It is a very important part of cooking in a Big Green Egg and should not be overlooked. The Conveggtor is the heat deflector that is primarily used for indirect cooking in the BGE.
Over time and use, the dome and base will no longer line up properly and requires adjustment. Yes, it may seem like a very daunting task but fear not, it is much easier than you may think.
There is a replacement gasket out there called the Rutland Gasket. It is a fiberglass “rope” gasket that only attaches to the base of the Egg and doesn’t require one on the dome.
By now I’m sure that you know that you can reuse your used, unburned FOGO lump charcoal. If not, you can. The burning question (no pun intended) is to know if it is the same or are there any differences in the performance.
So, you just got yourself a Big Green Egg or other brand kamado style cooker and you’re “eggcited” to get started cooking. The problem is, you have no idea of how to control your temperature! This can be very daunting to try to figure out for yourself and can take quite some time and expense to figure out.
Whether you are in the market for your first Kamado Style Cooker or are looking to add an additional size to your yard, we break down the most popular sizes in today’s video.
Let’s face it, there really is no loser in this comparison. One tail really did edge out the other for us. The two different preparations gave different textures and a bit different flavor. To say one was far better than the other would be a stretch, but we did come out with a victor in this tail-to-tail battle.