When we are talking about Big Green Egg Grilling, we get to the heart of the barbeque culture. Although also called the Big Green Egg Smoker. Its flexibility means that grilling with these fantastic beasts is a real joy. As they are lined with ceramic grills temperatures are perfect for all sorts of recipes. But for beginners it can sometimes seem a little daunting. But with just a few simple tips it will soon feel like second nature.
When To Smoke
Even if you are on a budget and get cheaper cuts of meat the Big Green Egg Smoker can cope. In fact this is where Big Green Egg cooking excels. Left to cook away even the cheapest roughest cuts can be melt in the mouth tender,
Know Your Wood
What we mean here is learn how to properly prepare your lump wood charcoal when doing a long smoke. The recommendation is to take you wood smoking chips and soak them well beforehand. Then layer them in with the wood charcoal fuel for the best combination and longest release of smoke flavor.
Eggcessorize
With Big Green Egg grilling and cooking you buy into a whole taylor-made system of accessories designed to optimize your smoker grill. The Baking Stone is ideal for pizzas and flat breads bringing the benefits of a brick baker’s oven to your backyard. Or invest in a plate setter to avoid having to turn food during cooking or to direct the fragrant smoke to virtually embrace your food. Of course there are other great Big Green Egg accessories such as a Cast Iron Cooking Grid and even a Wok.
Practice And Enjoy
One of the keys to successful Big Green Egg Baking, grilling and smoking is the management of the dampers. Get to know your Egg and where the dampers need to be for the correct temperature. The 750 degrees Fahrenheit for searing those ribs, 350 degrees for perfect chicken and 200-250 for the slow cook perfection will soon be second nature.
Of all the tips that I can pass on about Big Green Egg grilling the best is to get involved. The Eggheads community is very friendly and with all the information on the company site and in the forum you will soon be enjoying the fruits of your labor and experimenting with new recipes all the rime. Who knows you may even end up entering one of the many Egg Cook Offs once you are hooked.