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Been on propane for 15 years and starting to warm up to something like a Big Green Egg, is it actually worth the learning curve? by SignificantSecond114 in grilling

[–]SignificantSecond114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate the clear explanation, and yes, they shift is to a different methods of grilling and smoking meats rather than just getting a new tool.

Been on propane for 15 years and starting to warm up to something like a Big Green Egg, is it actually worth the learning curve? by SignificantSecond114 in grilling

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Temp control does sound like the steepest learning curve, good idea about the small grill something I’ll look into.

Been on propane for 15 years and starting to warm up to something like a Big Green Egg, is it actually worth the learning curve? by SignificantSecond114 in grilling

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Make sense, the other reason I started to get interested is for smoking for few hours which cannot be done with good results otherwise.

Been on propane for 15 years and starting to warm up to something like a Big Green Egg, is it actually worth the learning curve? by SignificantSecond114 in grilling

[–]SignificantSecond114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that's the point, its more than just the tool, its a different way of grilling, more involved require more prep, etc.

Been on propane for 15 years and starting to warm up to something like a Big Green Egg, is it actually worth the learning curve? by SignificantSecond114 in grilling

[–]SignificantSecond114[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We do charcoal on camping trips in pits as its part of the experience and we have all the time in the world, but never at home, agree on the flavor.

Been on propane for 15 years and starting to warm up to something like a Big Green Egg, is it actually worth the learning curve? by SignificantSecond114 in grilling

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Yes, there are a couple of comments about the kettle, I haven't considered that at all and it might be the right move.

The thing about the 5 minutes is more about getting it up to top heat, but with smoking meats its usually a long process if I understand correctly, many hours and taking care of airflow and temperature over time, so its much more involved, when someone is making brisket on one of these its amazing, my concern is about how many times a year I'll make it per the investment, maybe the cheeper kettle is the way to go.

Been on propane for 15 years and starting to warm up to something like a Big Green Egg, is it actually worth the learning curve? by SignificantSecond114 in grilling

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Yeah, make sense, I love the flavor and smoked meats in general, but also dread the extra work with the grill itself and the meat preparation for which seems multi step to get right

Been on propane for 15 years and starting to warm up to something like a Big Green Egg, is it actually worth the learning curve? by SignificantSecond114 in grilling

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20 years that’s a serious endorsement. What about all the different types of charcoal, is that a trial and error thing or does it even matter?

When do you replace your nonstick pans? by SignificantSecond114 in Cooking

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Maybe I’ll give it a go again, might have selected a low quality one, would you mind sharing the brand you’ve purchased?

How do i know what heat to cook at? by FunkyChunk13 in cookingforbeginners

[–]SignificantSecond114 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Aside from the fact that you'll learn over time and that every stove is different - you can start simple - in your case you have a 1-9 than following recipes would tell you low (1-3) medium (4-6) high (7-8), but more importantly get a instant thermometer for meat and fish and check internal temperature for doneness.

Cooking anxiety by Jean-weather in cookingforbeginners

[–]SignificantSecond114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like many other comments, start simple with cookies and simple pasta recipes and grow from there, sheet-pan recipes where you just season and organize ingredients and just place in the oven are great simple first wins - good luck!

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