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why not just buy the adjustable rig set from Ceramic Grill Store? I think that should include most everything you need except a separate pizza stone.

Nobody has mentioned a cast iron grate. You need one of those too.

Adjustable or the BGE version, I just need to figure out what I need to have it up and running the day I get it.

Why is the cast iron grate needed?



Travis

Provides a better grilling surface than the porcelain coated grate that comes with the BGE

You don't need a cast iron grate. I have a 13" I use with a spider to do high temp sears down low to the coals, but I could live without it. Frankly, I think cast iron is a pain in the a$$. It's heavy, it will break if you drop it and it will rust if you don't cook on it all the time.

The AR is the most versatile of the two but honestly I use both in certain situations. I like the AR for all things low temp and the platesetter for high temp (pizza) and cooks that only require the main cooking level.

Mike

BGE has switched to stainless steel grates on all sizes. It really makes for easy clean up!

Mike

In your spare time. Fellow co-worker who really does know his stuff. And his reviews are fair and very non-biased

http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramic.htm

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Figures

These won't seem to fit on my Large BGE

3 15 lb whole packers I picked up yesterday for the Campfire hog hunt

Oh man those are going to be really good!!! About time for you to buy a 2nd big boy isn't it?? Figured you for the EggZilla size by now.

Mike and I got a whole new lesson on packer prep at the Dizzy Pig competition class. Everything we were doing went against the way Chris did his award winning cooks.

May have to do a drive by the pig camp the night those go on!!

A matter of preference for sure. I like the cast iron grates and they put great markings on meat and chicken. I bought the half moons for the XL. Allows me to add or stoke the coals without having to remove a hot cast iron grate. I also like the nickel grates that Tom sells. BUT they do rust, which is corrected by placing in a hot cooker.

BTW Travis if you plan to do uber high grilling you might want to plan for better gaskets. Unless, the Mothership has upgraded what goes on the new stuff.

Does brisket come any other way?


Travis

They should not for sure. I watch people buy the little flats at Costco and then complain because they turn out dry and overcooked. Uhhhhhh hello!!

I would get this with maybe an extra oval rack and forget about the BGE platesetter:

http://shop.ceramicgrillstore.com/xl-woo2-adjustable-rig-combo/



Then I would get this:

http://store.pitmasteriq.com/iq110kl.html

Or this:

http://store.pitmasteriq.com/iq.html

And this also:

http://www.thermoworks.com/products/thermapen/

A BGE ash tool might be handy & also a good Mapp torch with a small bottle of Mapp gas. It's a spendy venture, but well worth it.

Dude not!!!
Digi Q is the only way to go

Peasants.



Travis

I'll likely roast the barrel before I re-tube. So to speak.


Travis

Yep, and opinions are like [bleep] .......

I get the impression you don't want me to buy a BGE...


Travis

David I would love for you to show up !

He must be promoting his hair dryer attachment............