BGE Eggcessories

[OneHump]

I'm pulling the trigger and would like to know which accessories that I need and maybe some that would be nice.

I'm going to get a platesetter and iron grill for sure, what else should I grab?

Thanks!

[aquablue22]

Ash rob and maybe a pizza stone

[thillin]

Thirdeye's Thirdhand grate lifter. I use it more than anything.

http://thirdeyebbq.com/ThirdHand.aspx

Also, check out Tom's site:
http://www.ceramicgrillstore.com/ceramicgrillstore/

[Groundhog66]

Thirdeye's Thirdhand grate lifter. I use it more than anything.

http://thirdeyebbq.com/ThirdHand.aspx




Ooooh, I like that one :thumb:


My recommendation is get the EGGmates (folding shelves), they are there no matter where you roll your EGG

[huminie]

Since you are turning into a full blown EggHead, you are gonna need a pair of these:

http://www.biggreenegg.com/images/BGESP_001.jpg

BGE Salt and Pepper Shakers :becky:

[Mister Bob]

You'll need a nest or a table. I started out with a table and have switched to the nest and folding shelves so I could bring it to comps.

[OneHump]

Awesome, thanks guys. Very kind of you!

[1_T_Scot]

Lump and Meat, Lots of Meat!

The other stuff is good too.

[zicrush]

plate setter and pizza stone

[R2Egg2Q]

In my opinion:

Need
- Platesetter
- Nest if you want to be able to move it. Table if you don't need to move it.
- That Thirdhand Lifter looks nice since it looks to be fine to lift cast iron and the stock porcelain coated grid
- good glove or gloves for handling a hot platesetter
- ash tool & pan

Nice to have (assuming you went with the XL Egg and want to use it for some higher heat cooks)
- the Triangle Hanger from the ceramic grill store to get your steaks down closer to the lump for searing
- cast iron grid for a large to set down on top of the triangle hanger
- half moon porcelain coated grid or cast iron for cooking further away from the lump

Here's what my set up looks like for this:

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af172/R2Egg2Q/BBQ/DSCN3807.jpg
I find it nice to have multiple tiers so you can cook a different temps at the same time.

- extra tier of some sort for large cooks (might be worth waiting to see what the ceramic grill store comes up with - they're working on a new setup). The extra tier by BGE is decent in my opinion but it would be nice to have an adjustable height or at least a little more clearance over the lower grid. As you can see in this pic, its a tight fit for a 9 lb brisket:

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af172/R2Egg2Q/BBQ/IMG_6645.jpg

Of course you might not need all the extra space since you have other cookers.

- lump reducing ring or the Ang-L brackets (both from the ceramic grill store) for smaller cooks

If you're not careful, you can get really carried away with all of the accessories out there!

[JD McGee]

MUST haves...platesetter...pizza stone...Thirdeye's grate lifter...:thumb: Congrats...and HAVE FUN! :-P

[rlt]

Maybe I am crazy, but I dont use the ash tool. I bought a twenty dollar shop vac from wally world, and that is what I use to get the ash out. just my .02 Cheers.

[Bob S]

Don't forget one of Thirdeye's wiggle rods. I use it every time I cook along with his grate lifter.

[Twisted Martini]

Maybe I am crazy, but I dont use the ash tool. I bought a twenty dollar shop vac from wally world, and that is what I use to get the ash out. just my .02 Cheers.

I tried the shop vac, but it kept blowing ash all over my patio. Did you get a super fine filter or something on it?

I got the woo ring and 13 in pizza stone instead of the plate setter, the ash tool, the thirdhand, cast iron grate and a MAPP gas torch for starting it. I also bought a pair of heavy rubber gloves for pulling/grabbing meat, and heavy welding gloves for moving hot stuff around. Good luck, it has been a blast!