Pulled the trigger on a Big Green Egg

[Mike Grasso]

In anticipation of the move and learning the BGE from some of you Masters, I pulled the trigger today.

Got a
XL Egg, Plate Setter, Pizza Stone, Grids, a Cyber Q and a bunch of other stuff.

Turns out a kid that I taught in the Academy opened a place with his Dad.
Treated me right.

I'm looking forward to learning from you guys!

Mike

 

[Fishersjohn48]

Congrats! I know I tried to talk you into the alternative but I'm sure you will be happy. Pictures of the first butt that you cook or it didn't happen!

 

[rockhopper46038]

Nice choice, Mike. You're going to enjoy it, for sure. If you decide to give it an INGO christening once you're here, I'll supply the beer!

 

[iChokePeople]

Good choice.

 

[phylodog]

You won't regret that purchase I can assure you.

 

[iChokePeople]

INGO eggfest!

 

[Indy-Mike]

i think your gonna love it. I can bring over some of Indiana's finest beers for the christening.

 

[chezuki]

INGO eggfest!

I'll bring my UDS and show you all that poor people 'que is delicious too!

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Ok, let's go down the Mike Grasson move to Indiana checklist shall we?

1. Mess o' guns? Check.

2. Zeal for cooking outside (in all kinds of weather)? Check.

3. Flannel shirts purchased at big box store, truck stop, or, preferably, a yard sale? Unknown at this time.

4. Dog? Unknown at this time.

Ok, I'll come back by in a little while to review the progress.

 

[Cameramonkey]

When is dinner, Mike? In INGO terms, you just offered to grill for us all.

 

[chezuki]

When is dinner, Mike? In INGO terms, you just offered to grill for us all.

And give us custom knives!

 

[mbills2223]

I'll bring my UDS and show you all that poor people 'que is delicious too!

Que doesn't seem like he'd taste very good.

 

[Vigilant]

Awesome purchase, you won't regret! Well maybe you might, the Eggsessories are gonna kill you if your meat bill doesn't! Might as well get your Costco membership started as well, so you can stock up on dinner!

 

[Mike Grasso]

Once we are set up, I think a INGO Eggfest is a must! Is there an Indy Eggfest?

Cameramonkey, I have no problem hosting a "Come over and teach me how to use this" BBQ.

Kirk, no problem, I have plenty of Woolrich, wife has a mini Beagle, I apologize for that in advance (head hangs).

Chezuki, knives are never a problem, come by!

Vigilant, Costco Tri-Tips!!!!

And this will be the first thing I'll make!

[video=youtube;p3yb0uhk2BE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3yb0uhk2BE&noredirect=1[/video]

 

[Vigilant]

Chef JJ Boston's is coming up soon, but it is sold out unless you buy an Egg from him. Sullivan's Hardware has one or two a year as well.

 

[jlupacch]

Chef JJ's is this Saturday. Bought one of the demo ones. Sullivan's is usually in late summer or fall I believe.

 

[jetmechG550]

Sullivan's is last weekend in August. Been trying to do the cook thing there but can't ever get the weekend and work to cooperate. I went to GA Mountain last year (which is this weekend) great location for a weekend getaway and a great fest. Greeneggers has the fests listed in a banner at the top of the forum. Congrats on the purchase, you won't be disappointed, just remember you do actually have to have some knowledge of cooking and what to do as the egg won't instantly make you a gourmet griller as one of my friend's found out feel free to hit me if you have any questions, I've been at it for a while and cook on either of mine almost every night we are home to do so rain shine ice or snow. Oh and check out naked whiz for some good general info, table photos, recipes, tips and most useful reviews of just about every lump charcoal you'll find

 

[Mike Grasso]

Roger, I will do some googling on "naked whiz". I have a feeling I might get more than BGE!

 

[Naptown]

Nice choice, Mike. You're going to enjoy it, for sure. If you decide to give it an INGO christening once you're here, I'll supply the beer!

You will not be disappointed if RockHop brings the beer - trust me.

 

[Naptown]

Great choice. Why the XL instead of the Large? Just curious, my Large can feed a lot of people.