Big Green Egg


The Big Green Egg is the brand name of a kamado-style ceramic charcoal barbecue cooker. The Egg is a versatile cooking device capable of acting as a grill, oven, or smoker. They come in a variety of sizes ranging from '2XL' to 'Mini'. They are produced in a distinctive dark green color.

History

The Big Green Egg Company was founded in 1974 by Ed Fisher and is based in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States. Production of the Big Green Egg takes place in Monterrey, Mexico, by the company Daltile.

Design

The shape of the Big Green Egg is designed to contain the heat by using two draft doors, one at the bottom and another at the top. The bottom draft door slides horizontally creating more or less air flow. This works in conjunction with the top draft door, that swivels left and right, creating more or less updraft, and in turn adjusting the temperature used in the cook. The Big Green Egg is manufactured from ceramics designed to reflect heat and this allows temperatures of up to to be reached.
The Big Green Egg is a charcoal barbecue: the manufacturers recommend lump wood charcoal because alternatives such as charcoal briquettes generate much more ash, and contain many additives that can contaminate the flavor of the food.
Big Green Eggs can be used for smoking or grilling and with the addition of accessories can bake bread or cook a pizza.

Sizes

Big Green Eggs are manufactured in seven sizes.
MiniMiniMaxSmallMediumLargeXLarge2XL
Grid Diameter10in / 25cm13in / 33cm13in / 33cm15in / 38cm18.25in / 46cm24in / 61cm29in / 74cm
Weight39 lbs / 18 kg76 lbs / 35 kg80 lbs / 36 kg114 lbs / 52 kg162 lbs / 73 kg219 lbs / 99 kg375 lbs / 170 kg
Able to Cook2 chicken breasts12-pound turkey, 4 burgers12-pound turkey, 4 burgers18-pound turkey, 6 burgers20-pound turkey, 12 burgers2 20-pound turkeys, 24 burgers35-40 burgers, 14-16 whole chickens, 18-20 steaks

Common Accessories