#2516419 - 07/09/13 09:18 PM
Re: BIG GREEN EGG
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I have been on a heckuva search for a nice grill/smoker as of lately. I have done endless searches on the net & have spoken with many of fellas on job sites to see what guys are using. Went through a phase where I thought a pellet smoker was what I needed. Then started looking @ the large offset smokers that would cook on real wood, thought this might be the way to go. Then I discovered the ceramic kumado style cookers. After researching them I realized the Big Green Egg had a special following and that the versatility of this grill/smoker/outdoor oven was endless. Finally picked it up tonight on my way home from work & got it home. Grilled a quick pizza on it & a batch of breadsticks for our meal tonight & I was VERY impressed! I can't wait to do a low & slow smoke on it of ribs, a butt, or maybe a brisket. This thing is the real deal! 
Is there any of our members cooking with a Big Green Egg? I'd love to hear feedback on this grill & also would like to find some MUST HAVE recipes to try on my Big Green Egg. Congratulations on the Egg!! I think Jeff Mock has one.
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#2516843 - 07/10/13 09:09 PM
Re: BIG GREEN EGG
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Did some chicken breast on it tonight. My god were they good! Put them in marinate last night before I went to bed that consisted of Italian dressing, mustard, A1 sauce, maple syrup, and honey. Got home from work tonight & lit the EGG. Stabilized the temp @ about 375 degrees & cooked them directly for about 9 minutes on each side. Stuck them with the thermometer and they registered at 155 degrees so I yanked them. They were YUMMY to say the least! I love this egg so far. 
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#2537401 - 08/28/13 09:02 PM
Re: BIG GREEN EGG
[Re: Ricky Bobby]
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Cooked anything on the Egg lately? 
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#2537427 - 08/28/13 09:43 PM
Re: BIG GREEN EGG
[Re: Ricky Bobby]
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I gave up reading that REAL quick. I couldn't take that color.
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#2537434 - 08/28/13 09:52 PM
Re: BIG GREEN EGG
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#2537529 - 08/29/13 06:43 AM
Re: BIG GREEN EGG
[Re: fw707]
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Cooked anything on the Egg lately? My god, I'm ate up with it!  Honestly ... it's all I do as of lately. I get a chance I'll post up a few pics.
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#2538356 - 08/31/13 11:47 AM
Re: BIG GREEN EGG
[Re: Ricky Bobby]
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Waiting on pictures and details. 
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#2538360 - 08/31/13 12:06 PM
Re: BIG GREEN EGG
[Re: Ricky Bobby]
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Here is a whole bird I did up. It turned out super YUMMY! Injected it with a homemade 50/50 mixture of Apple Juice and Italian dressing. Stuffed a fresh from the garden whole onion and whole apple up its azz & then coated it with a sweet brown sugar rub. Here it is ready to go on the Egg  Placed on the Egg & setup for cooking high in the dome  Halfway through the cook  .... and done!  1 more time!  
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#2538362 - 08/31/13 12:16 PM
Re: BIG GREEN EGG
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Had an annual neighborhood fish fry to attend last weekend and decided to take along some finger food. Decided to do some ATOMIC BUFFALO TURDS or better known as abt's. Cleaned up some Jalapeno peppers and halved them. Filled them with flavored cream cheese, shredded mexican cheese, and shrimp. Then wrapped them in bacon. They were a hit! Here they are all fixed up and ready to be placed on the Egg  Here they are on the Egg after setting up for an indirect cook at 225 degrees. Grilled them for exactly 2 hours.  ... and here they are done and ready for the party! 
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#2538365 - 08/31/13 12:23 PM
Re: BIG GREEN EGG
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Decided I'd like to try my hand at some dessert on the Egg. Never baked a pie in my life but am told its never to late to try. [beeep], am I glad I did!  1st off ... I had to round up all my ingredients  Then peel, core, and slice my apples  Here is my 1st ever attempt at a pie, ready for my Egg  Placed on the Egg ready for the bake 
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#2538367 - 08/31/13 12:27 PM
Re: BIG GREEN EGG
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Here is my 1st ever finished SWEET APPLE PIE  A close up of the filling  ... and again! Hope you have enjoyed!
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#2538371 - 08/31/13 12:33 PM
Re: BIG GREEN EGG
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Waiting on pictures and details. ... you asked for it!  Currently contemplating what to try and attempt for the holiday weekend. Maybe another rack or two of ribs or might even try another whole bird. Just not too sure yet.
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#2538377 - 08/31/13 12:44 PM
Re: BIG GREEN EGG
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Almost forgot! Been cooking so much on the Egg lately that I decided I better start buying my Lump charcoal in bulk.  This is what a truckload of Lump charcoal looks like!   ... shouldn't run out for awhile. 
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#2538379 - 08/31/13 12:47 PM
Re: BIG GREEN EGG
[Re: Ricky Bobby]
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Dang you been cooking some fine stuff!!  Got any Butt pictures? 
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#2538383 - 08/31/13 12:53 PM
Re: BIG GREEN EGG
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Dang you been cooking some fine stuff!!  Got any Butt pictures? I've only done 1 butt so far, and now that I think of it, not sure if I took pics. Next go I'll be sure and do that. I didn't know cooking could be so fun. It is rather rewarding when it tastes so goood! My wife is loving my new hobby too.
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#2538389 - 08/31/13 01:04 PM
Re: BIG GREEN EGG
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You have maybe just made up my mind for me as what to fix this weekend.  Nothing wrong with a good pulled pork sammich. What internal temp are you fixin them to? Also, about how long did they take? Looks great my friend! 
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#2538390 - 08/31/13 01:05 PM
Re: BIG GREEN EGG
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PM on the way.
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#2538408 - 08/31/13 02:14 PM
Re: BIG GREEN EGG
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looks mighty good!!! I cook most of my BBQ on a Lang, cant do it any better than on a Lang. Tomorrow we are doing another whole hog in the La Cachina. Now if you have never done a whole hog in a La Cachina then you better try one. I will post a few pics to give you city slickers something to think about. Our meal tomorrow will consist of a whole hog, a big helping of special Spanish Rice, Black beans, and a tub of home made vanilla ice cream. Cooper17HMR
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#2538416 - 08/31/13 02:40 PM
Re: BIG GREEN EGG
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C17, post all the pictures you'd like! I'm looking forward to seeing your Lang and the big stuff that you can cook on it! 
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#2538461 - 08/31/13 05:37 PM
Re: BIG GREEN EGG
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I gave up reading that REAL quick. I couldn't take that color. Tried fixing it ... hopefully it's better now. Sorry bout that. 
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#2538462 - 08/31/13 05:47 PM
Re: BIG GREEN EGG
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Just got back from my local Schnucks. Pork Butts were on sale for 99 cents a pound. Picked up a nice 7lb Butt and also a really nice rack of Spare Ribs. Can't wait to give them a run on my Egg! Also, picked up enough ingredients to do another Apple Pie. I WILL get these mastered on my Egg. That 1st one was delicious! I could see the pies becoming a big specialty of mine on the Egg. My 6yr old loved it too. Great with a scoop of ice cream alongside it. 
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#2538509 - 08/31/13 08:49 PM
Re: BIG GREEN EGG
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Geez Ricky. If I could find meat as cheap as you do I'd cook all day every day.
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