The Big Green Egg is one of the most popular manufacturers of smokers and grills. This could be perhaps to their unique products which are shaped in a totally different way to normal grills in the market. This review will focus on the Big Green Egg XL size. There are actually five different sizes of the Big Green Egg which are: XL, large, medium, small and mini. The Big Green Egg XL is a charcoal grill which has a 24 inch diameter cooking grid and 452 square inches of cooking surface. The design of the Big Green Egg XL came from an ancient Japanese stove known as the kamado. If you want something unique in your garden then this charcoal grill is easily distinguishable from other charcoal grills you find in the market.

So what is so great about the Big Green Egg XL? First off, it can generate high temperature due to its ceramic casing. Having a charcoal grill which has the ability to generate temperatures close to professional ovens you find in restaurants is a godsend and the Big Green Egg XL just happens to be one of the charcoal grills which can do so. Maintaining a high temperature to cook meat such as steak and turkey. Along with its grill ability, the Big Green Egg Charcoal Grill can also act as a smoker. It can hold low temperatures as well as as high temperatures, hence the versatility of this charcoal grill is what makes it so great. If you had enough of barbecuing for the day then you can easily cool the coal by simply shutting down the charcoal grill.

The Big Green Egg also has disadvantages although its problems does not really have anything to do with its ability to grill or smoke. First off, The Big Green Egg XL comes at a starting price of around $1000. This may be out of reach for some BBQ chefs. Big Green Egg also sells the wooden stand separately (check the image above) so you may have to increase your budget to buy this excellent charcoal grill.

Despite its cost, I think the Big Green Egg XL is worth every penny. If you are looking for a long term grill investment then look no further than the Big Green Egg XL. Here are some additional specifications about the Big Green Egg XL.

• 24-inch diameter cooking grid
• Weighs 205 pounds
• 452 square inches of cooking surface
• The XL EGG can cook:
  • two 20-pound turkeys
  • 24 burgers
  • 11 whole chickens
  • 12 steaks
  • 14 racks of ribs vertically

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