Who all has one, that is going to be the grill I buy this summer coming up and wanting to see what everyone thinks about it
I think I'm gonna get me one of these fellers tomorrow.
Let me know if you need anything, I've been cooking on mine exclusively for 2 years now, I don't use my gas grill anymore.
Took me a 1-2 times to figure out how to cook skinless/boneless chicken breast, but I've got it down where they come out really good. I grill chicken breasts once or twice a week.
- Get the grill going enough to get the coals red - about 600-700 degrees, basically after you light it, close the lid and open the top and bottom dampers all the way, come back in about 10 mins.
- Then close the top damper down to where the space is about this open, | |
- Close the bottom damper to a space about like this, | |
- Let the grill cool down to about 350-400 degrees, will take 5 mins or so.
- Put the chicken on the grill, and flip it two or three times after grilling about 5 mins on each side.
Also, make sure you read the instructions (I didn't initially), there is a part on there about calibrating your thermometer.
Ok, that didn't come thru very well...not sure why I just didn't give you measurements.
The top wheel should be closed to about an 1/8" to 1/4" hole. The bottom damper should be closed to somewhere between 3/4" to 1".
The BGE holds temp very nicely. First mistake I made on my first pork shoulder was I didn't put enough charcoal in, so the fire went out about 2 hours prior to being done. Had to improvise - stick in charcoal down the sides which was a huge pain in the rear. Now I load it up...would rather have too much than not enough, I just use the coals for the next cooking.
Also, you'll find retailers will cut you a discount if you buy quantity of lump charcoal, several stores out here give 10% off if you buy 10 bags. The coals matter too, some create more sparks than others and some don't get as hot. There are decent reviews on charcoals here http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lump.htm.