How Does a Big Green Egg Work?
Let's get into the nitty-gritty of a Big Green Egg. The concept of a kamado-style, ceramic grill has been around for centuries, but we simply have perfected it.
Big Green Egg
Simply put, Big Green Egg is the most versatile cooking system on the planet. It's the ultimate combination of a kamado grill, charcoal smoker, and ceramic grill.
Grilling meats for a backyard barbeque? Eggs have high-heat capabilities for searing steaks, plus pinpoint heat control for pork chops or burgers.
Want to get creative and try a tempting pizza recipe on the grill? An Egg can also serve as an outdoor oven using its indirect convEGGtor accessory. (Don't tell your kitchen oven, but an Egg just might cook pizza, casseroles, or bread so well that you'll never cook indoors again!)
How about slow smoking ribs or pulled pork? The Egg can do that too. It gives you precise temperature control even at low heat, so smoking the meat of your choice for up to 18 hours is no problem for the Egg.
Why Should I Buy a Big Green Egg?
Versatility
Big Green Egg grills meet every grilling need in a ceramic, kamado-style charcoal package. Whether you want to grill, smoke, roast or bake, a Big Green Egg can do it all and do it better than any other grill on the market. Big Green Egg also offers hundreds of EGGcessories, like pizza stones and convection systems to make your Egg even better.
Quality When you purchase a Big Green Egg, you're getting the absolute best in build quality and components. The ceramic used for the grills' exterior is based on materials developed by NASA for its space program. It's got a permanent porcelain glaze and stainless steel cooking grates, giving durability and longevity that no other kamado-style charcoal grill can match. | Reliability Big Green Egg has been making quality ceramic, kamado-style grills since 1974. With 43 years of experience researching and developing Eggs, you can rest assured that there's a team of experts ready to provide exceptional customer service when needed. Every Big Green Egg comes with a free lifetime warranty. |
With modern technology and the best materials, we've created the absolute best version of the ceramic grill.
It starts with lighting the charcoal. This process is made easy thanks to precision air flow control at the bottom of the grill, a sealed fire box that holds our proprietary charcoal, and adjustable top vents that control the air flow out of the top of your Egg. The big benefit? Precision temperature control through the dual vent setup.
From there, it's up to you to set the temperature for whatever you're grilling, baking, roasting or smoking, then let the Egg go to work!
Which Egg is Right for You?
XXLarge
The biggest Egg out there. It's designed to serve large gatherings like reunions or graduation parties - even a catering business! With 672 sq. in. of total cooking area and weighing in at a whopping 424 pounds, the XXLarge Egg is large and in charge.
It'll cook:
- 35-40 burgers
- 14-16 whole chickens
- 18-20 steaks
- an entire suckling pig (!)
XLarge
The XLarge Egg is perfect for those with large families or frequent cookouts. With 452 sq. in. of total cooking area, it's the second largest Egg and can cook large amounts of just about anything you can think of,
including:
- 24 burgers
- 11 whole chickens
- 12 steaks or racks of ribs
- 20-lb. turkeys
Large
The Large Egg is the most popular size in the Egg family. At 262 sq. in. of cooking area, it's sized to most friends and family gatherings. The Large Egg can cook an impressive amount of food at once:
- 12 burgers
- 6 chickens
- 8 steaks
- 7 racks of ribs
- a 20-lb. turkey
Medium
At 177 sq. in. of cooking area, the Medium Egg is a great choice for smaller families or couples who want the best grilling experience in a smaller package. Most Egg accessories are available for the Medium Egg, including the popular pizza stone! The Medium Egg will cook:
- 6 burgers
- 3 chickens
- 4 steaks or racks of ribs
- a 16-lb. turkey
Small
If you've got limited space, perhaps at an apartment or on a balcony, there's an Egg for you. The Small Egg is a space-saving, compact package that still gives you big flavor. With 133 sq. in. to cook on, it'll hold:
- 4 burgers
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 steaks
- 1 rack of ribs
- a 12-lb. turkey
MiniMax
The latest addition to the Egg family is the MiniMax! It's the first Egg designed with its own sturdy carrier, giving it the portability to take it down to the pool, to your campsite, or to the ballgame. At 133 sq. in. of cooking area, it can handle:
- 4 burgers
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 steaks
- 1 rack of ribs
- a 12-lb. turkey
Mini
Weighing in at less than 40 pounds, the Mini Egg is the smallest and lightest Egg out there. This makes it the perfect picnic companion, balcony addition, or lake grilling solution! At just 79 sq. in., it'll cook:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 pork chops
- 1 steak
