Where to Place My Big Green Egg
When planning an outdoor kitchen, lots of considerations have to be made. The patio area, where it will go, if it will be attached to the house or not, if you’ll need to run new gas lines, how much it will share with your existing kitchen, the size, pitch, height, material for any roofing or pergolas you want to install, and on, and on. It can seem like a never-ending list of decisions that must be made as quickly as possible, and by the end of its construction, you are left with concerns such as: where to place your Big Green Egg (BGE)?
What is a Big Green Egg?
Big Green Egg enthusiasts tout the grill as the masterpiece of their outdoor cooking experience. Far from simply a grill, the Big Green Egg offers the perfect device for roasting, smoking, and even baking, along with a spectacular grilling experience. The BGE has millions of fans and enjoys a particular stardom in the world of outdoor kitchens due to its versatility and the hundreds of accessories available to increase the cooking experiences enjoyed by its owners.
Can I Place the Big Green Egg Directly on Wood or a Table?
One of the first places that many consider for their Big Green Egg is on top of a wooden table, or some kind of wooden surface or platform. According to the manufacturer, Big Green Eggs are not intended to be placed directly on a wood surface or any other combustible surface.
It’s very important to follow all safety precautions to not turn your Big Green Egg and beautiful new outdoor kitchen into a fire hazard. The Big Green Egg is made of ceramic materials and can become very hot. The bottom, especially, can reach extremely high temperatures as that is where the coals are kept for fueling the grill.
What Should I Put Under My Big Green Egg?
The Big Green Egg must be used in a metal Nest, or with the metal table Nest, to allow for airflow beneath the grill. Otherwise, if needed, a concrete paver block can be used to support the Egg, if using on a table.
For maximum protection against the significant heat generated by your Big Green Egg, a paver block and a metal table Nest may be used in conjunction to ensure maximum protection from the heat coming off of the ceramic Egg. Make sure to always close both vents on your Big Green Egg fully when cooking is completed.
Can I Leave My Big Green Egg Outside?
Fortunately, thanks to the highly durable construction and versatility in manufacturing your Big Green Egg, you can leave it outside as long as you’d like, and you can use the grill in all temperatures – even if it’s snowing!
Yes, even when it's snowing.
The construction of your Big Green Egg doesn’t give a hoot what the weather outside is doing. The durable construction of your Egg means that it is always ready to go, anytime and any season! No matter what the temperature is doing outside, you’ll always be ready to improve your outdoor culinary scope with your Big Green Egg.
Can You Leave a Big Green Egg Unattended?
While it may seem like it’s fairly safe to leave your Big Green Egg unattended, there are times when doing so can have severe consequences. If the Egg is still cooking at high temperatures and/or proper Safety Precautions have not been followed to cool the Egg carefully and within the ramifications of the manufacturer’s instructions, do not leave your Egg unattended. Similarly, do not leave your Big Green Egg unattended in cases of high winds, low branches, debris being blown about in the air, or any other circumstances you might find concerning.
Here are the manufacturer’s Safety Tips, their First Timer Tips, and a link to the Egghead Forum, an online forum with thousands of questions routinely answered by seasoned Big Green Egg users. Of course, if it’s in any way questionable, err on the side of caution and don’t leave your Big Green Egg unattended. Always better to be safe than sorry!
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