Which BIG GREEN EGG Do I Need? BGE SIZES and SPECS | FOGO Charcoal

[@FOGOcharcoal]

We hope you enjoy the video and that it helps to answer some of the common questions that we hear about which Egg is the proper size for you.

[@bus6292]

Ninja fan here - this channel looks great!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

@@bus6292 Fantastic, we are so glad you like it, share with your friends!

[@Keith80027]

I have the Large Green Egg and I cook for 2 up to 6 people with out problems. Love my Green Egg and I wish I bought it 20 years ago instead of 12 years ago. I cook year around in Colorado, even in the snow. I bought a lot of extras that have added to the cooking. Thanks for the review of all the eggs.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

That's awesome Keith, sounds like you have things well in hand up there!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Thanks for sharing your EGGsperience on each size

[@FOGOcharcoal]

You are so welcome! That's Eggzactly what I was trying to do!

[@RaiseTheBar4Truth]

Ron, I bought one of the original eggs from Ed Fisher who had a Chinese pinball business and sold the first generation of red clay eggs out of his shop. Yes, they were red not green! He was located in a small strip shopping center off of Clarmont and Burford Hwy in Doraville/Chamblee Georgia back in the early 80's. The clay pot eggs couldn't stand up to the heat and moisture. The firebox cracked often and the outer shell cracked as well. He provided a high temp epoxy to glue the outer shell back together. The good news, the firebox was under warranty as I brought back 3 of them to him and he replaced everyone of them. When I brought him the last one, he said that he had a new ceramic design that was actually green and would perform much better and last longer. He offered me one at his cost just so I wouldn't come back again! He was a fair and honest man and I always loved to see him, as he always had his hired hand cooking something on the egg to share the great food it produced with the lump charcoal. It was great stuff! I've since moved to the Space Coast area in Florida and gone to all the Eggfests in our area every year from 2012 to date. I was lucky to have bumped into him a few times between 2016 and 2018. It was great to chat with him and he remembered me because of the cracked up fireboxes I brought back to him. Don't know how he is doing as he's been a no show in 2019 and 2020. I wish him well and hope he's still with us. He wasn't a young man in the early 80's! Ed Fisher, would go to China to buy pinball machines and bring them back to the US to sell. He discovered the Kamado style cooking ovens in China and gave them a shot by selling them in the US from his Chinese pinball shop. Needless to say, he was very successful! I've been an Egghead ever since!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

That's all great stuff. He is actually doing well. I just saw him not too long ago. I have been a regular participant at Wassi's Eggfest so there is a good chance we may have met. I have also taught classes there. I believe the original Eggs that he imported were called Imperial Kamados.

[@Hisense12345]

Ron, from the netherlands, thank you for your video’s love them. Cool shirt by the way 😃👍🏻. Keep up with the good life.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Bedankt my friend!

[@EverettBBQ]

Awesome and informative video. I will keep my eye out for that big blue egg unicorn! 🦄

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hey, thanks my man. Yes, the unicorn is a rare sighting for sure!

[@IllumeEltanin]

Fellow Dol-fan, yes! Been a fan since The Perfect Season, when I was 12 years old.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Alright! Phins up!

[@IllumeEltanin]

@@FOGOcharcoal I'll tell ya, it's difficult to be a Dol-Fan here on the Eastside of Seattle for the past decade, but I'll forever remain faithful.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

@@IllumeEltanin I believe that! Honestly, it's not easy being a Dol-fan anywhere these past number of years!!!

[@IllumeEltanin]

@@FOGOcharcoal I gotta admit. I miss both the Griese era and the Marino era. But, I got the olds, nu?

[@likeanolivebranch319]

Yay! Just found this channel today. Great content and by-the-way, guess what? I'm the 1,000th like today. 🙂

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Welcome aboard! That's awesome about the 1000th like! Hit me on Instagram with your mailing address and I'll send you some stickers! @cptnron302

[@Marshallrosie]

Great videos Ron, just bought myself a miniMax !

[@FOGOcharcoal]

That's great Rob, I love love love my MM!!!

[@Food_video]

nice upload~ have a nice day👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Well, thank you very much!

[@xmozzazx]

New to the channel, NINJA just sent me over to spy, err, I mean learn. LOL! I am anxious to check out your content!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

That's fantastic, thanks so much. We have our own version of the hot dog video coming out tomorrow, tune in and let me know what you think!

[@VinderGroup3]

Jeeeeez how much food do you guys in America eat!! I can eat, and the mini max is big enough for small family. These are amazing things thanks for doing the vids, I want to buy one, they are very expensive in UK not sure if same as USA price or not. Take care and enjoy 👍🏻

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thanks for watching from across the pond!

[@jabarebird]

A friend of mine has a large, but it is not the same shape as yours - more stubby at the bottom half, proportioned more like the X-Large. Have you ever seen a Large like that? I am wondering if my friend has an XL and just doesn't know it. Great video, BTW. Lot's of info, but it moves right along I'm subscribed.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hey, great to have you here, welcome. It sure sounds to me like he has an XL. The measurement across the cooking grate on the large should be 18". That's a sure fore way to check.

[@ac-6569]

Awesome video, very informative, I have the Mini Max and an XL, thinking of getting a medium. Why I need another egg??? Is like asking do I need or want it???? I will take that Amazing Blue Egg off your hands, let me know when you are ready to sell it, I can reassure you that it will get the care it deserves. Thanks for the awesome videos!!!!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

LOL, that is very kind of you my friend. That blue egg list is very long and distinguished already....LOL

[@johntomlinsonsr8590]

Captain Ron are the same accessories available for all sizes? Really enjoying all the knowledge you are sharing. If I keep trying all the cooks you have shared I will weigh the sane as the 2XL BGE!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Haha, Yes, be careful with the waistline! Yes, most accessories are available for all of the different sizes.

[@meatthecookk.2227]

Oh yeah love those eggs my man and you certainly have options for sure. I wish I would of just built a patio covering instead of a kitchen. I still need to look at Mini max as well.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Oh Matt, I have a funny feeling that you have quite the grilling area yourself!

[@meatthecookk.2227]

@@FOGOcharcoal no for real I boxed myself in now there is no room to expand #hugemistake 🤣

[@rollyman3754]

Been a sub for a long time. I like ceramic cookers, not to knock on the Egg but I feel there are equals (Maybe a bit better) at much better pricing. One thing the Egg currently has that so far others do not is the 2XL with a 29 inch grille.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Yes sir, there is nothing wrong with going with your favorite brand of ceramic cooker. They all have their pros and cons.

[@RaiseTheBar4Truth]

Yeah, the Kamado Joe has brought in a bit of competition with pricing and added accessories that are included as a complete package. Can't go wrong with either but Green Egg sells accessories separately.

[@robertchaffee5662]

How do you adjust the coal level from the cooking grate ? That's important to me.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I'm not sure what you mean. If you fill it up to the max before you light it, you shouldn't have to add more coals.

[@johngaudieri1285]

Go Bills. Thanks for the info

[@FOGOcharcoal]

You spelled Dolphins wrong.....

[@benjibecks]

Why didn't you showed the fourth green egg, right next to the fogo charcoal bag? Ps. Very very nice blue "green egg" there... congrats for your collection!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Next time! In al lhonesty, I have 9 of them back there now! I just added a 2XL

[@jimbecker2731]

Hi Ron, What kind of brush should I use on my BGE Castiron Grid for cleaning?

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hi Jim, we actually have a video coming out this Sunday which may answer these types of questions! In the mean time, I use the same method of cleaning my CI grates as my pans. Use a wire brush as a last measure if you just can't get them clean.

[@TubeUser44]

Thank you! Currently deciding between a large and an XL. Any downsides to the XL, as in does it cook differently than the Large, take longer to heat up, etc..?

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Not at all. My XL has pretty much become my go to Egg. I used to recommend the Large but if you can swing the $ for an XL, I'd go with that.

[@TubeUser44]

@@FOGOcharcoal Thank you Captain Ron! Awesome you reply to comments btw :) Love your channel! Been watching all of your BGE 101 videos

[@FOGOcharcoal]

@@TubeUser44 Hey, if you take the time to watch and comment, the least I can do is answer!

[@theresathompson5650]

I have extremely good luck with getting my dirty stainless steel fry pans clean in my dishwasher. Can I put the BGE grills in a dishwasher?

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Yes you can! ( I think you're talking about the grates)

[@ivse9696]

Love my BGE medium 👍👍👍

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Excellent!Q I love them all!

[@cynthialistovitch6395]

I am a widow....I was think med ... but maybe mini is th way to go.....what iare your thoughts

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I think the minimax would be great for you

[@cynthialistovitch6395]

@@FOGOcharcoal thank you

[@blake_229]

Could you please tell us about Eggfest and buying demo eggs. I read they also come with the lifetime warranty but they are discounted due to the demo.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

That's exactly right Blake. They are usually presold at a discounted rate before the Eggfest and on the day of it. The Egg is used by a cook team for the day and when the fest is over, you take home your new Egg. They still come with the whole lifetime warranty too, just as if you bought it new from the dealer. There is one coming up in Central Florida and another in Jacksonville, Fl. Chain Of Lakes Eggfest is in Central Florida and the North Florida Eggfest is in St Augustine/Jacksonville. Those are the only ones that I know about right now.

[@ferniec6004]

@FOGO Charcoal “Hey I was born when the blue egg was made lol. My kiddo is an XL and soon to have a baby brother (Mini Max). Do you know if the Egg Genius fits the Mini Max?”

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hi Fernie, Yes, I do believe that the Egg Genius will fit the MiniMax

[@foodleveling]

Very nice grill I Food leveling

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thanks so much for tuning in!

[@siamiam4306]

Need your expertise ... I bought a used Green Egg in mint condition. It didn't come with a deflector and I noticed there are no notches at mid barrel to rest a deflector an a minimal edge to lay one. My grate size is 22in and at went to Ace to get one. They suggested 18in deflector would do ... and it's too small. ACE has a no return policy, but I arranged for them to accept if it didn't fit. .... You hint you're in Florida, same as me. The floor person at ace put me in touch with their Green Egg master who was stumped my grate was 22 in.. Do you have any suggestion's for me ? Did I get a outdated model ? Help !!!!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

It certainly seems to me that you got an XL. I believe that the grate is 22" in the XL

[@siamiam4306]

@@FOGOcharcoal You're right ! I went back and got the right deflector. Thanks !

[@kosiekoos9408]

Some people are still comparing a weber with the BGE wondering if the price difference is worth it and the benefits v steel. A video will help many like me make a decision.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

The problem with that is that it is just my opinion. I think both can be used very effectively. I happen to feel that the Egg is better for most things.

[@kosiekoos9408]

@@FOGOcharcoal the fun is in the making and watching a of a video😊

[@jimbecker2731]

Hi Ron, which meter wireless thermometer do you recommend. I have a Samsung galaxy 9+ smartphone.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hi Jim, I personally use the Meater the nost these days. Check it out on Fogocharcoal.com

[@MrUnbox1]

Why you got to do my boy Wilbur like that? 🕷️🕸️

[@FOGOcharcoal]

LOL, too funny

[@MrUnbox1]

@@FOGOcharcoal😊 oh by the way this video helped me with my purchase. I ended up going with the xl. Thank you. I also bought a “traditional” bbq from Walmart to compliment the bge xl

[@rickroper7880]

rottiesser ? help us out?

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Kamado Joe makes a rotisserie attachment that will fit. The word on the street is that BGE is coming out with their own.

[@The_Monkey_King]

3:12 Hello Mr Zebra!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Haha, oh, ya like that huh?

[@derekwalter7100]

11whole chickens? How?

[@FOGOcharcoal]

They say standing upright so I'd guess in a beer can chicken sort of way.

[@stephanemontour3842]

Kamado joe all the way!!!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

We have some of those as well!

[@casullarms1]

Great commercial.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

We do not sell, nor are we affiliated with Big Green Egg in any way. This was not a commercial, simply a way to help folks who are in the market for one to be able to decide which is better for their situation.

[@patriciapflum6898]

You should have included the medium size.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thanks Patricia. I mentioned it but in my opinion, it is worth the extra $ for the large if it is affordable for folks. I really appreciate the feedback, maybe we will feature it in a future video.

[@karenperalta874]

I wish this video was available before I had my husband get me the medium for a Christmas Gift! 😬

[@golummcsmeagolhomie2396]

This is a fucking EGGcelent video

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Well thank you, we are glad you enjoyed it!

[@marcellmonroe5727]

No medium

[@FOGOcharcoal]

No sir.