Ok- made up my mind. Buying a BGE tomorrow. Dont try to talk me out of it. Can you all enlighten me on the most necessary accessories I will need to get going? Obviously the nest. What else? plate setter? grips?
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Although awesome and on the short list, I wouldn't say that is necessary to get going, but thanks!
First off...I love Chicago. I ran the marathon there last October and thought the people of your city were first class.
Secondly...I just made the plunge and bought a large BGE in Michigan because it's much cheaper than buying it in Canada. My friends who have the BGE and the store owner where I purchased it recommended only two accessories:
1) The electric starter (plugs into outlet and ignites charcoal)
2) The plate setter (for indirect heating)
*Note...the store I bought it from recently patented an electrical rotisserie for the BGE that will be on the market soon. That is an accessories I will eventually purchase
I'm building my own table so no need to buy the "nest". Great purchase and good luck with everything.
Jason
Secondly...I just made the plunge and bought a large BGE in Michigan because it's much cheaper than buying it in Canada. My friends who have the BGE and the store owner where I purchased it recommended only two accessories:
1) The electric starter (plugs into outlet and ignites charcoal)
2) The plate setter (for indirect heating)
*Note...the store I bought it from recently patented an electrical rotisserie for the BGE that will be on the market soon. That is an accessories I will eventually purchase
I'm building my own table so no need to buy the "nest". Great purchase and good luck with everything.
Jason
I'd be happy to help you break it in!! I just saw one the other day at Costco...man, I want one too!
PIZZA STONE!
I also like the cast iron grate over the cheaper one that comes with.
Go to walmart and get yourself some of their Royal Oak charcoal.
I use a V shaped roasting rack to cook my ribs too. a rack of baby backs fits perfectly in between the metal crossbars.
I also like the cast iron grate over the cheaper one that comes with.
Go to walmart and get yourself some of their Royal Oak charcoal.
I use a V shaped roasting rack to cook my ribs too. a rack of baby backs fits perfectly in between the metal crossbars.
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Thanks! definitely going with the plate setter, and the electric starter is a great idea!
Do you think I need the BGE stone?? I bought two stones(non BGE) for my father and both of his cracked at 700 degrees!
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Depends on what is cookin', if you want indirect the plate setter is the only thing that you can't really do without. A pair if vise-grips can be used for moving a hot grill (remember you need a place to set said hot grill, 
, as can a bbq mitt of either leather or silicone. Mine starts with either a single firestarter (if I am going low), a propane torch or a charcoal chimney full of lump (if wanting high heat to start). I guess if you have the patio wired the electric starter can be used, but I've never felt the need.
Pizza stones are nice, but the one BGE official tool that I have & use as much as the platesetter is the ash rake tool ..
Edit: You can makeshift almost any of the accessories, including using firebricks to take the place of the plate setter, but seems like that is the one "must have" that can't be easily shoemakered up
, as can a bbq mitt of either leather or silicone. Mine starts with either a single firestarter (if I am going low), a propane torch or a charcoal chimney full of lump (if wanting high heat to start). I guess if you have the patio wired the electric starter can be used, but I've never felt the need.Pizza stones are nice, but the one BGE official tool that I have & use as much as the platesetter is the ash rake tool ..
Edit: You can makeshift almost any of the accessories, including using firebricks to take the place of the plate setter, but seems like that is the one "must have" that can't be easily shoemakered up
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I've heard of that happening to a lot of people, so I bought the BGE stone and have been using it for years with no problems.
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I cracked an old, thinner round pizza stome that had been around for years, and have two years on the BGE stone. Think that any thicker stone would work, I went with the BGE version as my inside stone is square and wouldn't fit the egg so I needed something anyway.
Another fan, bought mine at BJs and it came with the nest. The must haves are the plate setter and ash tool. After that, you might as well start planning on getting:
1) High-Que stainless steel charcoal grate: improves breathability
2) High-Que Nomex replacement gasket: if you cook a pizza, you will cook the felt gasket that comes with the BGE
3) Emile Henry pizza stone: perfect size for large BGE, cheaper than the BGE one, smooth, can buy in colors, etc.
1) High-Que stainless steel charcoal grate: improves breathability
2) High-Que Nomex replacement gasket: if you cook a pizza, you will cook the felt gasket that comes with the BGE
3) Emile Henry pizza stone: perfect size for large BGE, cheaper than the BGE one, smooth, can buy in colors, etc.
I skipped the electric starter and use a chimney starter or usually just use a blow torch on the coals for 30sec which usulally gets them going.
You are in for a treat. I don't own a BGE, but opted for a Vision Kamado from costco a few years ago and wish I had discovered cermamic cookers years ago.
Steak, Pizza, Chicken, Ribs, Burgers, Dog, they all taste better on the ceramic.
Enjoy and be sure to post some food pics in the The Thin Blue Smoke thread V- B&B's BBQ depository thread
You are in for a treat. I don't own a BGE, but opted for a Vision Kamado from costco a few years ago and wish I had discovered cermamic cookers years ago.
Steak, Pizza, Chicken, Ribs, Burgers, Dog, they all taste better on the ceramic.
Enjoy and be sure to post some food pics in the The Thin Blue Smoke thread V- B&B's BBQ depository thread
I think that for starting lump charcoal in the BGE effortlessly, you can't beat the Char-Broil Sure2Burn firestarters
They are cheap, weatherproof little foil packs that come 10 to a box at either Home Depot or Lowes. Drop one into the charcoal, light it, drop the lid and come back in 10 minutes. Foolproof
They are cheap, weatherproof little foil packs that come 10 to a box at either Home Depot or Lowes. Drop one into the charcoal, light it, drop the lid and come back in 10 minutes. Foolproof
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Thanks for all the feedback. Going with the setter and the ash rake for tonorrow.
I also have the electric starter, but rarely use it. I just roll up a paper towel into a tight snake and pour a few drops of olive oil on it, bury it in the coals and light one end. Works well, but the electric starter works a lot quicker.
ah yes, the paper towel snake. I use that one on occasion too as it works quite well.
and there is no asking yourself 'what am i going to do with this 900 degree piece of metal' after your grill is roaring!
My favorite accessories are:
1. Woo3 for raised direct(Ceramic Grill Store-many prefer the entire Adjustable Rig System)
2. Thermopen-immediate readout but costly
3. Swing Rack-2 tier cast iron (Ceramic Grillworks)
I have tried them all but prefer the paper towels soaked in cooking oil to start my fires. I keep a bunch in a sealed zip lock bag with a 1/2 cup cooking oil poured in. I haven't had good luck with olive oil.
1. Woo3 for raised direct(Ceramic Grill Store-many prefer the entire Adjustable Rig System)
2. Thermopen-immediate readout but costly
3. Swing Rack-2 tier cast iron (Ceramic Grillworks)
I have tried them all but prefer the paper towels soaked in cooking oil to start my fires. I keep a bunch in a sealed zip lock bag with a 1/2 cup cooking oil poured in. I haven't had good luck with olive oil.
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