Gary – it’s not that hard or expensive either – the island (not counting the grill or double burner (or egg) ran me about $700 in parts (lumber, slate and granite)

If you can lay tile you can do this. I looked at stainless doors and drawers and besides I love the wood look since afterall I am a woodworker – I couldnt see paying $300 for a set of stainless doors

Steaks: I get the temp up to like 650 – say I am cooking 1 inch thick steaks – I put them on lid closed for 2 minutes – open – flip – 2 more minutes – open flip and then close all vents – 2 more minutes and they all come out cooked perfectly to medium rare – seared to juicy perfection – want more done – another minute – medium – another minute medicum well – etc..

Chicken breasts – always had issues cooking chicken breaks especially boneless – either uncooked or rubber – since you cook lid closed for everything there are no flare ups – chicken cooks juicy and thruout everytime

Ribs – vertical rack holds them great – I’ve done whole turkeys and pork loins – all work great

Brisket – since you can cook at really low temp or really high (or inbetween) it holds the temp all day with little variation – so the steaks were on at $650 or so – the brisket gets 250 and all day slow and good.

Pizza’s – set it to indirect and use a stone – get it up close to 700 degrees and you get brick oven type flavor and crust

I could go on all day – egg uses natural charcoal – no fillers so little ash – you shut the vents and the fire goes out so you use less charcoal – and that natural wood taste … plus you can add wood chips and smoke – mmmmm mmmm good :)

If you have more questions let me know – just remember while it is not cheap – it is not just a smoker – it does so much more

Well anyway this weekend its at my place – and you re all invited. here is the adres

Aredonk – Belgium – Europe :o)
Who’s coming ?