Big Green Egg Grill

Archive for July, 2009

Big Green Egg Smokers are legendary among backyard chefs. They can handle temperatures in excess of 600 degrees and cook efficiently at temperatures as low as 200 degrees. This unit is perfect for both searing steaks and smoking meat and fish. The ceramic shell is able to withstand a wide range of fluctuating temperatures, so you never have to worry about heat damage or cracking. What makes this smoker such a hit among backyard cooks is that the heat is contained inside the unit. Even at its hottest, the exterior remains relatively cool. Because the design is so efficient, Big Green Egg Smokers use considerable less charcoal than conventional grills. After you are finished cooking, you just close the vents which extinguishes the remaining charcoal inside. The unused charcoal will be ready for your next cookout.

Successful smoking is a marriage between low temperatures and smoldering wood. If the temperature is maintained between 200° to 275°F, you can achieve the perfect smoked meat or fish. The thick ceramic walls of Big Green Egg Smokers insulate and lock in the heat which saves you from having to constantly adjust vents or the distance between your food and the coals. Cooking for an entire day is a breeze with the Natural Lump Charcoal. The best part is that even when smoking for extended periods, you don’t have to replenish the charcoal.  Just mix in some well-soaked wood smoking chips, and you will be able keep your low temperature smoking going like the Energizer bunny.  What makes Big Green Egg Smokers amazing is the versatility for any type of cooking. The ceramic shell retains heat for even cooking, the excellent ventilation gives you precise heat control, it works great as a smoker, and it can be shut down to snuff out the remaining charcoal which can be used next time you cook.

People interested in green egg barbeque generally want to know right away what’s available in the way of Big Green Egg Accessories. One that you aren’t likely to find for another grill is the 12″ Wok Topper that allows you to stir fry seafood or vegetables very easily.  Another is the Vertical Roaster, designed to hold a chicken or turkey upright while cooking. And there are baking stones for cooking pizzas, breads, and cookies, in essence converting your Big Green Egg into a fire brick oven.

The grill itself, as well as the Big Green Egg Accessories are very durable and engineered to provide many years of service. When you compare the price and the life expectency to other grills, you will find that dollar for dollar the Big Green Egg is a wise investment.  Conventional grills cannot come close to the versatility and performance of the EGG. You’ll find many rave reviews of this grill and the multitude of EGGcessories.  After experiencing them for yourself, you’ll quickly come to understand the praise is fully warranted and not inflated or hype.

Imagine yourself in the middle of winter heading out to the porch and preparing your charcoal. The neighbors may very well think you’re out of your mind, but once they get to taste your cooking, they’ll understand your burning desire to cook outdoors in the worst of weather. With the proper Big Green Egg Accessories, you’ll find your EGG to be much more versatile, not to mention more fun, than most conventional kitchens.