Hey Eggheads!

AlabamaGrillBillies · 08-22-2011, 08:13 PM

A few weeks ago I got the opportunity to cook on a buddy's XL, needless to say I was beyond impressed. On less than 10lbs of lump it ran at 220 for 15hrs, ramped it up to 270 for another few hours to finish off some burnt ends and cook some boneless skin less chicken breast.

I knew of the Egg's ability to hold temp (although the 15hrs was longer than I expected) but what really blew me away was the moisture that those breast retained. Seriously some of the juiciest chicken I've ever had.

Anyhow was curious how you guys go about cooking quantity? I have my offset for when I really want to cook a lot, but would like to be able to cook more than just one full packer. Got any pics you would like to share of your XL loaded with food. I saw the tier'd system on the Egg site, but would like to see some real 'que loaded on there.

martyleach · 08-22-2011, 08:49 PM

Well, I just have a large egg. Here is a 16+ pound brisket on an inverted rib rack. Leaves enough room underneath to cook MOINKs, ABT's or whatever.

I'm just lovin' that Egg.....

Hoss · 08-22-2011, 09:12 PM

4 butts and a 13 pound brisket on a large

6 chickens on a large

I fire up the WSMs or the offset trailer if I need to cook a lot.

Moliver · 08-22-2011, 09:19 PM

Wow, that's some loaded eggs. I too have a large and love it. I can run it ~220 for 18+ hours and never add fuel. The dome of the X-large isn't has tall (from grate to interior lid) and I've heard guys having trouble with clearance when doing multiple levels. More surface area but less height.

Either the x-large or the large, you won't regret it. Good luck!

Braddog · 08-22-2011, 10:22 PM

Butts over brisket.

Cheers,
Braddog

Hoss · 08-23-2011, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Moliver

Wow, that's some loaded eggs. I too have a large and love it. I can run it ~220 for 18+ hours and never add fuel. The dome of the X-large isn't has tall (from grate to interior lid) and I've heard guys having trouble with clearance when doing multiple levels. More surface area but less height.

Either the x-large or the large, you won't regret it. Good luck!

I went 28 hours @ 250 dome temp and had PLENTY of lump left to go another 8 hours.

R2Egg2Q · 08-23-2011, 10:04 AM

I haven't loaded up my XL really to capacity yet but here's some shots of it with BGE's extra tier. I would recommend the Adjustable Rig from the Ceramic Grill Store-brethren tjv over this one as the Rig offers many more options.

Picnic shoulder over spares

Brisket over spares

Cooks with 2 packer briskets

Oldyote · 08-23-2011, 10:12 AM

I've never really loaded mine up like this. My last rib cook I had five racks and noticed they seemed to take longer than my previous cooks of 2 and 3. Do you notice everything takes a little longer when you really load it up (maybe something to do with air circulation being diminished). Or was that just me?

BoneDaddy's · 08-23-2011, 10:17 AM

Did two 8lb boston butts and a 16lb full brisket on my Lg Egg thsi weekend...Had a tiny bit of room on the side of the spider

Also...loaded my egg with lump and made a 27ish hour burn @ around 225....

NCSU-Q · 08-23-2011, 10:21 AM

For me, my egg is my quality/ease of use cooker, and I use my 22.5" WSM when i need to cook large quantities. I like the mix of my LG BGE & my WSM for about the same price as an XL BGE would have cost me (especially when considering the cost of "eggcessories").

As noted by others, the BGE is incredibly efficient and can burn seemingly forever on a load of lump.

R2Egg2Q · 08-23-2011, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldyote

I've never really loaded mine up like this. My last rib cook I had five racks and noticed they seemed to take longer than my previous cooks of 2 and 3. Do you notice everything takes a little longer when you really load it up (maybe something to do with air circulation being diminished). Or was that just me?

I do notice cooks taking a little longer in my XL Egg with more meat. However, the difference for me has been maybe an extra hour for 2 packers over just 1 packer.

I would think an Egg really loaded up like Hoss did would take considerably longer (he did say 28 hours).

Hoss · 08-23-2011, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by R2Egg2Q

I do notice cooks taking a little longer in my XL Egg with more meat. However, the difference for me has been maybe an extra hour for 2 packers over just 1 packer.

I would think an Egg really loaded up like Hoss did would take considerably longer (he did say 28 hours).

Yessir.I went 28 hours with that brisket and 4 butts.All were not ready at the same time.It was a 13 pound packer.It finished last.The butt on top of the other 3 finished first(higher in the dome).Then the butts then the brisket.Could have EASILY gone 8 more hours on the load of lump.Cooked 250 dome(had to set vents like a 350 cook).The lump was filled to the top of the Fire Box and the Fire Ring was removed for more space.Lighted with a weedburner.I started with a COMPLETELY cleaned out egg.No ash anywhere and fresh lump.

08-22-2011, 08:13 PM	#1
AlabamaGrillBillies is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-07-07 Location: Birmingham Alabama	Hey Eggheads! A few weeks ago I got the opportunity to cook on a buddy's XL, needless to say I was beyond impressed. On less than 10lbs of lump it ran at 220 for 15hrs, ramped it up to 270 for another few hours to finish off some burnt ends and cook some boneless skin less chicken breast. I knew of the Egg's ability to hold temp (although the 15hrs was longer than I expected) but what really blew me away was the moisture that those breast retained. Seriously some of the juiciest chicken I've ever had. Anyhow was curious how you guys go about cooking quantity? I have my offset for when I really want to cook a lot, but would like to be able to cook more than just one full packer. Got any pics you would like to share of your XL loaded with food. I saw the tier'd system on the Egg site, but would like to see some real 'que loaded on there. __________________ ΜOΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Leverguns, 1911s and BBQ Thank God i'm American! Matt Pair, member of the AlabamaGrillBillies Cookteam and Catering company. 24x54 Offset stick burner, 18" WSM, UDS, Mutiple Weber Kettles and a 22" WSM on the way.

08-22-2011, 08:49 PM	#2
martyleach Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca	Well, I just have a large egg. Here is a 16+ pound brisket on an inverted rib rack. Leaves enough room underneath to cook MOINKs, ABT's or whatever. I'm just lovin' that Egg..... __________________ XL BGE, Kamado Joe Jr, Santa Maria pit, 26" Weber custom performer, MAK One Star pellet cooker, 14.5" WSM, Jumbo Joe, WGA, Arte Flame griddle insert for the 26" Weber. Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) [url]http://www.amlwoodart.com[/url]

08-22-2011, 10:22 PM	#5
Braddog Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-19-08 Location: St. Louis, MO	Butts over brisket. Cheers, Braddog __________________ [URL="http://www.grillandbarrel.com"]http://www.grillandbarrel.com[/URL] Backwoods Pro Jr. Backwoods Fatboy (sold) Large Big Green Egg Bubba Keg

08-23-2011, 10:04 AM	#7
R2Egg2Q is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-15-10 Location: Pleasanton, CA	I haven't loaded up my XL really to capacity yet but here's some shots of it with BGE's extra tier. I would recommend the Adjustable Rig from the Ceramic Grill Store-brethren tjv over this one as the Rig offers many more options. Picnic shoulder over spares Brisket over spares Cooks with 2 packer briskets __________________ -John BGEs: XL, Large, Small, Mini, Shirley Fabrication 24x36 Patio, Humphrey's Weekender, MAK 1-Star General, Karubecue C-60, Hasty Bake Gourmet, Santa Maria Grill, Webers: 14" WSM, 22.5" OTG, 22.5" Kettle Premium, WGA, Summit S-620 NG; custom BGE & Weber handles by brethren martyleach [U][URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=86"]CLICK HERE to join us in a BBQ Brethren Throwdown![/URL][/U]

08-23-2011, 10:12 AM	#8
Oldyote is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-24-10 Location: Duluth MN	I've never really loaded mine up like this. My last rib cook I had five racks and noticed they seemed to take longer than my previous cooks of 2 and 3. Do you notice everything takes a little longer when you really load it up (maybe something to do with air circulation being diminished). Or was that just me? __________________ [COLOR=navy][B][FONT=Book Antiqua]2 Large Big [COLOR=darkgreen]Green[/COLOR] Eggs, 1 restored Weber Performer in [COLOR=darkgreen]Green,[/COLOR] 1 S-330, 1 S-420 and [COLOR=indigo]1 AZ BBQ Outfitters Custom Tombstone Style Santa Maria Grill and Smoker. [/COLOR][/FONT][/B][/COLOR][COLOR=#1f497d][FONT=Verdana][COLOR=teal]Proud Member of the [/COLOR][URL="http://bit.ly/qIcK24"][FONT=Book Antiqua][COLOR=teal]Zero's Club[/COLOR][/FONT][/URL][/FONT][/COLOR] [U][URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=86"][COLOR=navy][B]CLICK HERE to visit the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns[/B][/COLOR][/URL] :croc:[/U] [SIZE=3][COLOR=indigo]"earthbound but aspiring.... A lumbering soul but trying to fly...(with)...not enough wingspread but plenty of intention."[/COLOR][/SIZE]

08-22-2011, 09:12 PM	#3
Hoss Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-31-09 Location: Hernando,MS	4 butts and a 13 pound brisket on a large 6 chickens on a large I fire up the WSMs or the offset trailer if I need to cook a lot.

08-22-2011, 09:19 PM	#4
Moliver Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 08-21-11 Location: Ballwin, MO	Wow, that's some loaded eggs. I too have a large and love it. I can run it ~220 for 18+ hours and never add fuel. The dome of the X-large isn't has tall (from grate to interior lid) and I've heard guys having trouble with clearance when doing multiple levels. More surface area but less height. Either the x-large or the large, you won't regret it. Good luck!

08-23-2011, 10:17 AM	#9
BoneDaddy's Take a breath! Join Date: 06-24-09 Location: Bedford, NH	Did two 8lb boston butts and a 16lb full brisket on my Lg Egg thsi weekend...Had a tiny bit of room on the side of the spider Also...loaded my egg with lump and made a 27ish hour burn @ around 225.... __________________ Bone Daddy's; 4 Gateway Drums; XL Big Green Egg; Napoleon Pro 665 Last edited by BoneDaddy's; 08-23-2011 at 10:18 AM.. Reason: add content

08-23-2011, 10:21 AM	#10
NCSU-Q Got Wood. Join Date: 09-29-10 Location: Mint Hill, NC	For me, my egg is my quality/ease of use cooker, and I use my 22.5" WSM when i need to cook large quantities. I like the mix of my LG BGE & my WSM for about the same price as an XL BGE would have cost me (especially when considering the cost of "eggcessories"). As noted by others, the BGE is incredibly efficient and can burn seemingly forever on a load of lump.