Big Green Egg

[chopper duke]

My avatar has over 4000 sq in of cooking space and I use most if not all of it when it get fired up.

32 sqft

 

[batoncolle]

Here's another reason why an Egg is worth it. You can't do that with a smoker or gas grill. And just like a steak, pizza is best when cooked at high temps.

 

[dep411]

My goodness !!!!

 

[Smoothie]

I use an electrical coal starter with my Egg which is probably one of the better BGE investments you can make. I get a roaring fire going in no time.

Which one do you use? I need a new one.

 

[batoncolle]

Which one do you use? I need a new one.

I went with one like the below. I had a cheaper one that I don't think lasted a year. The prongs loosened and fell out from from the plastic handle after it got hot one too many times.

This one is coming up on 3 years, and it's still solid. http://www.amazon.com/Grill-Dome-Ra...2148064&sr=8-3&keywords=electric+coal+starter

 

[SlowMotion]

I have the Kamado Joe and love it. It is really similar to the BGE but I was able to save quite a bit of money by going with KJ. The quality is on par with BGE and the customer service has been great. I really don't think you can go wrong with KJ or BGE.

As far as lighting, I use the looflighter. Also, keep in mind that some brand of charcoal will heat up quicker than others. I have found that Royal Oak heats quicker and burns hotter than Frontier lump. The Frontier lump seems to burn longer on slow cooks though.

 

[Jholdbrooks]

I bought a vision Pro kamado from a member on here and love it. It was over half the price of an egg and gives me great food.

 

[Jholdbrooks]

 

[marnedrake]

I have an Uncle that is a professional Chef and phenomenal griller, and he uses the Akron. He has used both and says it is cheaper and does the same thing.
http://www.hayneedle.com/product/ch...c9y4ISltR0U0upEQlbadE4OTMVL3N31QtXBoCO7rw_wcB

 

[Just1more]

Only con I have is not being able to stop buying accessories for it. I've been hooked for 8years now. Just got a local built table.