Barbeque fans are know for their fervent beliefs. Don’t try to convert a Kansas City fan to South Carolina barbeque. Likewise, pit-smoked aficionados are unlikely to be converted to different cooking methods. There is one type of grilling method that is gathering followers all across the nation: the Big Green Egg. Big Green Egg owners are so enthusiastic about their Eggs that they are known as EGGheads and are always happy to tell you why they made the switch.
What is the Big Green Egg?
Is it a smoker? Is it a grill? Is it an oven? YES! YES! YES! Big Green Eggs are made from high quality ceramics originally developed to deflect heat for the NASA space shuttle program. They are based on traditional Japanese Kamado cookers which became popular with service men coming back from Japan after WWII. The Big Green Egg uses lump wood charcoal and can be used for grilling, smoking, or baking.
Versatility
Big Green eggs are capable of extremely high and extremely low temperatures and they can hold temperatures for a long time. This means you can cook a great variety of foods. Whether you want to sear some pork chops or slow roast a leg of lamb for 16 hours, the Big Green Egg has got you covered. The Big Green Egg comes in several sizes from the XXL that can cook 16 chickens or a whole suckling pig all the way to the MiniEgg that is perfect for an apartment balcony.
What Can You Make on the Big Green Egg?
Scallion pancakes
Cold smoked salmon
Pulled pork
Perfectly seared steak
Pound cake
Pizza
Turkey
Bread
Grilled vegetables
Chicken Wings
Pie
Basically, everything but ice cream
Efficiency
Another feature that makes the Big Green Egg so popular is that they hold temperature very well, so they are great to use even in the wintertime. Because Big Green Eggs hold heat so well, they use much less charcoal then regular grills and create very little ash. Big Green Egg aficionados rave about how juicy meat is after it is cooked in the Big Green Egg. How does the Big Green Egg keep meat so moist compared with other cooking methods? Because the Big Green Egg uses less fuel, it draws less air, which in turn keeps your chicken or ribs from drying out.
If you are looking for a new grill or smoker this summer, you owe it to yourself to consider the Big Green Egg. If you know someone who owns one, chances are your local Egghead will be happy to sing the Egg’s praises and give you a delicious demonstration.
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