Big Green Egg ?

[dcs13]

Worth the Benjamins ? Where do you get the best deal

[Baron Von Crowder]

They work. My buddy bought a used one and uses the crap out of it.

[lowthreeohz]

I think rob and some others here got the komodo? for significantly less with similar functionality

[Craizie]

I've never used one, but my sales guy regularly brings in meats he's smoked on his and they are pretty damned good. He swears by it.

[BP]

I think rob and some others here got the komodo? for significantly less with similar functionality

I have an Akorn, it's the same basic design but double walled steel instead of ceramic. Also about 1/4 of the price.

I've had a BBQ Guru controller, a stainless cap that's closed on top so I can cook in the rain and I've added some asbestos tape to seal the ash catcher better.

For me it works great but I'm only doing 1 brisket or shoulder at a time. There are other rack systems where you can do a lot more but I've never needed to. I do use the top rack sometimes to smoke a bologna, sausage or some beans.

[bird_dog0347]

I have one and love it... most of them will all be the same prices but the addons that certain dealers throw in can be better than others. I'd check out ceramic grill store near Denton as they have some unique accessories that are better than the BGE stuff IMO that they will substitute for the BGE bundles at the same prices. Go with the XL, you'll regret anything smaller and it's not bad at all on charcoal, still uses very little.

Edit to add I got mine at Premier Grilling before I knew about ceramic grill store. I think all in I was around $1200 for the XL with stand, side tables, ash tool, Eggnitor (heat gun), plate setter, and a bag of charcoal.

[kingjason]

I have an Akorn, it's the same basic design but double walled steel instead of ceramic. Also about 1/4 of the price.

I've had a BBQ Guru controller, a stainless cap that's closed on top so I can cook in the rain and I've added some asbestos tape to seal the ash catcher better.

For me it works great but I'm only doing 1 brisket or shoulder at a time. There are other rack systems where you can do a lot more but I've never needed to. I do use the top rack sometimes to smoke a bologna, sausage or some beans.

My buddy had an Acorn and really liked it.....but he eventually bought a green egg. He bought the Acorn to see if he could master the charcoal concept and after a year or two he just decided it was time. Really though it worked well but I think it was losing the seal at the bottom and he broke the adjustment thingy on top. He also realized my BGE was 6 years old at that point and still working flawless.

[dcs13]

Guess you can't find a price unless you go to a dealer.. Im in the Hill Country , Guess I'll make some calls..

[bird_dog0347]

I think the BGE dealers cannot post any prices below MSRP and I'm not even sure they are allowed to sell below cost but they throw in other "package" stuff to make the overall price lower.

[GrayStangGT]

I've had a BGE for years, if I was going to do it again I would look into the Primo, being an oval is a much better shape for things like ribs or a big brisket. It also makes it where you can put a divider in and keep all your coals on one side to have a hot and cool side. I can attest to the quality on the BGE, mine is 9-10 years old, never been covered and always sat outside, just refinish the handle every few years and it is good to go. The green is starting to come off around the bottom vent, but that doesn't affect how it cooks.

Personally I'm a pellet grill convert now and haven't hardly used my BGE in the last 3 years.

[AnthonyS]

I have a Kamodo Joe Big Joe. Both are in stock at your local ACE hardware. Go check em out. I’m tempted to get a small one for camping.

[95DRGT]

Go Primo-it’s oval and gives you more cook surface

[dcs13]

Game on.. Thanks guys..

[ELVIS]

ive got primo kamodo. i gave it to my pops as im lazy and gas has me eating in like 10 mins!

god bless.

[dcs13]

OK, Im freaking impressed. Smoked a whole chicken today . Wife said it was the best she's ever tasted... Steaks last night were great, pizza's on Friday were good. Its a little bit of a learning curve to moderate the temps.. Why the hell do I have a stove ?