The XL seemed really big to me, but I am so glad I got it. Fits everything. Flavor from Big Green Egg, adding chunks of wood like pecan, is dramatically better than my other cookers. Love it.
Less than a year ago I lost my wife bad doctor. I was so distraught that I gave my fishing gear and my egg to my less than steller sister in law. She won't return them now at 70 I just won't have the time to correct my error in judgment. So be happy with you have and Wife it's it's a small thing and much pleasure will come from it. Keith
I have the MiniMax. I sold my Large about 18 months ago. I replaced it last week with a Kamado Joe this time around. I kind of like the Green and Red color scheme I now have.
Papa J, you’re the man! If you want a small get a small!!!! Remember me, eggtoberfest feast 2018!!! The wife needs to realize that if Papa J is not happy, no one is happy!!!😉
Remember you?? Are you kidding me, you made my day. Hope you and your family are well. I will pass your comment on to my wife, fingers crossed. P.S. my wife is wonderful and does like me to be happy - that might help.
Great video and explanation. Good to know which one to buy and what for. Will probably get a medium and a XL for flexibility. The small one is cute though
I started with the large. I started off trying to cook pizzas with eggorator. I find difficult to get the egg to the recommended 600 degrees and then keeping it there while I cook 4 medium sized pizzas one at a time. I have 3 to feed the family and an extra for leftovers. It takes much too long because of the extra cook time required to cook a pizza at 425 or whatever. I’ve done low and slow cooks in the large as well. Not great with a large piece of meet. Beer can chicken or a couple of pork loins is great. I so a lot of indirect cooks. The air flow may be a factor as you’ve stated. I recently purchased an XL. Based on the way I cook, I wish I would have started with this one. Low and slow with eggorator is no problem as you said. I spread the coals out evenly, start the fire in the center and it burns slowly from the center out. I think it works better than the large because of the increased diameter. With the large, I would put a lot of fuel in it for a long cook and it seemed not burn as well (long) because the coal is stacked. In the xlarge you can do more more of a snake burn like I used to do in my Weber without actually burning around the perimeter. On the XL, I burn from center out as I mentioned. The XL also has no problem maintaining the high pizza temps. You just get it 800 degrees and then drop in the eggorator, grate, and pizza stone and close the top. It will drop to 450 when you do that, but if you leave it wide open the temp will come back up to 600 in about 15 minutes. I have had limited success doing that on the large. On the XL I can also cook larger pizzas more successfully be cause of the increased airspace. The XL is just easier to regulate. The large has more of a learning curve IMO.
I must say I am glad I have both the large and XL. It give me more versatility when cooking two dishes for the same the have different egg configuration requirements. Different temps or direct / indirect cooks. Yeah... you can use a moon stones to split your egg for both direct and indirect during the same cook, but I tend to run out of space on the large.
I will agree, the XL is easier to maintain temps. watch how hot it can get, I have had times it is hard to control the climb in temp and it takes a while to cool back down. Enjoy your cooks.
Why not just get a pizza oven? Ooni or the like. They make for a better pizza #1, fire rolls over the top and forms a better crust, easy to get up to temp between pizzas. It's a small footprint, uses same charcoal/wood, handsome addition to put next to your green egg as I've done mine. Just a thought. I've seen the pizzas on TH-cam from the green egg, and they all look under cooked on the top. Very little golden brown.
@@sstanforddpt Because they want to cook more than just pizza. You have to raise the pizza up into the dome to get the top golden brown. Most people do it wrong.
I have the mini, it's basically useless unless you are cooking just for yourself. I have a medium, which is fine for my wife and I for most things we need, except you can't put multiple items at different temps on it. I have the 2xl, forgetta about it! You can cook anything and everything on it. If I'm giving advice on a new BGE owner, the XL is the one that will take care of nearly everything you need.
New Sub here! I just bought my first BGE and I went with the XL! I created a TH-cam channel called Two Bit Smoke and I’m thinking about making videos to chronicle my experiences and to playback for me so I can learn from my own videos and mistakes! You have an awesome collection! Hopefully you can start making more videos! Smoke on, sir!
I noticed on your 2XL there's a Ceramic Heat Deflector when you opened your lid. I cannot find that Ceramic Heat Deflector any where. Did it come with the 2XL?
You sir need a building, just for your green eggs, lol. Hey my wife thinks I have a gun buying addiction so I understand. I just won a green egg from calling into Knoxville radio station sports animal, no joke. I believe its the large, its supposed to be delivered this coming week, I'm super stoked!
Whas deciding between these two kamado one handle think its better how is the green handle is it a issue for you also cleaning tray a bit inconvenient compared to competitors
With a little tweaking of your voice, and phrasing, just like Andy use to do, you could sound just like Andy Rooney. First thing that came to my mind, in all honesty. Congrat.s, on your collection. I settled on a Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling Center. Does everything, and it easily rolls in and out of my garage. With a resectioned leg, I'm not moving anything heavy, nor breaking anything ceramic. Keep up the great work.
Funny questions, since recording this I have sold the XXL, Medium and not looking for a SM. I am very happy with my XL and use it 90% of the time. I did get another MiniMax so when I travel I go with 2 MM for large tailgates or 1 for family trips.
I want to do beer can chicken, boston butt, sometimes both, and occasionally brisket. I'm deciding between the L and XL. Leaning towards XL. THOUGHTS? OH, AND MRS WIFEY! LET THE MAN GET THAT LAST EGG!!!!
The large will do fine for all those cooks, unless you are looking to cook a large brisket. I like to cook 16 plus briskets and the XL is perfect for that size. The extra room in the XL is the best. If I could only have 1 the XL. enjoy the hunt
Papa J, I have a covered, screened in porch attached to the back of my home. I normally cook in the front yard just outside my garage where I store my Yoder pellet smoker (sloped back yard and no outdoor back yard patio). My wife & I are empty nesters now, so I'd like to get a smaller smoker that I can place on the screened-in porch for a chicken, couple of steaks, Tri Tip, etc, which would be very convenient, but I'm concerned about heat, sparks, etc. I plan to keep the Yoder for the larger, longer cooks. Would you recommend one of the smaller Green Egg smokers for the enclosed, screened-in porch? Which one? thanks so much.
Hi Ted, My concern would be placing an Egg in a screened in porch. Anything with a fire and "sparks" could/would be very dangerous. I know some Eggheads do place the Egg on a deck but use something fire protected for under the egg. I cook in my driveway and bring the egg out for each cook and roll in black when cool (usually the next day). Please do a lot of research about placing anything with a fire on a covered porch. If you are looking for something for just you and the wife, a MiniMax (check my channel for a video about the MiniMax) is a nice cooker and can do a variety off cooks very well. I also like the large if that's not too large - the vanity for that cooker is amazing. Let me know what you do. Thanks Papa J
In the Netherlands €999 for the minimax. Medium €1300 large €1740 XL €2515. 2XL will be my last Big Green egg purchase in a few weeks but it costs €3870. Maybe a trip to Germany is worth it.
Wow! For the price of Big Green Egg, let’s just all go buy one of each. Or, we could just buy a big Weber and spend the difference on really good meat.
This is a comment for Papa Joe's wife: Hey, your husband absolutely needs small BGE !!! I have just MiniMax, but my wife doesn't allow me to buy Large. . . . . I understand you Papa Joe
I would lean towards the XL, it gives you more options for your cooks. You can still do a single burger if you want but you can also do a 22# brisket if you want. I like having the extra real estate for larger cooks. Yes it cost more but that’s a one time investment. Let me know what you decide and how the cooks go...
@@GrillingwithPapaJ is the burn on both the same. My mate has the Large and I would hate to invest in the big boy and it underperforms for searing stakes etc
@@pynappel you will not be disappointed. I use my XL for pizza 600 plus degrees. Steaks and burgers no problem. The air flow (IMO) is better with the XL, just clean it out ever once and a while - like all the Eggs.
I actually sold a few and never got the SM. All is good. I mainly cook on the XL - love that thing, very easy to maintain temp and I can cook a wide variety on it. Thanks for checking in and hope you enjoyed the video.
@@robleblanc3492 for me I use what ever seasoning I like or just go with Salt and Pepper. Start breast side down for about 15-20 minutes then flip it over and cook until you get to an internal temp over 165 in the deepest part of the chicken. I find that cooking a whole chicken is a very rewarding cook.
Papa J - I have a XL.......what should be my next purchase? Second question, do you ever use a temp control system like smobot or DigiQ? What would you recommend?
As for the next purchase that has a lot to do with the type of cooks you do, size of your family and if you want to do remote cooks. My first was the Xl and second was a MiniMax. The MM allowed me too easily travel and to remote cooks. I still take it on road trips, with its 13" cook surface you can do a variety of cooks. As for Temp control, I own one (can't even remember who makes it) but don't use it. I find that the egg does a very good job maintaining temp, just make sure the vent hole are clear and you have a good amount of (quality) lump - and you are off to the races. My longest cook was on my XL - 22 hours at 275. Hope this helps, enjoy... Papa J
Only one option if you were me, XL. Yes it is pricey but you can cook 1 chicken or feed 16-20 people. Mine manages temp perfectly. I mostly use my XL for all my cooks at home.
Those babies are heavy! And not inexpensive…. I have yet to even see one we used or taste anything that’s come off one. I’m excited to figure out how I’m gonna try one out.
Look at the price of your cars. They will cost you money each day you use them. Those grills will last 20 years with good maintenance. So sounds like a way better investment. Most people have 2-3 cars. So why not invest in a few grills. It’s not like €6000 is a lot of money. Good audio equipment cost way more.
Let the man get a small to complete this beautiful collection please
The XL seemed really big to me, but I am so glad I got it. Fits everything. Flavor from Big Green Egg, adding chunks of wood like pecan, is dramatically better than my other cookers. Love it.
I really hope this man completed his collection and picked up a small.
XL for the win. I'll need to start saving my pennies again for this low and slow cooker. Papa J, you the man, man.
10 year XL owner here. I love it! The 2 XL is HUGE!
Would love to see a video of you cooking on every single one of these at the same time including the new small to complete the collection.
Just the video I was looking for. Thanks.
Less than a year ago I lost my wife bad doctor. I was so distraught that I gave my fishing gear and my egg to my less than steller sister in law. She won't return them now at 70 I just won't have the time to correct my error in judgment. So be happy with you have and Wife it's it's a small thing and much pleasure will come from it.
Keith
This man has money to burn! Or barbecue in his case 😂
I love his backyard btw
He's eggcentric
I have the MiniMax. I sold my Large about 18 months ago. I replaced it last week with a Kamado Joe this time around. I kind of like the Green and Red color scheme I now have.
Let the man get the small size! Great video.
Definitely need the small to complete your collection. The completetist in me will not rest until you secure the last one.
I have the xlarge and I love it 🥰,now I want the mini max
Papa J, you’re the man! If you want a small get a small!!!! Remember me, eggtoberfest feast 2018!!! The wife needs to realize that if Papa J is not happy, no one is happy!!!😉
Remember you?? Are you kidding me, you made my day. Hope you and your family are well. I will pass your comment on to my wife, fingers crossed. P.S. my wife is wonderful and does like me to be happy - that might help.
Great video and explanation. Good to know which one to buy and what for. Will probably get a medium and a XL for flexibility. The small one is cute though
Had no clue there was a XXL Egg available. Now i have to get one!
It's not size that matters, but variation. As much variation as possible. So, Mama J, having the Small in the collection is a must...
Not what she said
I love the deer in the background 😂
I started with the large. I started off trying to cook pizzas with eggorator. I find difficult to get the egg to the recommended 600 degrees and then keeping it there while I cook 4 medium sized pizzas one at a time. I have 3 to feed the family and an extra for leftovers. It takes much too long because of the extra cook time required to cook a pizza at 425 or whatever. I’ve done low and slow cooks in the large as well. Not great with a large piece of meet. Beer can chicken or a couple of pork loins is great. I so a lot of indirect cooks. The air flow may be a factor as you’ve stated. I recently purchased an XL. Based on the way I cook, I wish I would have started with this one. Low and slow with eggorator is no problem as you said. I spread the coals out evenly, start the fire in the center and it burns slowly from the center out. I think it works better than the large because of the increased diameter. With the large, I would put a lot of fuel in it for a long cook and it seemed not burn as well (long) because the coal is stacked. In the xlarge you can do more more of a snake burn like I used to do in my Weber without actually burning around the perimeter. On the XL, I burn from center out as I mentioned. The XL also has no problem maintaining the high pizza temps. You just get it 800 degrees and then drop in the eggorator, grate, and pizza stone and close the top. It will drop to 450 when you do that, but if you leave it wide open the temp will come back up to 600 in about 15 minutes. I have had limited success doing that on the large. On the XL I can also cook larger pizzas more successfully be cause of the increased airspace. The XL is just easier to regulate. The large has more of a learning curve IMO.
I must say I am glad I have both the large and XL. It give me more versatility when cooking two dishes for the same the have different egg configuration requirements. Different temps or direct / indirect cooks. Yeah... you can use a moon stones to split your egg for both direct and indirect during the same cook, but I tend to run out of space on the large.
I will agree, the XL is easier to maintain temps. watch how hot it can get, I have had times it is hard to control the climb in temp and it takes a while to cool back down. Enjoy your cooks.
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Why not just get a pizza oven? Ooni or the like. They make for a better pizza #1, fire rolls over the top and forms a better crust, easy to get up to temp between pizzas. It's a small footprint, uses same charcoal/wood, handsome addition to put next to your green egg as I've done mine. Just a thought.
I've seen the pizzas on TH-cam from the green egg, and they all look under cooked on the top. Very little golden brown.
@@sstanforddpt Because they want to cook more than just pizza. You have to raise the pizza up into the dome to get the top golden brown. Most people do it wrong.
Thank you, this is the exact video I was looking for. Could you do a video on making pizzas in a egg. 🍕🥚
Put that on your Christmas list to get the small big green egg!
Just convinced me to buy an xl, you deserve a small haha
Looking good, love the shirt! Treat yourself and buy that last one to complete the set, you only live once.
Thanks I think I just might
Thanks for the insight PJ!
Excellent review, especially for those that don’t know much about grilling and wonder “Why?”!!!
I just got mine for my birthday today thanks to my wife 😋!!! Ready to cook 👨🍳 😊
Need to get me an XL! I have the large but it’s hard to fit brisket on it, it won’t even fit my large cast iron pan.
I have the mini, it's basically useless unless you are cooking just for yourself. I have a medium, which is fine for my wife and I for most things we need, except you can't put multiple items at different temps on it. I have the 2xl, forgetta about it! You can cook anything and everything on it. If I'm giving advice on a new BGE owner, the XL is the one that will take care of nearly everything you need.
Thanks, I will have your comment in my mind when I go to buy one
Thank youu very much for this video, very informative!
Informative video
That deer in the back will fit on the xxl lol
Excellent video! Thanks
Big green should bring innovation to the design like kamado joe.
New Sub here! I just bought my first BGE and I went with the XL! I created a TH-cam channel called Two Bit Smoke and I’m thinking about making videos to chronicle my experiences and to playback for me so I can learn from my own videos and mistakes! You have an awesome collection! Hopefully you can start making more videos! Smoke on, sir!
Decided on a large egg, hunting around for a best price at the moment
I noticed on your 2XL there's a Ceramic Heat Deflector when you opened your lid. I cannot find that Ceramic Heat Deflector any where. Did it come with the 2XL?
Lisa, please allow Papi J to buy the Smol
You sir need a building, just for your green eggs, lol. Hey my wife thinks I have a gun buying addiction so I understand. I just won a green egg from calling into Knoxville radio station sports animal, no joke. I believe its the large, its supposed to be delivered this coming week, I'm super stoked!
OMG are those REALLY ALL YOURS???? OMG
Smoke that deer back in there in the background! lol
Think you are the first to see that
Whas deciding between these two kamado one handle think its better how is the green handle is it a issue for you also cleaning tray a bit inconvenient compared to competitors
Just AWESOME! you need the small one!
With a little tweaking of your voice, and phrasing, just like Andy use to do, you could sound just like Andy Rooney. First thing that came to my mind, in all honesty. Congrat.s, on your collection. I settled on a Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling Center. Does everything, and it easily rolls in and out of my garage. With a resectioned leg, I'm not moving anything heavy, nor breaking anything ceramic. Keep up the great work.
Mama J, let him get the small!
I guess I'm a small to medium budget, but I probably need a large. Family of 4, and we rarely entertain. Plus, we have a Weber grill next to it.
There is a tool for everything but no substitute for experience.
I enjoyed the video. Very nice. Did you ever get your BGE that you were missing?
Funny questions, since recording this I have sold the XXL, Medium and not looking for a SM. I am very happy with my XL and use it 90% of the time. I did get another MiniMax so when I travel I go with 2 MM for large tailgates or 1 for family trips.
I want to do beer can chicken, boston butt, sometimes both, and occasionally brisket. I'm deciding between the L and XL. Leaning towards XL.
THOUGHTS?
OH, AND MRS WIFEY! LET THE MAN GET THAT LAST EGG!!!!
The large will do fine for all those cooks, unless you are looking to cook a large brisket. I like to cook 16 plus briskets and the XL is perfect for that size. The extra room in the XL is the best. If I could only have 1 the XL. enjoy the hunt
I'm sold
Z
Love it I’m jealous
Get the man the small!
Papa J, I have a covered, screened in porch attached to the back of my home. I normally cook in the front yard just outside my garage where I store my Yoder pellet smoker (sloped back yard and no outdoor back yard patio). My wife & I are empty nesters now, so I'd like to get a smaller smoker that I can place on the screened-in porch for a chicken, couple of steaks, Tri Tip, etc, which would be very convenient, but I'm concerned about heat, sparks, etc. I plan to keep the Yoder for the larger, longer cooks. Would you recommend one of the smaller Green Egg smokers for the enclosed, screened-in porch? Which one? thanks so much.
Hi Ted,
My concern would be placing an Egg in a screened in porch. Anything with a fire and "sparks" could/would be very dangerous. I know some Eggheads do place the Egg on a deck but use something fire protected for under the egg. I cook in my driveway and bring the egg out for each cook and roll in black when cool (usually the next day). Please do a lot of research about placing anything with a fire on a covered porch. If you are looking for something for just you and the wife, a MiniMax (check my channel for a video about the MiniMax) is a nice cooker and can do a variety off cooks very well. I also like the large if that's not too large - the vanity for that cooker is amazing. Let me know what you do.
Thanks Papa J
@@GrillingwithPapaJ Will do... thanks very much for the prompt response.
You're an EGG Master!
Thanks for the video! It helped a lot. I’m going to bet the Xlarge! Subscribing as well
Would be great to see some cooks on that XXL !
So what should I cook, it’s a cook for only 2; wife and myself...
@@GrillingwithPapaJ ribs
Great review!
Dude! You gotta a lot of eggs!😂😂😂 YOU COULD HAVE BOUGHT A CONDO!
I need to update this video, I have sold a few of these and have just what I need at this point. Feels good...
Awesome collection your wife should complete your collection get a small
I think The Large is perfect 👍
What? Only 399 in the US? In Germany the small one costs about 790$. OMG
In the Netherlands €999 for the minimax. Medium €1300 large €1740 XL €2515. 2XL will be my last Big Green egg purchase in a few weeks but it costs €3870. Maybe a trip to Germany is worth it.
Wow! For the price of Big Green Egg, let’s just all go buy one of each. Or, we could just buy a big Weber and spend the difference on really good meat.
Thats a lot of grills, get the small lol 😆
This is a comment for Papa Joe's wife: Hey, your husband absolutely needs small BGE !!!
I have just MiniMax, but my wife doesn't allow me to buy Large. . . . . I understand you Papa Joe
you need regulators eggspanders and maybe look at kamado joe about htat oven gasket and sloroller
ill send you my small to have the collection man o man
The yeti bucket is in the shot just to flex.
let the man flex
Let him get the small!!!
If you're advertizing for the manufacturer tell them to send one for me. I live in the Caribbean.
I’m sold, and you should get the small
I love the beautiful selection of veggies to grill!!! AMAZING! Please Debbie GET HIM THE SMALL!!!
Let the man get a small! :)
Get the small!
Can’t decide between a large or a XL. We’re a family of 4. Any advise?
I would lean towards the XL, it gives you more options for your cooks. You can still do a single burger if you want but you can also do a 22# brisket if you want. I like having the extra real estate for larger cooks. Yes it cost more but that’s a one time investment. Let me know what you decide and how the cooks go...
@@GrillingwithPapaJ is the burn on both the same. My mate has the Large and I would hate to invest in the big boy and it underperforms for searing stakes etc
@@pynappel you will not be disappointed. I use my XL for pizza 600 plus degrees. Steaks and burgers no problem. The air flow (IMO) is better with the XL, just clean it out ever once and a while - like all the Eggs.
160lb for an egg!!!?? Good lord , thats weights more than me
7:07 Imagine living in a place where someone can tell you how many people you are allowed to have over to your own home.
July of 2020, beginning of pandemic. He was trying to be responsible.
Your free....invite however many people you want.
Did you get a small?
I actually sold a few and never got the SM. All is good. I mainly cook on the XL - love that thing, very easy to maintain temp and I can cook a wide variety on it. Thanks for checking in and hope you enjoyed the video.
I like my large
Please let him buy a small
That XXL is HUGE!
Someone who actual uses the grills, just look at those black insides!
My wife just wants me to find a place in Georgia that'll assemble the Green Egg and deliver it..
Ace Hardware
Ace Hardware. I bought one and they delivered fully set up two hours later.
Whoaaaa! Look at the size of that xxl???!!!
never used, thinking of selling it
@@GrillingwithPapaJ I have the XL and it's the best thing I've ever bought apart from my dog 🤣 Lots of love, from South Africa!!
Can i cook a whole chicken on the MiniMax?
Yes you can and I have. just make sure you have good airflow and all will be good.
Grilling with Papa J
Can you give me direction on this. Is there a recipe or tutorial that you can provide. I am very green at this lol.
@@robleblanc3492 for me I use what ever seasoning I like or just go with Salt and Pepper. Start breast side down for about 15-20 minutes then flip it over and cook until you get to an internal temp over 165 in the deepest part of the chicken. I find that cooking a whole chicken is a very rewarding cook.
dude... get the small... why not
Papa J - I have a XL.......what should be my next purchase? Second question, do you ever use a temp control system like smobot or DigiQ? What would you recommend?
As for the next purchase that has a lot to do with the type of cooks you do, size of your family and if you want to do remote cooks. My first was the Xl and second was a MiniMax. The MM allowed me too easily travel and to remote cooks. I still take it on road trips, with its 13" cook surface you can do a variety of cooks.
As for Temp control, I own one (can't even remember who makes it) but don't use it. I find that the egg does a very good job maintaining temp, just make sure the vent hole are clear and you have a good amount of (quality) lump - and you are off to the races. My longest cook was on my XL - 22 hours at 275. Hope this helps, enjoy... Papa J
The only thing I don’t like is (Not Color selection)
What's your size recommendation for a family of 4? At least 2x a year though I have a bbq with 16-20 people. I just want 1 egg. Thanks for your video.
Only one option if you were me, XL. Yes it is pricey but you can cook 1 chicken or feed 16-20 people. Mine manages temp perfectly. I mostly use my XL for all my cooks at home.
@@GrillingwithPapaJ Thanks for the recommendation. That's what I'll get then. I'd use your link if you had one.
I love your T-shirt
Hopefully you have about $100,000 to have what papa j has..
Go get the Egg, you will not be happy with out it.
Those babies are heavy! And not inexpensive….
I have yet to even see one we used or taste anything that’s come off one. I’m excited to figure out how I’m gonna try one out.
All of those are the wrong cookers because they are not Kamado Joe
I think you should give away a large to a subscriber and buy a small.
Ball to you fall play boy
I have a Large BGE and its too small. The XL should be the minimum size ANYONE buys.
Youre gonna ask for permission or allow someone to tell you how many guest you can have? Nice collection btw
Absolutely ridiculous to have that many. What an embarrassment
Waste of money. Plain and simple.
Please don’t cook items like this 0:27. Shit needs room to breath jfc
So you have about $6K worth of Green Eggs ? Bullshit
Look at the price of your cars. They will cost you money each day you use them. Those grills will last 20 years with good maintenance. So sounds like a way better investment. Most people have 2-3 cars. So why not invest in a few grills. It’s not like €6000 is a lot of money. Good audio equipment cost way more.