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Brand:Big Green Egg

Located in:Outdoor, Grills, Charcoal Grills

This is an EGG you will love!

Are you tired of gas?...
Do you want the flavor of charcoal?...
Do you want speed & convenience?...

The Big Green Egg is the answer!

Welcome to the Big Green Egg, the Original American Designed Ceramic Cooker. Derived from an ancient clay cooker called a "kamado", the modern ceramic Big Green Egg has rewarded its owners with great food and other unique qualities since 1974.

Its a complete cooker with unmatched flexibility of use from grilling, barbecue, smoking, and baking at exact temperatures all by adjusting the dampers.

Some of the Big Green Egg's features:

Unmatched cooking flexibility - The Egg is a grill, a smoker and an oven

Ready to cook in 10 minutes with no lighter fluid

Ceramic walls retain heat with accurate temperature control and no hot spots

There's no need to add more coals while cooking - unburned coals can be reused

No constant tending

Enclosed cooking - no grease flare-ups

Sears steaks to tender perfection; burgers dont shrink & chicken is cooked just right

Surface stays cooler and is safer around children

Juicy turkeys, succulent hams, ribs and brisket are done to a turn

Bakes just like a brick oven - pizza, bread or dessert

Can be used year 'round

Weather-proof ceramics - won't rust

Withstands temperature extremes < 0 degrees to > 1800 degrees F

Handsome, decorative and unique design

Your Big Green Egg includes:

Precisely molded ceramics bonded with a green, non-toxic glazed exterior that won't fade, discolor or peel

Spring-assisted hinged lid and band for easy one-hand opening and closing

Non-jamming, stainless steel draft door

Cushioned gaskets for improved insulation and seal

Heavy porcelain-coated, rust-proof grid for easy cleanup

Dual function metal damper for precise temperature control

Precision temperature gauge

Instructional Video

Cookbook

View all of our Big Green Egg Products and Accessories here.

More information for the Large Heavy Duty Big Green Egg (w/ Spring Band) 18.25'' Grid - LHDA

Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.9 stars

(based on 37 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Adds flavor to meal(36), Cooks efficiently(36), Large grilling surface(27), Portable(6)

Cons:

None(4)

Best Uses:

Anytime(28), Big volume grilling(11), Patio(23), Slow cooking(27), Tailgating(5)

Describe Yourself:

Avid griller(25), Occasional griller(10)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

We are extremely happy with our Big Egg!

By Donna the egg master

from Schaumburg IL on 5/23/2008

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface

Cons:

No cons yet

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We have cooked a variety of things from ribs to roasts and we have very happy!!

Makes your heart flutter

By BGE-widow

from Maine on 5/22/2008

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface

Best Uses:

Anytime, Big Volume Grilling, Patio, Slow Cooking, Weekend Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We bought a BGE about three years ago. It was fantastic. Best steaks I have ever had, bar none! I say "had" only because our beloved BGE fell victim to a 75 foot pine that fell directly on it and it's wooden table on the deck during a storm. Hit it dead on. Drilled the table legs through the deck and totally crushed the BGE. It was a sad sad day for all. Salvaged a piece of it and now it sits proudly on display.

We are about to buy our second one. Can't wait. No huge pine trees in new yard. Thankfully.

A precision piece of Barbecue Equip!

By Andy

from Walker, LA. on 5/19/2008

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Does not dry meals out, Large Grilling Surface, Well Made

Cons:

Different Learning Curve, Expensive, Needs better cookbook

Best Uses:

Anytime, Patio, Weekend Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Occasional Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Though expensive and a different learning curve then standard grilling, VERY happy with first results. Should last forever though so price should be justified.
Wish a decent cookbook with more recipies came with it than owners manual that was packaged with unit.

Best Smoker/Grill I've ever used

By MURT

from Lynchburg VA on 5/12/2008

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface

Best Uses:

Anytime, Slow Cooking, Weekend Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Occasional Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is by far the best smoker/grill I've ever used. We've had smoked or grilled meals at least 4 times a week since I receved my Big Green Egg. Easy to use and the food tastes great. nyone can make a meal fit for a King

Big Green Egg

By APA

from Southern California on 3/30/2008

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently

Best Uses:

Patio, Weekend Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Occasional Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The Big Green Egg provided good instructions for assembly, these should be followed to the "letter". It wasn't too hard to complete. One surprise is despite the fact that the BGE reaches and maintains high temperatures, it tends to cook steak just a bit more slowly than other BBQs that I've owned. It does a great job cooking very evenly, and the taste is great.

Leaves all grilled meats juicy.

By Steve

from Texas on 3/29/2008

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently

Best Uses:

Anytime, Patio, Slow Cooking, Weekend Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great for large meat grilling, pork loins, etc.

Lived up to expectations / as advertised

By Tim

from Commerce GA on 3/27/2008

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface, Takes very little charcol

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Anytime, Big Volume Grilling, Patio, Slow Cooking, Weekend Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Occasional Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The one thing I love is the fact once you set the temperatue on the egg it maintains it for hours. You cab put ribs on and not worry about the temp dropping or the fire going out.

Great grill[...]

By beach cooker

from Destin, FL on 3/27/2008

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently

Best Uses:

Patio, Slow Cooking, Smoker, Weekend Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Can't live without. Ordered this as a second one to go at vacation house.

Service & Delivery comments:

Be advised that this ships from a separate carrier and you don't have much advance notice that it is coming. Truck driver is not allowed to enter house and it is a HEAVY box.

Best Grill I have ever owned

By Bama Guy

from Montgomery, AL on 3/27/2008

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface

Cons:

Very Heavy not portable

Best Uses:

Anytime, Patio, Slow Cooking, Weekend Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Best grill on the market and worth every penny

Big Green Egg

By Dandi cook

from Madison, MS on 3/24/2008

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

[...] The first thing that we cooked on it was a turkey and it was great! The DVD that came with it was a fantastic help in learning how to use it. We look forward to trying many things on our new egg!

The Best BBQ EVER!

By Doc the Cook

from Alexandria, LA on 2/18/2008

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface

Best Uses:

Anytime, Big Volume Grilling, Patio, Slow Cooking, Tailgating

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is our second green egg - moved the first to our camp. The flavor from cooking is incredible. It is so easy to light, stays lit for hours and can be used for quick meals or for hours of smoking.

AWSOME

By MIKE GARDNER

from BATON ROUGE, LA on 2/15/2008

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface, Portable

Best Uses:

Anytime, Patio, Slow Cooking, Tailgating, Weekend Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Occasional Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

THIS IS THE BEST PIT I HAVE EVER HAD, IT COOKS THE MEATS PERFECT. IT IS EASY TO USE AS LONG AS YOU FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS, IT IS AWSOME.

The BGE is excellent!

By Frogman

from Cincinnati, OH on 2/7/2008

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently

Cons:

NO CONS

Best Uses:

Anytime, Patio, Slow Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The BGE is excellent! Best grill I've owned. It gets blazin hot for steaks but you can easily control the temp down to 200 for smoking. [...]

Love This Grill

By Scottie the Egg Man

from Locust Grove, GA on 1/24/2008

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface

Best Uses:

Anytime, Slow Cooking, Weekend Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We use this grill all the time. It lights quickly and cooks quickly. The food tastes great. We are trying new dishes all the time. We made our brother-in-law jealous.

The BGE is all it is said to be!

By John

from Kennewick, WA on 1/19/2008

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Fast and easy, Large Grilling Surface

Cons:

It's all good baby, Nothing bad

Best Uses:

Anytime, Big Volume Grilling, Fast high-temp grilling, Patio, Quick cooking, Slow Cooking, Weekend Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

If I was aware of the Big Green Egg 10 years ago, I would have had one then!

Green eggs and ham? absolutely!!!!

By Butch Patton

from St.Louis,MO. on 1/15/2008

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface

Best Uses:

Anytime, Big Volume Grilling, Patio, Slow Cooking, Weekend Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

BOTTOM LINE: This is the best thing I've ever cooked with!! Use your BIG GREEN EGG to slow-roast an entire GREEN HAM!! I'll put my "egghead" steak up against any five star restaurant and win 9/10 times( there's always one idiot in the crowd)

This has been a perfect experience

By weiser

from St. Petersburg, Florida on 1/2/2008

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface, Portable

Best Uses:

Big Volume Grilling, Patio, Slow Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I am still experimenting with it, testing different ways to use it, but am amazed at how well I can control a temperature level and how much better the taste is.

This is an EGGscellant product!!!!!!!

By Fatboy and Pudgy

from Concord, NC on 12/22/2007

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface

Cons:

Haven't found any cons

Best Uses:

Anytime, Big Volume Grilling, Patio, Slow Cooking, Tailgating, Weekend Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

If you grill a lot, this is a MUST HAVE product. We have cooked everything from turkeys (2 at a time) to racks of ribs. Unbeatable flavor.

Great!!!

By Buffy

from Theodore, AL on 12/20/2007

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface, Portable

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My husband loves his "Big Green Egg" [...]

"I tell everyone who loves to grill"

By Jackster

from Hunt Valley, MD on 12/19/2007

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface, Smoking flavor

Best Uses:

Anytime, Patio, Slow Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have used my egg almost every night since it arrived. I wish the cookbook that came with the egg was more complete as there is a bit of a learning curve to cook with it. But, the food has been uniformly fantastic.

Lived Up To Eggpectations!!

By Greg

from Land O' Lakes, Florida on 12/18/2007

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface, Portable

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use the BGE approx 4 times a week, not just weekends. It is easy to use, virtually no cleanup and the food quality is superb. Also the usage of natural lump charcoal instead of brickettes which contain fillers and chemical additives is a health benefit. This is a well constructed product that I'm sure will last the rest of my life.

Big Green Egg is major blow for freedom

By Roy

from New Orleans, La. on 12/17/2007

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently

Cons:

Too heavy to tailgate

Best Uses:

Anytime, Big Volume Grilling, Patio, Slow Cooking, Weekend Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Beginner Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have been tring to use my BGE for all the things you can cook on it from Steaks to Salads.

I love the fact that now I can cook outside and not heat up the house and it's so easy just get the tempature set and wait till product comes to tempature.

Why didn't buy this years ago?

Amazing cooking system, great product.

By David

from Clewiston, Florida on 12/17/2007

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface, Not portable but great

Best Uses:

Anytime, Patio

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

we grill 4 to 5 times a week for heart smart meals, love the grill

Lovin Big Green Egg in Vail, CO

By Vail Smokin

from Vail, CO on 11/30/2007

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface, Portable

Best Uses:

Anytime, Patio, Slow Cooking, Weekend Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Have been frothing at the mouth to buy an Egg for the past 4 years and finally pulled the trigger. Certified Angus 10lb 4 bone Prime Rib for Thanksgiving was the test guinea pig and it came out fantastic. Not a drop left after dinner. Couldn't have done it without guidance from my mentor and yoda of the Egg, Big Murth. All Hail BGE!

I like it!!!!

By Cooking in AZ

from Phoenix AZ on 11/29/2007

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

Occasional Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have a nice propane grill but I was never really happy with it. It uses was limited to only grilling things fast. Slow cooking was impossible and food dried out easily. Cooking fish and shrimp was always difficult.

The Big Green Egg cooks perfectly. Everything I have cooked turned out very moist and perfectly cooked. It is as good as everyone says.

The BGE lump charcoal starts easy and the egg is up to temperature in about 15 minutes. Using charcoal hasn't been an issue at all.

I will be selling a used Propane BBQ.

Best ever

By Boilermaker

from Chattanooga, TN on 11/23/2007

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface

Best Uses:

Anytime, Slow Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Occasional Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Easy to make perfect food.

Service & Delivery comments:

Great condition

"Egg"cellent food from the egg!

By R and J in Wichita

from Wichita, KS on 11/5/2007

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently

Cons:

Unfamiliar

Best Uses:

Weekend Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Occasional Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We have only used our egg once, but have had food from friends' eggs on other occasions. We are thrilled and can't wait to try new foods on it!

unbeggable

By chad

from Kansas city, missouri on 10/9/2007

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Anytime, Patio, Slow Cooking, Weekend Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Occasional Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I think I have found the grill that will last my lifetime! This thing is awesome! It smokes, it grills, it bakes, it does it all. I have done steaks, ribs, chicken, and a brisket over the first two weeks and it has all been great. I would tell everyone to buy one if they love to cook!

Love my Big Green Egg!!!

By GatorEgg

from Gainesville, FL on 10/8/2007

Pros:

Cooks Efficiently

Best Uses:

Anytime

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Very Happy with my BGE. Starts very easily and easy to maintain temps. I find the BGE forum very helpful for finding BGE specific answers to cooking on the BGE. [...] I have cooked a beer can chicken and a brisket so far. Next I will be trying a pizza. One note. If you are going low and slow the dome temp can be 25 - 50F different than the grill or meat level temp.

Simply awesome!!!

By Sionese

from Glendale, CA on 10/1/2007

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Portable

Best Uses:

Slow Cooking, Weekend Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Occasional Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

First meal I cooked was ribs and I was blown away.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Everything you have read is true!

By The wife who misses cooking!

from Montgomery, AL on 9/13/2007

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface, Slow cookingsmoking, Temperature control

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Anytime, Big Volume Grilling, Patio, Slow Cooking, Weekend Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My husband call this his "Big Green Crockpot" and finds himself dissapointed to just make hamburgers.......because they "don't take long enough to cook"!
Everything we have cooked on it since purchase has lived up to or exceeded our expectations.....My husband is already daydreaming about the day he can buy an additional egg.

the south kept this gem hidden!!!

By memah

from elgin, il on 8/20/2007

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently

Best Uses:

Anytime, Patio, Slow Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We have cooked every day since we got it and friends we cooked for loved the food !!!

Excellent Product

By Rambo

from Santa Cruz, CA on 8/17/2007

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal

Best Uses:

Patio, Slow Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The big green egg is as good as advertised. [...]

cooks to perfection

By Boots the griller

from Brandenburg Kentucky on 8/12/2007

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface

Best Uses:

Anytime, Big Volume Grilling, Patio, Slow Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

exellent cooker

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

The Best GRILL on the PLANET.

By Grill n fool from Salt Lake City ,UT on 6/22/2007

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Adds Moisture, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Any Time, Slow Cooking, Tailgating, Weekend Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Use the BGE Five Times a Week.Drove over 2200 mile at Christmas time to visit my daughter with my BGE!

Simply the best

By flava_sensation

from FL on 6/20/2007

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Large Grilling Surface

Best Uses:

Slow Cooking, Weekend Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The Big Green Egg is hands down the best grill/smoker I have ever owned/used. Meat comes off so tender and juicy. I will never buy another grill. I'm hooked for life.

Egg-ceptional

By Scott

from Melrose, MA on 6/19/2007

Pros:

Adds Flavor To Meal, Cooks Efficiently, Fuel efficient, Large Grilling Surface, Tres cool

Best Uses:

Big Volume Grilling, Slow Cooking, Tailgating, Weekend Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Avid Griller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

So far, so good. Grills up great chops & meats. Smoking test comes this weekend. I can;t wait.

Customer Reviews about the Large Heavy Duty Big Green Egg (w/ Spring Band) 18.25'' Grid - LHDA at Absolute Home