Should you BUY a BIG GREEN EGG? PROs vs CONs!

These are my thought on my grilling setup up. I really like my Green Egg Grill. I also love my gas grill. I believe they both have their time and place.
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[@YakMotley]

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[@juslikewater]

The big green egg is the best thing I’ve ever bought hands down and I’ve used it to cook everything. Bought it new and it was worth every penny

[@danr5239]

One thing I like about the big green egg is that I live in Minnesota and It can get as low as -20° and windy outside. The BGE still maintains its temperature. I can’t use my gas grill In those extremes because it won’t warm up when he gets that cold. Well a gas grill will but it better be just a couple burgers if you’re trying to do a slow and low cook for 6 to 12 hours it’s never gonna happen. That’s why I like the big green egg.

[@bobk.1428]

I bought a large Egg from my neighbor when he got divorced. The Egg, table, and a bunch of accessories for only 400 bucks. Great deal. Now I cook on it 3-4 times a week year round here in N Ga.

[@nestpasunepipe1619]

My neighbor has a BGE. Now, I have a plan to get him a divorce too. Thanks!

[@JB-70]

Had Mine since 2005 and by far the best investment I've ever made. I keep it old school with no electronic temp controls. Biggest miss conception is the time it takes to get a fire started. I can be grilling burgers in 15 minutes from first light with a starter cube, no torches or electric starters. Get used 3-4 times a week. Great video!!

[@harryp1665]

I love grilling and never really thought about the egg. Thanks for sharing.

[@scubajeeper1]

Bought a large six years ago. I use it 3 to 4 times a week. My fire basket cracked from normal use and I took a picture of it and went back to the Ace Hardware store where I bought it and showed them the pic. They gave me a new one, no questions asked. I love my Green Egg! They aren't cheap but they last forever.

[@greggbaxter2009]

I like the video Jack I just can’t believe Sam does all the cooking😂😂 go tigers 🐅

[@MoodyBlue42..]

This is what I love about your vids bro. I know nothing about grilling or salt water fishing but I'm learning through the channel !! Good stuff!!

[@YakMotley]

Awesome to hear!

[@dannyd-rockmahaffey3087]

Thanks for the video...very informative for sure...really liked the fact you can save some charcoal by shutting down those vents....thx

[@jeremybosch5305]

I enjoyed this review. I appreciated the simple down to earth truth of your review. Keep up the great work on your videos.

[@derickmitchell9852]

We have a vintage Imperial Kamado from Japan. I got it twenty-seven years ago. Great smoker. I build smokers from steel, I line them with ceramic fire brick. My latest was created from old steel commercial electrical enclosures. It is a beast. It out cooks my Kamado. The next creation will be a separate firebox that feeds heat & smoke thru the draft controller of the kamado. No fire in the kamado just heat. I have also tried an electric hot plate in the kamado, an Alton Brown Good Eats trick.

[@billdillard885]

Two things to ask you need to ask Santa for Christmas! First a charcoal basket.... makes cleaning so much easier and reduces charcoal consumption... And you need a control system... I use CyberQ but there are many on the market... a must have for low n slow. Set and forget or if you have run an errand and you need to make a adjustment its done in a heart beat on our phone... We’ve had an XL for 8 years and love it. Egg on! Excellent piece on the Egg...

[@kevincapps4771]

I bought one and it is also excellent for cooking stuffed jalapenos, they cook evenly on top and bottom

[@Walt1119]

I have the Acorn, have had it for years, use it all the time and love it!!! The best bang for the buck out there, and works great!!!

[@r.dennis3916]

Hello Jack I went for the Kamado Joe. Loved it, for a while. Still use it on occasion, but since I bought a Pitt Barrell cooker it seems easier to use, at least to me. Still burn more charcoal than needed, but you just have to load it and cook. There isn't any adjusting of the vents (other than setting the bottom vent for the altitude of your location, that's a one time thing). Other than that, done deal! Respects, Richard

[@reaganl.5113]

+1 on the Craigslist opportunities. I have seen BGE XL 2 yrs old in almost new shape for 750. We use a medium about twice a month...Thanksgiving Turkey, butts, ribs ect. We have found a great combo for the egg is a Weber 22 Kettle classic for burgers, steaks beer can chickens, ect...using the same lump. I refuse to use gas or brickettes...lump is the only way to cook outside!

[@charlesroberts5300]

No doubt it is a beast..happy grilling. Always enjoy your videos..fall deer season has opened any hunting videos in the works?

[@rowdybroomstick1216]

I would love to own one of the original longhorn reverse flow smoker's before they got bought out a few years ago. The metal was crazy thick! No their cheap and rust out in couple of years

[@wesmoreno71]

Love y'alls channel - fellow Pensacolian - we love our egg, it has truly changed our lifestyle - keep up the good work 🙌🙌🍻🍻

[@YakMotley]

Awesome ! Thanks !

[@riverbanksoutdooradventures]

I have a 1947 cast iron Cook n Kettle Sr and Jr. I picked up for $40. Works pretty much the same way only I use hard wood charcoal we make. I only use it on special occasions. My mom has Primo version of the egg and she loves it.

[@228Brendon]

I bought a used XL. I love this thing

[@apollopitt7733]

You guys are cool as shit. I've had my egg for a few years now. Love it. Won it in a raffle. Tip to light it faster: If You can angle your fan to blow into the bottom vent with your top vent open. It'll only take a couple minutes

[@jerryhubbard4461]

I purchased my BGE over 14 years ago. Can't begin to tell you how many times I have used it and still have all the parts it came from. I did break one of the legs on the plate setter but JB weld took care of that.The cost of my BGE at the time was $800. Still expensive back then. BGE hands down.

[@jims6101]

I love mine. As long as your air holes are clean you can get it to 600-700 degrees for a couple steaks in 15 minutes then shut it down right after. I use fire starters to start it up.

[@BarbellSanctuary]

Nice! Trying to decide what to buy.... Thinking the large with two tier grill. Thoughts?

[@Will7981]

really like ya'lls' cookout/party shack👍🏻👍🏻Also, the one I have is a Primo Oval XL. Basically the same thing as yours but oval shaped. I chose it for two reasons. I like the oval shape better for cooking ribs and it's made in the USA. However, I really like the Green Eggs too and wouldn't hesitate to buy one of them as well.

[@sgtdinkdad]

The Blackstone Griddle is amazing . I have a 28” for our deck and a 17” for or camper .

[@treywilson4310]

So

[@smokeshackmerica2722]

I have 6 cookers. My favorite is the Bronco barrel cooker. I don’t have a BGE but I’ve got a Acorn that produces great food

[@dougpearson3934]

Informative stuff. Hey, you should do a fried turkey video. I'll watch it before I fry mine. Lol. Keep pumping those vids out. Enjoying them from Houston area.

[@k9kayaks]

Absolutely love my #BigGreenEgg bought it about 15 years ago Wig in one week of having it I gave away the gas grill. Love doing pizza in it as well

[@robmitchell3633]

Best grill ever. Had a large for 18 years and sold Regret that now. I have a joe jr which doesn’t get as hot.

[@mike333h]

Love my Primo ceramic cooker.

[@ChrisinOSMS]

I like my Akorn. It lives on my carport and rolls out into the driveway easily. I know it won’t last as long, but just dipping the toe into Komodo style grilling/smoking/baking/barbecuing and enjoying the process. It stays covered to keep the salt spray off.

[@myklive]

I loved my acorn and acorn Jr for 8 years. It is finally wearing out. For my 50th birthday my wife and kids bought me the xl big green. I can't wait to use it for many years to come!

[@brendasingleton3140]

Great video. Very helpful info!

[@YakMotley]

Thanks Brenda!

[@CowboyDave139]

Awesome job bro

[@PaiviProject]

Hey that was a very informative. Thanks 👍

[@YakMotley]

Glad it was helpful!

[@daviddura1172]

wish I had the patience, cooking need, and patience for a GE......staying with my gas grill and propane smoker......but glad it suits your needs....

[@timtaylor2670]

Thanks Yak your video helped me make a good decision!

[@YakMotley]

Glad I could help!

[@jeffdonner1912]

When we bought our house back in 2005, our realtor bought a green egg with his proceeds from the sale. He loves it.

[@kennyhaworth9606]

Let me find some friends first then I might get the green egg. Good video

[@adamlynch9153]

I’ll come if your cooking lol

[@MissouriAdventures]

I disagree that you need a propane grill for something quick. Get a basic Weber kettle grill. Get the charcoal going first then prep your meat and get those sides going. Then come out and sear that meat hot n fast and be done with it. We've had the same Weber kettle for over 12 years outside at the lake. They kettle lasts forever, and you can replace the grill parts as needed. For longer cooks I use my kamado grill, for short hot n fast we use the Weber, and you'll never have to use gas or propane again! : )

[@chrism2042]

We live in NC and I cook 5+ days a week year-round on the grill. I purchased a Big Joe 2.5 years ago. First cook was ribeye steaks and my wife asked me to give the stainless steel gas grill away because she didn't want anything cooked on the gas grill again. I found a guy that needed a grill, gave him a very nice stainless grill and tanks. When we have family or friends come stay at the beach for a couple days, we ask where they want to go for dinner and every time is the same answer, they want me to cook on the Big Joe. I cook quick fish meals to 12 hour cooks with pork butts on that grill. FYI - one reason your charcoal cost is high is because of the wood you are using and the amount. I tried the Cowboy brand, it is a faster burning wood, it doesn't last near as long as some other lump charcoal.

[@guyrentz]

Love my BGE.

[@surajmeet6951]

@Yak Motley 😃OMG I saw Samantha:))) I love Samantha💙

[@michaelrichey123]

Just purchased a pellet grill. I love it. Should have purchased it years ago.

[@mccullochfamily9513]

Very helpful info.

[@espi3324]

I would definitely buy new. If you purchase through an authorized retailer it comes with a lifetime warranty on all parts. If any ceramic components crack they replace for free. I bought mine that was used in a retailer demo and it was discounted $150.00!

[@wiseone6536]

Can I offer a tip on cooking pizza (min 9:33). Let that pizza stone heat up and then throw the pizza on it. If you don't have a pizza peel or the skill to slide the pie off you can get a pizza screen. It will be an amazing crispy pie!

[@ac-6569]

The Bid Green Egg (BGE) it is 100% worth it, but don't think you're going to be a grill master right away. There is learning curve to master the BGE, once you have an understanding and some experience, you will create some AMAZING food on your BGE. I have 3, the Mini Max, Medium and the XL BGE, all of them are amazing and serve different purposes, the medium heats hp faster than the XL and the mini heat up faster than the medium, so for just some quick cooks I will use the medium or mini. Just so your not totally surprised, it is an expensive hobby to get into, but 100% worth it.

[@georgegammon9862]

Looked at them but decided on the Pit Boss pellet grill. Check It out next time you go to Lowe's. It beats the Green Egg IMHO. Glad you are enjoying the Egg.

[@ShaneM007]

That's easy I just walk outside and plug it in, walk back in where it's warm. I see what your saying real hard! Ha 😂😂🤣 u didn't think that through did ya

[@richardcagle5475]

My large takes like 20 minutes to get to 400. I think my oven may actually be slower than that. I gotta time it one day. I fired mine up a couple days ago to cook three hot dogs 😎Used to use a decent gas grill till it broke down too much. I’ll NEVER use a gas grill again. Prolly going to get the mini for those Tuesday nights. Good video man. Thanks

[@TheAustinMarcus]

I talked to a guy at the wharf in Gulf Shores who is sponsored by Primo Grills and he told me that big green eggs are way better. He said they will last forever. I live in an apartment so I had to sell mine but I’m buying another as soon as I buy a house.

[@jayvanhouwe6107]

Great Vid!Have you ever used or seen a camp chef pellet grill?I think the green would be nice if you don,t have to move it or take it any where...........Thank you.

[@anthonycampbell4011]

I bought one a week ago and have used it every day so far

[@EdHourigan]

I love my BGE large. Use it at least once a week in spring/summer/fall. Your PROs by far out weigh your CONs (!)

[@garyausher]

28 degrees, ouch! It's still shorts & flip flops here in Melbourne Beach!

[@WhiteThunderBBQ]

Great job - but Webers do last just as long as these. I cook on both ceramic and webers.

[@poppingjaz]

White Thunder BBQ this! Had my Weber since ‘93 and still going. Weber kettles are well built and great for the summer and fall but comparing them to a Egg is like comparing a sedan to a pickup.

[@WhiteThunderBBQ]

@@poppingjaz i was in high school in 93 lol....i do have a 81 weber im looking to cook on this summer though

[@patmcdermott8547]

Too much commitment - I'll stick with my propane. Most of the time it's just me and my small dog, if I entertained I would still probably just get a nicer grill and not an egg. But I have access to a competition size smoker, so that makes a big difference. Great review, Jack!

[@dmoney29851]

That was a money review. I’m debating rather to go ceramic or pellet smoker. Leaning toward ceramic, seems to be a better long term investment

[@bonnieparker2893]

GO Tigers!! I got my egg.a month ago, getting my island today..still learning!!

[@Caltops78]

So would you recommend? I’m still in sure if it’s worth the investment

[@lmallard3788]

Do you move it to safer place when a hurricane is coming toward you? It looks heavy

[@richardlucas2155]

Best grill in my opinion is the pellet I’ve had them all pellet grill beats them all less work and better taste of food no charcoal or gas love um got 2 👌

[@mcgahee35]

To clean it consider getting a cheap vacuum from Lowes or Home Depot and you can vacuum it out I do that with my smoker grill

[@swampdaddy4441]

Jack, go with a Rec Tec. You will never look back. Customer service is second to none.

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

When I lived in PCola it snowed Xmas day.

[@marklower007]

What year was that lol?

[@BackdraftBBQ]

Hahaha 28f is WARM!! Love your videos. Love the eggs! Nice objective review

[@YakMotley]

Thanks for watching!

[@aelsic]

A bag of lump here at Hurbie Communistary is about six or seven bucks, might be the same over there at the Corry Station one.

[@marine456ful]

How do you feed the fire do you have to remove everything to feed it??

[@mrbigfish162]

Jack have you every put a pork roast in the crockpot and 2 cans of dr Pepper it is fantastic

[@swhedge71]

I like 'Green Eggs and Ham"... Sam I am... (not!). Awesome cooking there Sam! You put poor Jack to shame! Awesome video guys! Cheers from Texas!

[@ccclc6159]

excellent review

[@YakMotley]

Glad you liked it

[@brocwavra8813]

We have a small family of three but often feed my parents. I was going to get the XL. Do you think that is too much for 5 people. I heard some friends complain that they should have gotten the XL when they purchased the L. Thanks for any feedback

[@ecarlson4987]

Use B&B lump from Academy

[@qaannat]

@3:20, y'all did that right!

[@fredeb67]

I have one and you can keep the temps steady for hours. However, my wife doesn't like the food it produces; she likes the charcoal briquet flavor which this egg does not produce. I wish you could add charcoal briquettes but the manufacture strongly suggest not to do so. The quality of the materials is outstanding.

[@tdata545]

I have a giant Oklahoma Joe that my friend talked me into buying, he used it ONCE and I have never used it since. Grilling is annoying, I live alone, don't have many friends, and if I want to grill privately, I'll just use my Cuisenart electric Grill/Griddle/Panini Press thing. So much easier to clean. That thing was expensive. Has the smoker, griller and stove built in, was like $600 USD.

[@Jonbraune]

YeeYee!

[@Devildog__-iw5rg]

You really need a kick ash basket!

[@jerryhubbard4461]

you don't have to fill it up every time you cook. Also re-light what did not burn on the previous cook. not expensive and NO chemicals

[@bradc8912]

You would have better results with pizza if you let the ceramic plates/pizza stones get to temp on the egg prior to putting the pizza on them. Let them acclimate to temp with the egg then let them heat at that temp for 45 minutes to an hour then dust them with cornmeal and add your pizza

[@dallasdynasty0077]

I'm about to pick one up for 250$ with all the bells and whistles. I was debating on it for a while because I already have a pellet grill and a blackstone but for the price I think it's a no brainer

[@YakMotley]

Thats a definite steal!

[@BHJ7115]

Hate the heavy lid. Even with the spring hinge I find it difficult to use.

[@allenchancery2304]

Maybe I'll get one for Christmas probably just keep using my old rusty grill ,make my own lump coal ,mostly pecan ,,thanks for info yak ,,,brisket fat side up or down?

[@Oldcrow77]

I was so disappointed at the minimal space inside. Don’t waste your money. No better than any other charcoal grill and because of rounded “egg” shape you can’t even put two racks of ribs in it unless you want them directly over coals. Because lid comes down in decreasing radius. Check measurements vs length of rack of ribs at store. That will tell you.

[@allenchancery2304]

@@Oldcrow77 thanks for that ,believe I'll just keep using old grill

[@haroldsouth1955]

I have the Barrel House Cooker. It is easier to move around and less expensive to operate. It is great for long smoking meats. Got a cheaper Home Depot grill for the burgers and such. Get back to fishing, and more Samcam plz.

[@cliffart7398]

I bought a Kamado Joe BigJoe two years ago. I have smoked brisket that my colleagues at work told me was the best brisket they have ever eaten. the kamado style grills are a world of difference when grilling, smoking and roasting. Did a spatch-cocked turkey last year for Thanksgiving.

[@redriver6698]

Dude you’re using way to much charcoal, get a small mound of charcoal and throw some small lumps of wood. You’ll get better flavor and go through less charcoal

[@asscass2]

He needs a charcoal divider

[@azteka6103]

im really intrested in how did you've done that 6:41

[@pfs8966]

Kamado grills cook and smoke pretty much all the same. Size and features make the difference. BGE is the market leader, because they market more and better, not because their product is better. Check out a Blaze kamado...cast aluminum... indestructible, almost no assembly..no gaskets, 20 inch cook area with an additional lower level of 18 inches. The ash removal is better and the stainless grates are much heavier. A little more expensive but built better and cooks the same...holds temp great. Cooking with mine for more than 2 years. Gene

[@conrad463]

No lifetime warranty if you buy it used. It's easily worth the money for a new one. It's not if it cracks but when it cracks. The base alone is almost $500 for a replacement. Not really worth the gamble buying used. The initial price of a new one might look cheap after buying part by part. I've owned mine for 10 years. The warranty is what makes this grill/smoker value.

[@JesusRodriguez-ui1sr]

Wow Clemson TIGERS fan so am I 😎

[@stewiegriffin9775]

Hey battle long time no hear. I always love watching your vlogs. I was given one of those eggs sometime last year and for what I cook and the amount it's just not cost effective. Now if you're scaled down just cooking for a small group of 15 or less it's great. But when I cook its 3 or more briskets 6 racks of ribs and tons of sausage and yard bird. Keep your lines tight and your beer cold. Send love to Sam and let her know we want more SamCam.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🍺🍺🍺

[@bigdorack8932]

Men this thing is light weight compare to my 250 pound Big Joe and I didnt need to tare it appart to move.

[@MySteaming]

In my view, - the price of the Big Green Egg is a Rip Off in the UK. Lidl stores in Britain sell a near identical item, with a different badge on it for a third of the price of the Big Green Egg. Aldi also do their own equivalent item for approx same price as Lidl. Both a top quality. TBH, ythey are probably all made by the same Chinese factory... Haven't you got Lidl or Aldi stores in America?

[@lainalex998]

Egg Heads unite!

[@YakMotley]

lol

[@Oldcrow77]

A rack of ribs is 16-18 inches long. The lid is a radius cutting down on your vertical space. So you really can’t put as many ribs in as they tell. Even with their extra$ (not included ) rib rack. Do so measurements and Home work b4 you drop a chunk on these. I wish I had. I wouldn’t own again as a gift.

[@DariusJones05]

Panama City!!!

[@dixiemae5042]

What size is your egg?

[@irvinefurman8322]

I've had mine for 20 plus years and all I have replaced is the gasket twice, it is an investment for the rest of ours and your children's life time.

[@YakMotley]

Wow!

[@mrguppy1016]

I have a blue egg Is that the same....?☺️👍🏻