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What is so special about the Green EGG?

A Big Green Egg retains heat and moisture.

Unlike a traditional grill, a Big Green Egg's design and material allows it to retain heat and moisture. Because of this, your dinner is full of flavor and perfectly juicy.


Why is the Green EGG so expensive?

The high price of the Big Green Egg comes down to three things: materials, versatility and reputation. It's made of shuttle-quality ceramic that's treated with a protective green glaze, and then baked at 1,300C for several hours. The brand is supremely confident in its craftsmanship, hence the lifetime warranty.

Is the Green EGG a smoker or grill?

What makes a Big Green Egg different? You can use a kamado to grill steaks and burgers, or use it as an outdoor oven or smoker. The Big Green Egg is a charcoal grill, but unlike kettle and barrel-style grills, the Egg is what's known as a kamado-style grill, an oval cooking vessel made from ceramic.


What is the green EGG in real life?

Introduction: Real Green Eggs (and Ham)

The secret lies in a special pigment found in ordinary red cabbage, when cabbage juice is introduced to the alkaline egg whites the change in the pH causes the purple juice to turn a greenish-blue colour, it's completely harmless and produces a neat effect.


Is the egg BBQ worth it?

Big Green Egg is the cult barbecue brand with a devoted following. These are undoubtedly the brand with some of the best BBQs for people serious about cooking over charcoal. Way more than just a barbecue, these solid outdoor cookers are designed to be used with the lid closed for year-round cooking, even in the rain.

What is the difference between kamado and Green Egg?

It makes sense that Kamado Joe's up front pricing is higher. Not only are they sold with more accessories… But the newer models have some updated features that the Big Green Egg is lacking (air lift hinges, mesh fiberglass gasket, the Kontrol Tower top vent).

Is Green egg made in China?

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.

How long does a green egg last?

How long will an EGG last? Our ceramic warranty is the best in the industry. The ceramics on Big Green EGG have a Limited Life Time guarantee. With careful use you will be cooking on your EGG all year round, until you hand it over to the next generation!

What is the best smoker to buy?

Lighting the charcoal is always quick and easy, as the design of the Big Green Egg allows air flow to circulate efficiently. Use our SpeediLight natural charcoal starters, or an electric or butane starter … and never buy lighter fluid again!

Does the Big Green Egg need electricity?

You can use wood chips and chunks, definitely. We even sell our own! Doing so adds an amazing aroma and depth of flavour that's hard to get any other way.

Can you BBQ on a Green Egg?

The Big Green Egg is fuelled by natural lump charcoal and made from shuttle-quality ceramic that retains heat and moisture better than any other cooking unit today.

Can you use wood in a Green Egg?

Today's Big Green Egg is a modern-day evolution of the ancient clay cookers known to the world as a Kamado (a generic term for this style of clay cooker).

Does green egg use charcoal?

Your Big Green Egg or Traeger Grill is the answer to making delicious food that is not only healthy, but fun to make. Below we have compiled a few simple and easy recipes to jump-start your healthy cooking adventure.

Is the Big Green Egg a kamado?

Low & Slow Smoker

The EGG's insulating ceramics allow for precise temp control even at low heat. Want to barbecue at low heat for 16 hours or longer? No problem! An EGG can do that on a single fill of natural lump charcoal.


Is green egg cooking healthy?

It's so good, it comes with a lifetime warranty

Big Green Egg has been revolutionising alfresco cooking for over 40 years. Although there's a glorious simplicity to our ceramic charcoal barbecues, the results you can achieve are extraordinary.


Why is the egg grill so good?

The Big Green Egg for me is the most versatile and produces the most amazing flavours. Yes it costs more to run, yes it's more effort to clean but the food quality is just better and it's worth it. If I had to have just one of my BBQs it would be the Big Green Egg.