Using a Big Green Egg
Whether you’ve just bought your first Big Green Egg, or whether you’ve had one for years, there are always new techniques you can learn on how to use your Big Green Egg.
Don’t be daunted by it, a little common sense goes a long way. If you attend one of our classes, you’ll see how I approach cooking on the Egg from my scientific background, explaining simply how it works rather than making its use some form of chef voodoo.
Getting Started with your Big Green Egg
We’ve put together a quick guide on how to get going, what you need to learn first, and what we suggest your first cooks are. Try our Getting Started Guide.
Setting the temperature on your Big Green Egg
If you can master setting the temperature on your Big Green Egg, you’re 90% there. And it’s not difficult. Have a look at this guide, it’s the most used page on our website.
Loading and Lighting your Big Green Egg
With the correct amount of charcoal in your Egg, you should reach a cooking temperature of 180°C within 15 minutes of lighting up. We’ll show you how to light your Egg quickly, and with little effort.Â
Cold Smoking and Curing
Incredible bacon, home smoked salmon, smoked cheese…the Big Green Egg can easily be used for Cold Smoking and Curing.