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Ceramic Barbecue Grills: The Big Green Egg Smoker Vs. Other Barbeque Grills
If you're a grill enthusiast, you have likely discovered the Big Green Egg grill. It is a ceramic grill which can be used as a barbeque grill, smoker and an outdoor oven. It really is so adaptable you could create all sorts of things from hamburgers and steaks and other traditional bbq grill foods to desserts, breads and also pizza.
Eggheads swear by the Big Green Egg, but you might be curious as to what makes the Egg (as it's fondly referred to as) out-shine other barbeque grills.
Possibly the largest difference is the overall look of the grill. The Big Green Egg smoker is well, green and the same shape as a big egg. Though I could not say precisely why it is green, I will say that the egg shape appeared to be created (purposely) to offer the power to regulate and maintain the heat within the barbeque grill much better than other grills.
The second major difference is the material the grill is made of. Rather than being constructed with metal, the Big Green Egg features thick ceramic walls. Ceramic is significantly more sturdy in comparison with other materials, so the Egg will last longer than other grills and smokers, it can be used all year (even in unusually cold temps). It's also less dangerous than other grills, particularly when there are kids playing close by, because the ceramic material stays cooler compared to traditional metal barbecue grills plus you always grill with the lid down, therefore you won't have to worry about flare-ups.
There are plenty of other differences however certainly one of my favorite features would be the fan club the Big Green Egg has. You'll find Egg fans and gatherings all over the U.S., and Eggheads are always excited to share their stories, advice in addition to recipes at events and on the Egghead discussion board. I can't think of another bbq grill that has this kind of following.
Now, the Egg does have a few drawbacks in comparison with other grills. For example, it's not an inexpensive bbq grill. You should expect to fork out approximately $700 to get a large Big Green Egg. Also, you'll want to use lump wood charcoal, which isn't always easy to find and is usually a bit more expensive when compared with standard charcoal briquettes. The Big Green Egg also has a smaller cooking surface area when compared with many gas grills, meaning you may need to have a backup bbq grill if you are entertaining many people.
Having said that, the overall flexibility of the Big Green Egg grill, the capability to grill, smoke or bake with your Egg, and the awesome results you will get (the Egg is quite forgiving, even for inexperienced grillers) are well worth the purchase price. If you are a barbecue lover and you also do a good deal of smoking in addition to grilling you'll really enjoy the quality and the results you get using the Big Green Egg.
