Kamado Joe & Big Green Egg

#28
#28
Gramps said:
Thanks Skin. I have been thinking about buying one of those, wasn't sure they would do a good job. I think I will pick one up now.

Inflation has hit, at least at our Home Depot . They are now $80.
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i like it b/c its so easy. Ive customized mine a bit. Added crushed bricks to the lava rocks and have a tin pan that holds my Jack Daniel wood chips. Water into the pan with some rosemary and you are good to go. I smoke turkeys, ribs, pork butt, salmon etc etc
 
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#29
Rasputin_Vol said:
You didn't answer the question about whether a Big Green Egg performs better than its far cheaper competitor.

Some people are about style. Others are about substance.
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Never used the other. I like the egg, use it for everything. It performs above my expectations and I love it.
 
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I've found I don't use my BGE very often. One reason is that I'm single and when I do a smoke I end up with a too much food unless I'm doing a cookout.

As was mentioned, I don't bother for steak - 1) my gas grill gets to 550 which is plenty and at the temp a decent steak only takes 10 minutes max. No need to light up and manage the BGE for that and 2) I feel the smoke of the wood charcoal puts too much smoke flavor into steak.

Agree it is good for chicken, poultry in general. Great smoker - I've made some awesome pulled pork and it was very simple.

Because I don't use it often I find the charcoal left over can get damp and sometimes unusable so there's not much savings there.

Bottomline - for me it's only used when I'm doing at least an hour cook. For all else I use the Weber gas grill (which is worth every penny and IS superior to cheaper competition)
 
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orangeslice13 said:
Had a bge, it cracked. I now have the acorn by Char-griller. Paid 240$. It cooks the same as the bge. I can't tell a difference.
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I have cooked on both, and I totally agree. Who gives a crap if it isn't green?

As to charcoal cost...you can get a huge bag of quality lump for $20. Close the vents and it can be reused. I've probably bought 8-10 bags in 2 years, and I grill a lot.
 
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kiddiedoc said:
I have cooked on both, and I totally agree. Who gives a crap if it isn't green?

As to charcoal cost...you can get a huge bag of quality lump for $20. Close the vents and it can be reused. I've probably bought 8-10 bags in 2 years, and I grill a lot.
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$100 of charcoal a year is a lot, muchless $500. Even if it was an exaggeration, it is pretty assinine to use cost savings from charcoal as a justification to pay $400-500 more for one grill over another. How many years would it take for you to breakeven on that initial Green Egg investment if the difference in charcoal is $40-50 per year?
 
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Rasputin_Vol said:
$100 of charcoal a year is a lot, muchless $500. Even if it was an exaggeration, it is pretty assinine to use cost savings from charcoal as a justification to pay $400-500 more for one grill over another. How many years would it take for you to breakeven on that initial Green Egg investment if the difference in charcoal is $40-50 per year?
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Gas isn't free, IIRC it's about $20 to exchange or fill a propane tank but I'm unsure about the price of natural gas.

Personally, I couldn't justify the $1K investment in an Egg, that's why I went with a different kamado-style grill at 20% of the cost.

I wish I had taken a pic of the pork tenderloin I grilled last night. Best I've ever had.
 
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Rasputin_Vol said:
$100 of charcoal a year is a lot, muchless $500. Even if it was an exaggeration, it is pretty assinine to use cost savings from charcoal as a justification to pay $400-500 more for one grill over another. How many years would it take for you to breakeven on that initial Green Egg investment if the difference in charcoal is $40-50 per year?
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10 years
 
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I probably spend $150 a year on charcoal but I use my BGE on average about 4 times per week.
 
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#38
volinbham said:
I've found I don't use my BGE very often. One reason is that I'm single and when I do a smoke I end up with a too much food unless I'm doing a cookout.

As was mentioned, I don't bother for steak - 1) my gas grill gets to 550 which is plenty and at the temp a decent steak only takes 10 minutes max. No need to light up and manage the BGE for that and 2) I feel the smoke of the wood charcoal puts too much smoke flavor into steak.

Agree it is good for chicken, poultry in general. Great smoker - I've made some awesome pulled pork and it was very simple.

Because I don't use it often I find the charcoal left over can get damp and sometimes unusable so there's not much savings there.

Bottomline - for me it's only used when I'm doing at least an hour cook. For all else I use the Weber gas grill (which is worth every penny and IS superior to cheaper competition)
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I agree on the weber for a gas grill..Our's is 14 years old, and we use it on average 2-3 times a week, and still going strong...I have replaced the flavorizer bars, and igniter...

Always kept it covered on the patio, so it still in great shape
 
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orangeslice13 said:
I use my acorn that much.
Tonight I made burgers with the charcoal that was left from last time. But $150 sounds about right.
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I was in the Home Depot about a month ago and they had some lump (Tru Cue) on clearance for $1.98 per 8.8 lb. bad. It's not the best stuff out there but for the price you can't beat it.

I bought about 20 bags.
 
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Vols520 said:
Thinking about buying one for father in law. What did the op go w?
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Will your FIL know the difference? If he doesn't cook a lot, don't waste the money on a BGE. If he likes to cook and will use it often, get the BGE.
 
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Boca Vol said:
Will your FIL know the difference? If he doesn't cook a lot, don't waste the money on a BGE. If he likes to cook and will use it often, get the BGE.
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He is into cooking and pretty good. Just one of those guys who never wants to spend money on himself.
 
#49
#49
I'm interested also. I really need to pick up a new grill soon. Costco has a similiar version which is red, I forget what it's called though.
 
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Freak said:
I'm interested also. I really need to pick up a new grill soon. Costco has a similiar version which is red, I forget what it's called though.
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I'm telling you, that Kamado Kooker I referenced earlier is a great venture into fantastic charcoal grilling without killing your bank account. I'm going on my 3rd year with it, still love it. Picked up for $190 @ Kroger, end of season special. I noticed they have it again this summer, I think it's around $280.
 
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