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re: Big Green Egg Reviews?
Posted on 8/23/19 at 6:57 am to Dragoon
Posted on 8/23/19 at 6:57 am to Dragoon
Kamado Joe > Primo > BGE > Knockoffs. KJ offers the most accessories up front. BGE kills you with add-on cost of theirs. I will say that BGE has stepped up and made some improvements (because KJ was killing them in this department). Primos are solid. I would stay away from the Visions of the world.
If you are new to it, and want to get the hang of things go get you an Akorn from Lowe's. My local store has them for $250 right now, and they are awesome little cookers.
ETA: Plus, KJ's are better looking
If you are new to it, and want to get the hang of things go get you an Akorn from Lowe's. My local store has them for $250 right now, and they are awesome little cookers.
ETA: Plus, KJ's are better looking
This post was edited on 8/23/19 at 7:06 am
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Posted on 8/23/19 at 7:04 am to ChatRabbit77
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Salesman practically wouldn't sell me the XL saying all I needed was the L
What a shitty salesman.
Does a car salesman ever tell you that you only need the XL and not the King Ranch?
Posted on 8/23/19 at 8:08 am to 257WBY
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BGE is awesome. I can’t think of any negatives.
My dad had the original Komado for over twenty years. He gave me and all my brothers a BGE one year for Christmas about 15 years ago. In that time, I've replaced the gasket once. I need to replace the hinge/spring assembly and the fire ring now, but that's it.
I tell people all the time that it will change your life. You think what you've been cooking is good, but it doesn't compare to the BGE.
Posted on 8/23/19 at 8:11 am to stout
quote:this i got a pit boss from costco.... neighbor has an egg... only the accessories are better..
Get the knock off for less than half the price. Cooks just as good
Posted on 8/23/19 at 8:29 am to ChatRabbit77
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Wish I had gone XL instead of L. Salesman practically wouldn't sell me the XL saying all I needed was the L. I will probably move it to my camp and get an XL next time.
I have a L as well.
Have you tried the DIY raised grill? I bought the cast iron grate and used my stainless one as a raised grill to double the surface. Depending on what you cooking of course...
BGE RAISED GRILL
This post was edited on 8/23/19 at 8:30 am
Posted on 8/23/19 at 8:31 am to gsvar2004
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Completely got away from gas grill. Building our new house with the outdoor kitchen , I didn t put a gas grill only a place for my “egg”
Co-worker was asking me about a grill a few years ago. He was dead set on getting a gas grill for his outdoor kitchen. I begged him to buy an BGE first before he bought the gas grill to try it and see if he needed a gas grill.
Well he didn't listen.
About 3 months later he came to me (after he had his BGE for a couple of months) and admitted that he should have listened because he loved the BGE and never even thinks about using the gas grill anymore.
Posted on 8/23/19 at 8:35 am to Dragoon
I went with a BGE XL and have no regrets. I’ve used it on short hot cooks and it can get crazy hot as well as smoking brisket at 225 overnight with great success. Doesn’t use quite as much lump as I thought it might since you can choke it off once you’re finished. Mine came with a nest and plate setter for free so make sure to look around for deals.
Posted on 8/23/19 at 8:49 am to Dragoon
100% would recommend. I've had mine for about 12 years. easily best money i've ever spent for a grill. Only thing i've done is replace gasket.
My friend whom uses his multiple times a week and has for 15+ years recently had the firebox in his start breaking down and had a huge crack in it.
Support simply asked for a photo of the failing firebox and shipped a new one.
My friend whom uses his multiple times a week and has for 15+ years recently had the firebox in his start breaking down and had a huge crack in it.
Support simply asked for a photo of the failing firebox and shipped a new one.
Posted on 8/23/19 at 9:07 am to Janky
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I have the primo xl and it is awesome.
Same here and can't beat their warranty service and Made in AMERICA!
Posted on 8/23/19 at 9:08 am to beHop
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KJ offers the most accessories up front. BGE kills you with add-on cost of theirs. I will say that BGE has stepped up and made some improvements (because KJ was killing them in this department).
That's a dramatic overstatement of the differences between KJ and BGE. They're not much different. Never understood the brand loyalty with the ceramics.
I've had a BGE for about 10 years and been very happy with it. I've had to replace things, but BGE is easy to deal with. Basically just bring your broken piece (ceramics) into your local dealer and they give you a new one right there. Agreed that warranty is very important because I have replaced three ceramic pieces on mine over the years.
The BGE accessories are very expensive/overpriced, so I never bought them. I haven't bought anything new for my egg in years but I always ordered from www.ceramicgrillstore.com. They've got all the same accessories, but way more reasonable prices.
The big three ceramic cookers are all great. It really just depends whether you like the red/stainless of the KJ (which I do), the BGE, or the oval shape of the Primo.
Posted on 8/23/19 at 9:08 am to jmon
get the primo like others said, I use mine all the time to smoke ribs chicken and cook pizzas. its been a great pit and I have the junior and it has plenty of room to cook unlike the eggs in same size.
Posted on 8/23/19 at 9:10 am to bbvdd
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Co-worker was asking me about a grill a few years ago. He was dead set on getting a gas grill for his outdoor kitchen. I begged him to buy an BGE first before he bought the gas grill to try it and see if he needed a gas grill.
Well he didn't listen.
Same situation here. I was building and was all set for a big ol gasser. Then another TDer had a hookup to get some Primos discounted and after talking to him I got one to try.
After one cook I changed the ODK plans to include the Primo. Then after a few more cooks and smokes I omitted the gasser all together and got another Primo from the same hookup. Have not regretted not having a gasser at all.
Posted on 8/23/19 at 9:19 am to NOLAGT
Have the Primo XL, and it is fantastic. Size has it's advantages and disadvantages.......(that's what she said. )
I think I may buy a knock off brand in a smaller version. If you want to fire up the grill to cook a couple of pork-chops or steaks......you need a fair amount of charcoal to heat up the bigger XL grill to get the temps you need for maintaining heat.
I love the larger grill for smoking because you can get the temp where you want it and regulate it without having to open it frequently to add coal/wood for smoking.
) I think I may buy a knock off brand in a smaller version. If you want to fire up the grill to cook a couple of pork-chops or steaks......you need a fair amount of charcoal to heat up the bigger XL grill to get the temps you need for maintaining heat.
I love the larger grill for smoking because you can get the temp where you want it and regulate it without having to open it frequently to add coal/wood for smoking.
Posted on 8/23/19 at 9:28 am to bluemoons
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That's a dramatic overstatement of the differences between KJ and BGE. They're not much different. Never understood the brand loyalty with the ceramics.
What about that statement is "dramatic" or overstated? It's a fact that KJ offers more up front, and BGE charges a lot for their accessories. You said so yourself...
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The BGE accessories are very expensive/overpriced, so I never bought them. I haven't bought anything new for my egg in years
And I actually gave credit to BGE for making improvements. They're new stuff looks legit. I just prefer the KJ. If nothing else, the hinge system on the Big Joe is leagues ahead of everyone.
Posted on 8/23/19 at 9:30 am to Janky
Another vote for the Kamado Joe
Posted on 8/23/19 at 9:36 am to beHop
The hinge does look nice.
Posted on 8/23/19 at 9:42 am to NOLAGT
To further my point, this is the KJ "Divide & Conquer" system that comes standard on their rigs and has since day 1: 
This is the BGE "Eggspander":
Pssst... (It's the same thing but BGE just came out with it last year because they were losing sales to the competition)
KJ: Comes with grill
BGE: Costs $129 - $270
This is the BGE "Eggspander":
Pssst... (It's the same thing but BGE just came out with it last year because they were losing sales to the competition)
KJ: Comes with grill
BGE: Costs $129 - $270
Posted on 8/23/19 at 9:56 am to beHop
Another vote for the large BGE and Partyq for long smokes/cooks from me. 100% satisfied. The large BGE is enough to host a small party. I think the XL BGE is overkill u less you are constantly feeding 10+ people.
Posted on 8/23/19 at 10:05 am to choupiquesushi
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this i got a pit boss from costco.... neighbor has an egg... only the accessories are better..
Do the pit boss's at Costco have warranties? I thought that was part of what you pay for with the BGE or KJ
Posted on 8/23/19 at 10:09 am to beHop
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What about that statement is "dramatic" or overstated? It's a fact that KJ offers more up front, and BGE charges a lot for their accessories. You said so yourself...
You are right. I misquoted your original post and I meant to quote the XXX>XXX>XXX part. In any event, it doesn't matter much ha. The new BGE hinge design is much better than their older one. I just wish my BGE had stainless hardware.
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