Product Reviews Facts and Notes

Big Green Egg Grills (BGE) hatched in 1974 in a strip mall in Atlanta, Georgia. Ed Fisher borrowed the idea of an Oriental cooking concept with ceramics and gave birth to the Big Green Egg grill. BGE is the world’s largest manufacturer of kamado-style cookers, with international distribution. It is the fastest growing category in the United States’ barbecue industry and the EGG is available for purchase in over twenty countries. There are five sizes of EGG grills to choose from, with over one hundred accessories and products related to grilling available.

A lot of the marketing for EGG is done by word of mouth, as more and more people become acquainted with the concept and are more than thrilled with the food the Big Green Egg grills produce. Television, radio, and print media have all been turned onto the Big Green Egg grills through such mediums as The Today Show, The View, HGTV Landscape Smart, and RVFN Barbecuing with Bobby Flay. Dr. BBQ, chef and champion barbecue champion travels from competition to competition using the EGG grill.

Because of the space age ceramic construction, this grill can be used year round, regardless of the climate. With five sizes from mini to extra large, you can easily find one that will suit your family’s needs. You can also purchase extra stuff from BGE like utensils, pizza stones, lump charcoal and cooking space extenders.

It also comes with a DVD with cooking instructions for novice grill chefs. And if you want to make an impact, you can purchase coordinated apparel from BGE as well.

Here’s what owners of the Big Green Egg enjoy:

* You don’t need lighter fluid and it will be hot enough to cook in 10 minutes

* Heat is retained within the ceramic walls for even and accurate temperature throughout.

* No extra charcoal is needed because you can reuse unburned charcoal

* No flare-ups within the enclosed EGG.

* A wide temperature tolerance of 0F - 1800F

* Smoke a chicken in Janurary

* Outer surface is always cool to the touch

* Rust proof

* Better retention of moisture makes meat juicy

When you want your meats seared, slow-smoked, well done or rare, the EGGs will give you what you are looking for. An entire meal can be prepared on these grills: main dishes, veggies, breads, and desserts ” we run the gamut! Just put in a chunk of natural lump coal, turn on the grill to heat ‘er up and let ‘er rip.

The XL EGG has 425 square inches of grilling surface and can cook two twenty pound turkeys, 24 hamburgers, 11 whole chickens, 12 steaks, or 14 racks of ribs. In comparison, the Large will cover 255 square inches while cooking a twenty-pound turkey, a dozen burgers, half a dozen chickens and some steaks and ribs.

If you’re looking for something a bit smaller, the Small EGG comes in at 133 square inches of cooking surface. That’ll cook a 12 pound turkey, 4 burgers, a chicken, 2 steaks or a rack of ribs. If you want something portable, the Mini Big Green Egg is great for camp outs. It’ll cook a couple of chicken breasts, a couple of pork chops or a steak.

Whatever size is right for you, you’ll be able to find the right one online at Amazon or at outlets like Barbecues Galore or High Country Outfitters