Big Green Egg-Case

[Salt Peanuts]

Why?

 

Lack of searing ability.

[jvlgato]

Going to visit my friend today who loves his BGE. We'll see if he grills up something for us. He usually does. I can ask him any questions you might have.

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My buddy Alex

[tyrion]

That does look good!

[jvlgato]

I don't know jack about grilling, but this was awfully nice...

[Salt Peanuts]

^ Your pictures are not exactly helping my wallet here.

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[tyrion]

The $300 Bubba Keg: Spatchcock chicken:

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[cutestory]

Where can you get a Bubba Keg for $300?

 

I'm guessing it does the same thing as the BGE, but made with different materials...these things inspire crazy fanaticism that makes me pause--people are crazy for the thing they bought, and despise everything else.

[Salt Peanuts]

Bubba Keg is now Big Steel Keg and costs around $600.

In regards to people being crazy about BGE, nothing all that different from any other hobbies or gear acquisitions.

[tyrion]

Mine was the older version and Home Depot was blowing them out for $300 so I grabbed one if the last ones available.

[shellylh]

I thought about getting a BGE or Traeger for a long time.   However, I wanted something I could put away in the garage when I wasn't using it (and Tim wanted something cheaper) so I ended up going with a Weber Smokey Mountain (18") which is $300, for smoking.  For grilling, we have the small "Old Smokey" ($29) which is cheap but works great (they are made by a company here in Houston).   The medium isn't that much more and would probably be better for a family.  The small one is perfect for the two of us.   Charcoal is much more work that a pellet or gas grill, but I like it.  

 

 

[jvlgato]

Just spotted a BGE on a boat in Pensacola

[jvlgato]

And another. Must be a thing down here.

[mikeymad]

[Edwood]

Bubba Keg is now Big Steel Keg and costs around $600.

In regards to people being crazy about BGE, nothing all that different from any other hobbies or gear acquisitions.

 

Man, glad I got mine from Orchard Supply Hardware for $350.

 

Allowed me to get all obsessed with upgrades like computer controller, custom racks and grates, and Smoke Daddy.

 

Ugh, I really want to have one month of not being sick, I haven't BBQ'd since MOA3.  

 

Although if I had the room on my balcony, I'd sooooo have a small Traeger as well.  Just too damned convenient, got one helluva smoke ring on those butts at MOA3!!!

Edited April 4, 2013 by Edwood

[Salt Peanuts]

Actually, I think Big Steel Keg is now in 700-800 range.

[cutestory]

^So, the same as a BGE. So how does one decide?

[Salt Peanuts]

^ Wee bit cheaper than BGE, though BGE's price vary depending on the dealer - I was quoted anywhere from $800 to $1000 for a large BGE w/ no accessories.

 

Big Steel Keg is larger than a large BGE and it also comes with a stand.  Adding a stand adds another $100 to BGE.

[Edwood]

Also, BGE is not as durable as the Keg.  Not to mention a LOT heavier.  If you don't plan on moving it around, then it shouldn't be a concern.  FYI, the Keg weigh in at around 100 lbs with the stand. 

 

The BGE has it's own retro look charm, while the Keg looks like a R2D2's Redneck Cousin.

[Edwood]

Costco is selling Traegers again.   The Junior model is $300.  Worth it?  Or next size up is better?   The Traegers Junior looks to be perfect size for smoking two Butts side by side.