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Posted by: TimT Jan 19 2005, 06:11 PM
Do any of you know about, have, know someone who has, the big green egg BBQ?
im thinking about buying one.. Id rather cook over wood, than propane
Posted by: McMark Jan 19 2005, 06:12 PM
I'll bite, what's a big green egg BBQ? 
Posted by: SpecialK Jan 19 2005, 06:14 PM
BBQ grill....I'll keep my Weber though.
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Posted by: TimT Jan 19 2005, 06:15 PM
hehehe ok
http://www.biggreenegg.com/
its a like a japanese kamodo, or a indian tandoor oven... uses real wood charcoal, not briquets
Posted by: McMark Jan 19 2005, 06:16 PM
Interesting! That's new to me. I bet is makes great 6 lb burgers! 
Posted by: seanery Jan 19 2005, 06:20 PM
Is this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=20723&item=4350697001&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
If so, they seem pricey for their small size...or the pictures just make it look small...maybe it was cold, or it just came in from a swim! 
Posted by: Bleyseng Jan 19 2005, 06:24 PM
I have one thats atleast 15 years old, recently painted it black. Killer BBQ and smoker! Hard to gauge the heat at times but really cooks much better than a Weber and tastes better than a gas grill. I cook tons of King salmon in the summer.
Geoff 
Posted by: Cloudbuster Jan 19 2005, 06:26 PM
BGE's are made out of Space Shuttle type insulating material. Very efficient and consistent for long cookings. They look interesting, but don't seem to have the volume of the plain-jane steel jobbies, like my New Braunfels. Then again, there is much less fire tending.
Posted by: DuckRyder Jan 19 2005, 06:31 PM
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| Is this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=20723&item=4350697001&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW |
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| Shipping/Handling Rate : The rate is $99.00 within the Continental U.S. The complimentary tracking number will be provided. |
Posted by: Bleyseng Jan 19 2005, 06:32 PM
They actually use little fuel and can get very hot like a blast furnace if you open the vents. Slow cooking is their forte, hold in the heat with the thick walls.
Geoff
Posted by: TimT Jan 19 2005, 06:43 PM
so Geoff Im guessing you like it?
I have one of those stainless monstrosity BBQ's. Im looking for slow cooking and flavor, instead of being able to incinerate my food
Posted by: Bleyseng Jan 19 2005, 07:39 PM
Yes, I do like it. Since I tend to cook fish mostly is works very well. I do steaks sometimes but Monique isn't a big meat eater. I can slow cook and flavor fish using different woods, like apple or alder just like the NW Indians did. I also like the low tech approach it has cuz you can't just turn up the burner, Flame on! BTDT
Geoff
Posted by: Mueller Jan 19 2005, 07:42 PM
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that's not too bad..the manufacture of the real deal charges twice as much for shipping....
better hope you don't have any kids shooting thier pellet guns at the thing
Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Jan 19 2005, 07:52 PM
| QUOTE (TimT @ Jan 19 2005, 04:11 PM) |
| Do any of you know about, have, know someone who has, the big green egg BBQ? im thinking about buying one.. Id rather cook over wood, than propane |
You call THAT a barbecue? That's a smoker, THIS is a barbecue! LOL, The Cap'n
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Posted by: trekkor Jan 19 2005, 08:06 PM
get one of these
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Posted by: scottb Jan 19 2005, 08:22 PM
about 5 years ago i bought a kingfisher cooker that uses propane and wood. can get balzing hot for grilling or nice and low for smoking. nice unit.
but....
if i had a chance to do it again, i would buy a pellet grill from these folks...
http://www.traegerindustries.com/
you use wood pellets of different woods (alder, hickory, cherry etc.) and you can smoke or grill on one unit. i have had steak and smoked goods cooked on one of these grills and it was the best i had ever tasted. no affiliation yada yada yada..... just a good unit....
Posted by: URY914 Jan 19 2005, 08:38 PM
Tim,
I have a friend with one and he loves it.
Buy it! 
Paul
Posted by: trekkor Jan 19 2005, 09:07 PM
Nothing beats a 22" Weber with mesquite charcoal and oak pieces smoldering on each side.
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Posted by: Bleyseng Jan 19 2005, 10:03 PM
Trekkor, that big BBQ would fill my backyard! haha
I live on a really small lot in Seattle with no garage. 
Posted by: TimT Jan 19 2005, 10:09 PM
Think Im going to order it... I found it for $645 with stand, side shelfs, cover and other accesories + free shipping
Im not to crazy about htose pellet grills.. when I was buying a wood stove for my house, I looked into them. My big concern is the supply of pellets... I know I can always get a cod of wood, but will pellets (wood) always be available?
Posted by: trekkor Jan 19 2005, 10:41 PM
Tim, please save the bucks and try a big weber first.
If you were nearby, I'd let you borrow my spare kettle for a month and convince yourself and all your guests
These Webers are only around $100.
All parts are replaceable.
KT
Posted by: Bleyseng Jan 20 2005, 12:14 AM
I gave my Webber away as I started using the Japanese BBQ
Posted by: TimT Jan 20 2005, 01:42 AM
I had one of those webers years ago, it worked well , but I dont think it could burn for 10 hours + on one load of charcoal.
now I have one of those stainless grills the size of as church organ..Everyone Ive talked to loves these ceramic type grills/smokers/bbqs... I could even throw it in the trailer when I head to the track!!
Posted by: MattR Jan 20 2005, 01:58 AM
Where's Joe Buckle? He's the masta of bbq's 
Posted by: MJHanna Jan 20 2005, 06:55 AM
I’ve had one for years not the green egg but a kamodo; they are much better than a Weber will ever be. I mostly grill on it. For real slow cooking I have a smoker with a side fire pit… But 95% of my cooking is on the kamodo. If you cook light meats you’ll see the pink smoke ring in the meat. Keeps meats very moist. I’ve even cooked a turkey in it with great results. I would not try to take mine to the track they are heavy and they do break….. You’ll love it.
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