Grid, ring, firebox, lower grate. The lower grate is surprisingly heavy and removing/moving the firebox will be easier if you pull that out first. Step 4 - Move the base. The biggest problem isn't the weight so much as the fact that it's unwieldy and tough to get a good grip on. You need 2 of whatever you decide large or xl or maybe one of each. 2 of the same size is best because accessories would be interchangeable and they are expensive. I have 2 larges, 2 smalls, and a mini. If money isn't a problem I would say design now for a large and an xl. A head to head test to determine wether Traeger or Big Green Egg produce the best Thanksgiving turkey.A link to the follow up blind taste test is in the comm Below are the list prices for the various sizes with no accessories. What do you think is a fair price for each to buy used in decent condition? XL - 1199. L - 859. M - 669. MM - 598. S - 559. Mini - 399. Two Large Eggs, 6 gal Cajun Fryer, and a MiniMax in Charlotte, NC - My New Table.
Getting the egg dialed in is a job, getting a Traeger dialed in is turning a knob As far as long smokes, I've done 14hrs no problem on the egg with a brisket. Lump selection does matter, as there are woods that burn faster than others. There are some expensive accessories I think are very useful for the egg. 1) the deflector/conveggtor.
However, you’ll notice the distinction in size when you’re cooking for a large group of people. The Big Green Egg can only accommodate a 20-pound turkey, while the Primo can handle a 30-pounder. Plus, Primo scores some bonus points for having dividable cooking spaces.
