Big Green Egg decision (1 Viewer)

[DaveXA]

Thinking about this with my medium and a new XL

Dang that would be a pretty sweet setup, but if I did get it, probably wouldn't want to move it once it's in place. If portability isn't a need, then that looks like a good option with 2 BGEs.

 

[Grumpy Old Manatee]

Why do Big Green Eggs come in multiple sizes? Shouldn’t they all just be “big”?
Do they offer other colors other than green?

 

[buzd]

Why do Big Green Eggs come in multiple sizes? Shouldn’t they all just be “big”?
Do they offer other colors other than green?

There is a limited edition blue BGE.

 

[gboudx]

That’s the thought keep the medium and add a second. I think the large would be big enough but I saw pics today where you have to cut your rib racks in half to cook on large.

I have smoked many a rack of St Louis ribs on my L and have never had to cut them. I don’t know why anyone would suggest that unless they have no clue what they’re talking about. In fact I made my own tiered contraption where I can smoke 4 racks laying flat. I just wanted to comment on this inaccuracy.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Missed the Seuss joke, Sam I Am

Dave must have missed saying the joke somehow

 

[DCSaints_Fan]

That’s the thought keep the medium and add a second. I think the large would be big enough but I saw pics today where you have to cut your rib racks in half to cook on large.

For ribs you can’t beat a cabinet ... next choice would be an offset ... even cheapie ones can work although they require more fiddling with the fire ... Komodos are akward for ribs

 

[dtc]

Thinking about this with my medium and a new XL

I would stongly advise you to avoid anything constructed out of wood unless it's extremely well built and made of cumaru or some other indestructible material. The first Primo was a gift and the girls bought it with the cypress table and it fell apart and collapsed in 2 years. I mean it literally came apart and settled into a pile when I tried to roll it out for cleaning and had I not been lucky, strong and somewhat mechanically inclined it would have been a $1500 pile of broken pottery.

Had it been in use when that happened it could have burned the house down.

Ever since I've built them out of masonry or aluminum. Heavy stainless commercial kitchen prep tables with wheels are great too and you can wrap them with metal or wood or whatever and even have a face frame and doors built if you want, but don't waste your money on the $400 carts they sell at the bGE stores.

 

[Krodwhodat]

I would stongly advise you to avoid anything constructed out of wood unless it's extremely well built and made of cumaru or some other indestructible material. The first Primo was a gift and the girls bought it with the cypress table and it fell apart and collapsed in 2 years. I mean it literally came apart and settled into a pile when I tried to roll it out for cleaning and had I not been lucky, strong and somewhat mechanically inclined it would have been a $1500 pile of broken pottery.

Had it been in use when that happened it could have burned the house down.

Ever since I've built them out of masonry or aluminum. Heavy stainless commercial kitchen prep tables with wheels are great too and you can wrap them with metal or wood or whatever and even have a face frame and doors built if you want, but don't waste your money on the $400 carts they sell at the bGE stores.

You have any plans or drawings that I can use to to build one?

 

[DaveXA]

I would stongly advise you to avoid anything constructed out of wood unless it's extremely well built and made of cumaru or some other indestructible material. The first Primo was a gift and the girls bought it with the cypress table and it fell apart and collapsed in 2 years. I mean it literally came apart and settled into a pile when I tried to roll it out for cleaning and had I not been lucky, strong and somewhat mechanically inclined it would have been a $1500 pile of broken pottery.

Had it been in use when that happened it could have burned the house down.

Ever since I've built them out of masonry or aluminum. Heavy stainless commercial kitchen prep tables with wheels are great too and you can wrap them with metal or wood or whatever and even have a face frame and doors built if you want, but don't waste your money on the $400 carts they sell at the bGE stores.

Great advice. I would have looked at the wood too. I'll probably go with masonry if I do something like that myself.

 

[dtc]

You have any plans or drawings that I can use to to build one?

No, but if you sent me pictures and dimensions I could pretty easily get it done.

Aren't you in CT now? Is there someone who builds boat towers and T-tops nearby? If so, that's your man. Or, if you're doing it on a slab or paver base, you can buy something like this and cut the height down to whatever you like and then roll it in and out of your cabinets/kitchen stuff.

Regency 24" x 24" 16-Gauge 304 Stainless Steel Equipment Stand with Galvanized Legs, Undershelf, and Casters

Regency 24" x 24" 16-Gauge 304 Stainless Steel Equipment Stand with Galvanized Legs, Undershelf, and Casters

www.therestaurantstore.com

 

[Krodwhodat]

No, but if you sent me pictures and dimensions I could pretty easily get it done.

Aren't you in CT now? Is there someone who builds boat towers and T-tops nearby? If so, that's your man. Or, if you're doing it on a slab or paver base, you can buy something like this and cut the height down to whatever you like and then roll it in and out of your cabinets/kitchen stuff.

Regency 24" x 24" 16-Gauge 304 Stainless Steel Equipment Stand with Galvanized Legs, Undershelf, and Casters

Regency 24" x 24" 16-Gauge 304 Stainless Steel Equipment Stand with Galvanized Legs, Undershelf, and Casters

www.therestaurantstore.com

So more like the one on this thread?

Two Large Big Green Egg Table, Metal/Wood

Attached are some photos of my new table built by a friend. The table is 97 inches long, has a steel frame, and a wooden/granite top.

eggheadforum.com

 

[Krodwhodat]

Actually this is awesome because you can make it bigger or smaller as needed by adding or taking away pieces.

Big Green Egg Modular Nest System @ Outdoor Home

Big Green Egg Modular Nest System! Build an outdoor workspace which can be tailored for size and style. Start with an EGG Frame, then add to your custom EGG display with Expansion Frames and a variety of beautiful and functional inserts. You won’t believe

outdoorhome.com

 

[Grumpy Old Manatee]

There is a limited edition blue BGE.

That’s just wrong...bordering on sad

 

[dtc]

I have smoked many a rack of St Louis ribs on my L and have never had to cut them. I don’t know why anyone would suggest that unless they have no clue what they’re talking about. In fact I made my own tiered contraption where I can smoke 4 racks laying flat. I just wanted to comment on this inaccuracy.

I've done full baby back ribs on the L, but I'd prefer to cu them in half and big ones are too close to the edge. The rack contracptions are cool though.

 

[dtc]

Actually this is awesome because you can make it bigger or smaller as needed by adding or taking away pieces.

Big Green Egg Modular Nest System @ Outdoor Home

Big Green Egg Modular Nest System! Build an outdoor workspace which can be tailored for size and style. Start with an EGG Frame, then add to your custom EGG display with Expansion Frames and a variety of beautiful and functional inserts. You won’t believe

outdoorhome.com

My friend that sells BGE here in town will not sell those items if you're on the water. The steel will rust in no time

So more like the one on this thread?

Two Large Big Green Egg Table, Metal/Wood

Attached are some photos of my new table built by a friend. The table is 97 inches long, has a steel frame, and a wooden/granite top.

eggheadforum.com

Yeah, only I use aluminum because it's lighter and it won't rust and, of course, I know a guy who builds aluminum stuff so it's easy for me.

The one on that thread is sweet. I bet you can get someone on etsy to build one of those for you if there's nobody local.

The wheels with locks are a must. If you live anywhere near salt water, get stainless and aluminum.