Egg Wins

OneHump · 12-04-2012, 07:21 PM

Based on my limited experience, there is no better cooker than an Egg. After cooking hundreds of slabs on various WSMs and a BW FatBoy, I cooked perfection last night on a LBGE, and didn't even try.

I've had an XL for a couple of years, but limited its use for butts, roasting and grilling. My WSMs have always been my first choice for ribs, and they do a good job on butts too. I did Harry's Soo's class a couple of years ago and learned his way, and it worked out pretty well, but not as well as what I did last night on a BGE.

After moving, I recently bought a large. I had a couple of slabs of spares in the fridge that were going to go bad, so I dusted them with SM Sweet and Spicy and threw them on. No prepping and rubbing the night before, no spraying or foiling with apple juice, brown sugar and honey, nope, none of that.

I threw them on and forgot about them until I glazed them with Bart's Blazin' Q BBQ Sauce. Pulled them at about 5 hours at which time I tasted the best slab of ribs that I've ever made.

I suck at brisket, however, the absolute best brisket that I've ever tasted came off of an Egg, thanks go John (R2Egg2Q). Harry's isn't even close.

They aren't cheap but I'm finally sold. Time to get rid of the WSMs and buy another LBGE. Can't forget plenty of Bart's insanely good sauce to go with 'em.

...time to go check on my boneless leg of lamb.

martyleach · 12-04-2012, 07:42 PM

I completely agree that ribs on an Egg are simple and really damn good. My large BGE is my cooker of choice for ribs. Glad yours came out great and really happy to see you posting again!!

isolated01 · 12-04-2012, 08:22 PM

+1 egghead; 2 larges and a mini.

centexsmoker · 12-04-2012, 08:34 PM

I have mad respect for all the cookers....and even more for the cooks that use them but I love my BGE

HogFan · 12-04-2012, 08:36 PM

How many rib racks can you lay flat on a LBGE?

centexsmoker · 12-04-2012, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogFan

How many rib racks can you lay flat on a LBGE?

6-8 if you have the right accessories.

Hoss · 12-04-2012, 09:17 PM

I own a bunch of different cookers,WAY more than in my profile,I need to update that.The BGE is the PRIMA DONNA in my arsenal.Great choice.Congrats.

Ross in Ventura · 12-05-2012, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogFan

How many rib racks can you lay flat on a LBGE?

I can do 4 with an extended grid
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=118469

Ross

shirknwrk · 12-05-2012, 09:57 AM

Enjoy mine a lot. Sits on my deck outside the kitchen where I can see the thermometer from inside. Great on really hot or really cold days. Ribs are my favorite cook. Can do 4 slabs of trimmed spares on the Adjustable Rig... 6 if I want to put the stone on the spider and use all 3 racks for meat. If I use the Digi Q, I can set it and forget it... Just like a pellet smoker.

FremontSmoke · 12-05-2012, 10:03 AM

Does that mean you're looking to sell a WSM locally?

BobM · 12-05-2012, 10:19 AM

Sounds like you have a great cook, congrats.

Smoothsmoke · 12-05-2012, 11:10 AM

Egg are damn fine cookers, but you're giving it too much credit. The cook deserves some of the praise as well.

grantw · 12-05-2012, 11:35 AM

For the price of a large green egg I myself would rather a backwoods smoker a party is dam close to the same price

huminie · 12-05-2012, 12:34 PM

Glad to hear your passion for BBQ has continued!

In fairness, that BW Fatboy just wasn't the right cooker for the backyard cook. It has done ok in contests though. It went on a road trip to KC a couple months ago and represented very well. :)

OneHump · 12-05-2012, 02:39 PM

Don't be fooled, folks. The BGE is the only cooker that you should be using.

Actually, I'm just kidding, there are plenty of fine cookers out there, and the BWS that huminie bought from me was one of them. It was just overkill for what I was trying to do.

Between my ribs that other night, and John's brisket, I'm convinced that the BGE is a great smoker. I do, however, prefer a kettle for grilling.

12-04-2012, 07:21 PM	#1
OneHump Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-15-10 Location: Danville, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Egg Wins Based on my limited experience, there is no better cooker than an Egg. After cooking hundreds of slabs on various WSMs and a BW FatBoy, I cooked perfection last night on a LBGE, and didn't even try. I've had an XL for a couple of years, but limited its use for butts, roasting and grilling. My WSMs have always been my first choice for ribs, and they do a good job on butts too. I did Harry's Soo's class a couple of years ago and learned his way, and it worked out pretty well, but not as well as what I did last night on a BGE. After moving, I recently bought a large. I had a couple of slabs of spares in the fridge that were going to go bad, so I dusted them with SM Sweet and Spicy and threw them on. No prepping and rubbing the night before, no spraying or foiling with apple juice, brown sugar and honey, nope, none of that. I threw them on and forgot about them until I glazed them with Bart's Blazin' Q BBQ Sauce. Pulled them at about 5 hours at which time I tasted the best slab of ribs that I've ever made. I suck at brisket, however, the absolute best brisket that I've ever tasted came off of an Egg, thanks go John (R2Egg2Q). Harry's isn't even close. They aren't cheap but I'm finally sold. Time to get rid of the WSMs and buy another LBGE. Can't forget plenty of Bart's insanely good sauce to go with 'em. ...time to go check on my boneless leg of lamb.

12-04-2012, 07:42 PM	#2
martyleach Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I completely agree that ribs on an Egg are simple and really damn good. My large BGE is my cooker of choice for ribs. Glad yours came out great and really happy to see you posting again!! __________________ Large Big Green Egg, Cold smokehouse, UDS with hinged lid, Santa Maria pit 26.75" Weber OTG, Weber Performer, WGA MAK One Star General Pellet Pooper Hasty Bake Gourmet Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) www.amlwoodart.com

12-04-2012, 08:36 PM	#5
HogFan Take a breath! Join Date: 03-21-12 Location: Arkansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How many rib racks can you lay flat on a LBGE? __________________ OK Joe Vertical Smoker, UDS, Komado Acorn, Weber Kettle Ranch, Weber Kettle, Stok Kettle

12-05-2012, 10:03 AM	#10
FremontSmoke Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 09-01-11 Location: Fremont, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Does that mean you're looking to sell a WSM locally? __________________ WSM 18.5, Modified ECB, Kenmore 4 burner Gasser, Smokey Joe Silver x 2, Mini WSM

12-05-2012, 10:19 AM	#11
BobM is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sounds like you have a great cook, congrats. __________________ "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin \| Weber 18 1/2" & 22 1/2" WSM, 22 1/2" & 26 3/4" OTG, Genesis S-330 \| \| BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi \| Maverick ET-732 \|

12-04-2012, 08:22 PM	#3
isolated01 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-18-10 Location: Citrus Heights, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	+1 egghead; 2 larges and a mini.

12-04-2012, 08:34 PM	#4
centexsmoker Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-22-12 Location: Austin, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have mad respect for all the cookers....and even more for the cooks that use them but I love my BGE

12-04-2012, 09:17 PM	#7
Hoss is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-31-09 Location: Hernando,MS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I own a bunch of different cookers,WAY more than in my profile,I need to update that.The BGE is the PRIMA DONNA in my arsenal.Great choice.Congrats.

12-05-2012, 09:57 AM	#9
shirknwrk Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-05-10 Location: Kansas City, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Enjoy mine a lot. Sits on my deck outside the kitchen where I can see the thermometer from inside. Great on really hot or really cold days. Ribs are my favorite cook. Can do 4 slabs of trimmed spares on the Adjustable Rig... 6 if I want to put the stone on the spider and use all 3 racks for meat. If I use the Digi Q, I can set it and forget it... Just like a pellet smoker.

12-05-2012, 11:10 AM	#12
Smoothsmoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-20-10 Location: Monterey, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Egg are damn fine cookers, but you're giving it too much credit. The cook deserves some of the praise as well.

12-05-2012, 11:35 AM	#13
grantw Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-13-12 Location: canada Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	For the price of a large green egg I myself would rather a backwoods smoker a party is dam close to the same price

12-05-2012, 12:34 PM	#14
huminie is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-11-10 Location: Gilroy, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Glad to hear your passion for BBQ has continued! In fairness, that BW Fatboy just wasn't the right cooker for the backyard cook. It has done ok in contests though. It went on a road trip to KC a couple months ago and represented very well. :) __________________ 2011 CBBQA Rookie ToY - 6th Overall, 2012 American Royal Invitational - Huminie's Hogalicious BBQ

12-05-2012, 02:39 PM	#15
OneHump Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-15-10 Location: Danville, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Don't be fooled, folks. The BGE is the only cooker that you should be using. Actually, I'm just kidding, there are plenty of fine cookers out there, and the BWS that huminie bought from me was one of them. It was just overkill for what I was trying to do. Between my ribs that other night, and John's brisket, I'm convinced that the BGE is a great smoker. I do, however, prefer a kettle for grilling.