go. They are heavy but still much lighter that the ceramic cookers especially if you tend to move it around. I keep mine under the patio but when I use it I roll it out about 10 feet into the open air. I love both versions that I have(Primo Jr. Oval and Bubba Keg).
BTW, if you go with the Primo I'd suggest the Oval XL.
Now that said if you like to tailgate or go camping and just don't want the worry about the ceramic shell or the firebox breaking. The steel version is the way to go. They are heavy but still much lighter that the ceramic cookers especially if you tend to move it around. I keep mine under the patio but when I use it I roll it out about 10 feet into the open air. I love both versions that I have(Primo Jr. Oval and Bubba Keg).
BTW, if you go with the Primo I'd suggest the Oval XL.
Posted on 3/2/13 at 10:39 am to CBLSU316
Get a BGE and you will never want to grill on anything else!
Posted on 3/2/13 at 11:22 am to Cajunate
quote::jealous:
I got mine and three friends one for $299.00 each when Home Depot was clearing them out.
Posted on 3/2/13 at 12:26 pm to Marlo Stanfield
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Have one and hardly ever use it. I like it but it's a royal pain in the arse to get it going if you just want to cook up some chicken, burgers, etc
Really? It takes literally 5 minutes to get the coals going.
Do you have one of these?
Posted on 3/2/13 at 12:42 pm to GynoSandberg
What is so much better about these than the standard Weber Kettle grill?
Posted on 3/2/13 at 2:06 pm to Neauxla
Alright talk me into the ceramic craze. I have been smoking with great results on my barrel type smoker with side box for years. Whole brisket and 3-4 racks of ribs at the same time, no problem. I realize it does take a bit more attention, but isn't that what beer is for? Cost less than $200. I really want to get a ceramic but just don't see the advantage to shelling out the $700 or so. I will check back later. Oh yeah, not OT poor BTW.
Posted on 3/3/13 at 7:29 am to cuyahoga tiger
BBQ grills are like automobiles....some folks only want price:value at a high ratio. Others are looking for fit/finish, still others only care about horsepower or gas mileage or carbon emissions or number of cup holders or towing capacity.
I chose ceramic because of the precise temp control, the ease of lighting, and preferring the taste of charcoal cooked foods over gas. And the versatility of the cooker (easily bake, direct grill, indirect grill, smoke, etc). I have used it as an oven and a wok stove.
I chose ceramic because of the precise temp control, the ease of lighting, and preferring the taste of charcoal cooked foods over gas. And the versatility of the cooker (easily bake, direct grill, indirect grill, smoke, etc). I have used it as an oven and a wok stove.
Posted on 3/3/13 at 8:00 am to cssamerican
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What is so much better about these than the standard Weber Kettle grill?
They hold temperature exceedingly well. I typically start a 6-7 pound shoulder at 10 at night to be ready for the next days lunch. Once you get the temp to 225 it will stay there until you're done without flare-ups or the need to add charcoal. I can confidently walk away from the thing for 12-14 hours knowing that the temp is steady. I couldn't come anywhere near that with my Weber kettle. To me that is the biggest advantage of the ceramic grills though I also do high heat for steaks, burgers, etc also with nice results.
Every six months or so I run it as hot as I can for thirty minutes to an hour and it self cleans, burning off the excess creosote, so clean-up is a breeze.
Posted on 3/3/13 at 9:59 am to Day Wisher
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They hold temperature exceedingly well. I typically start a 6-7 pound shoulder at 10 at night to be ready for the next days lunch. Once you get the temp to 225 it will stay there until you're done without flare-ups or the need to add charcoal. I can confidently walk away from the thing for 12-14 hours knowing that the temp is steady. I couldn't come anywhere near that with my Weber kettle. To me that is the biggest advantage of the ceramic grills though I also do high heat for steaks, burgers, etc also with nice results.
what he said
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