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Hello all, I have a Weber bbq and am new to bar bq, although I enjoy cooking. Now Country HB has recommended a BGE. I have looked at the cost and it made me cringe (large about $740 + options). The thing is it seems versatile, able to do breads and I understand I could use it just like an oven to do chateau briand, capon, etc. I just wonder if it is really as great as advertised. I would appreciate your feedback. Thanks,
Chemo-sabe.:icon_sick
 
I love my BGE (Large)... I'll be the first to admit that I do not put her through all of the paces that others do but that just drives me on!
 
chemo-sabe said:
Hello all, I have a Weber bbq and am new to bar bq, although I enjoy cooking. Now Country HB has recommended a BGE. I have looked at the cost and it made me cringe (large about $740 + options). The thing is it seems versatile, able to do breads and I understand I could use it just like an oven to do chateau briand, capon, etc. I just wonder if it is really as great as advertised. I would appreciate your feedback. Thanks,
Chemo-sabe.:icon_sick
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Yes...and then some!
Pardon my shouting bro but yes...the BGE is all that and a bag of chips too! :p
 
It's an ivestment worth the expense. Grill, smoke, bake, etc. Great pizza oven!
 
thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback. I have some money coming to me in July and I think I will get the large with the Plate setter and the grill extender. Will look elsewhere for the pizza stone. Thanks again,

Tom
 
chemo-sabe said:
thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback. I have some money coming to me in July and I think I will get the large with the Plate setter and the grill extender. Will look elsewhere for the pizza stone. Thanks again,

Tom
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I'd still go with BGE pizza stone also. It's made for the abuse. Plus I know my dealer will replace mine if it breaks.
 
Yo, I thought I told you to never repeat the fact that I suggested a BGE to you? Now I'll never be able to publicly laugh at the Eggheads!
 
thillin said:
I'd still go with BGE pizza stone also. It's made for the abuse.
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Yep - go for it - we took the plunge last summer and have never looked back. Easy to use, versatile, just do it - you will not be sorry....
 
chemo-sabe said:
thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback. I have some money coming to me in July and I think I will get the large with the Plate setter and the grill extender. Will look elsewhere for the pizza stone. Thanks again,

Tom
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Tom,

Not sure where you are located in CA but there is an EggFest in the Bay Area the end of this month. You can save a few hundred dollars by purchasing a "Demo" BGE...:p here's a link...
http://eggsbythebay.com/2009_Eggfest.html
 
here's my advice. learn to cook on your weber. then after a couple years, decide if you are serious and then look at ceramic cookers if you think you want to go in that direction. the egg will not magically cook everything you stick in it. you have to know how to cook first.
 
I've had egg envy for a while now.:icon_blush: However, all the talk about the gasket problems has me second guessing whether an egg is for me?????
 
CajunSmoker said:
I've had egg envy for a while now.:icon_blush: However, all the talk about the gasket problems has me second guessing whether an egg is for me?????
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the gasket is a maintenance item just like an air filter on your car. some recently sold eggs have reportedly defective gaskets. big green egg will send you a free "nomex" gasket if you have one of these "bad" gaskets.

any questions about egg gaskets should be asked of big green egg headquarters at the contact info on their website.
 
I am looking/shopping for that type of a cooker, but I am leaning towards the primo, american made, and oval instead of round.

I am surpised DR. BBQ has not chimed yet, must be busy :)
 
I have 3 eggs, and will add another large or XL. I compete with them and cook at home with them. If you get one, it needs to be cooked on.
 
I got a large egg last week. Here in Canada, it was 1099.00 plus taxes and extras. Have only used it a few times. Love it a lot. Am looking forward to many years of cooking and experimenting.

You will really love it.
 
I've had my Lbge since last august and love it.Still has the original gasket too. Looking to add either a 2nd large or medium as well for competitions. Last comp I think on one load of lump I had it going for almost 20 hours..man I love this thing.
 
deez20 said:
I've had my Lbge since last august and love it.Still has the original gasket too. Looking to add either a 2nd large or medium as well for competitions. Last comp I think on one load of lump I had it going for almost 20 hours..man I love this thing.
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My Large will be 2 tomorrow. My medium is like 4 years old. Both have original gaskets. They sometimes get abused for comps. I've been known to bump the temp up to 500 with a plate setter in to finish chicken in time.:cool:
 
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