mes vs big green egg

hilltopper · Dec 17, 2011

Does anybody have a big green egg or grill dome and either a smokey mountain cooker a or a MES? I have the last two and am wondering if a BGE or GD cooks better 'Q than the other two. I know you can do baking, grilling and the like on the BGE, but is it worth the money to cook better 'Q? They sure look nice, but I can't decide if I really want or need one. What do you think?

daveomak · Dec 17, 2011

hilltopper, evening.... In my opinion, anyone can become an expert on any q device... time, patience and experimenting until you get your food the way you like it.... The ugly drum smokers UDS have won at Q contests..... Any device you select, the learning curve is a lot less now that you are a member here.... Your new pals have worked out all the kinks, so to speak.... Dave

so ms smoker · Dec 17, 2011

I have been looking for that answer myself...

Mike

michael ark · Dec 17, 2011

That's like comparing a pickup and a mini.Look at a primo more room and made in the usa.

SmokinAl · Dec 18, 2011

Like Dave said, it's the cook not the cooker!

tjohnson · Dec 18, 2011

Every smoker has a learning curve

I know guys who have mastered the BGE, and wouldn't cook on anything else

Then there are guys who are dedicated "Stick Burners", and won't even consider any other smoker

Like the others have said, it's the cook, not the cooker!

Todd

mballi3011 · Dec 18, 2011

In a word

EGG

kydave · Dec 18, 2011

I've been considering the big green egg XL for about a year now. I've seen (and tasted) some great food off that grill. A friend (internet) of mine did a beautiful turkey on his this year. http://www.alcoholian.com/?p=6590

hilltopper · Dec 18, 2011

I still would to here from someone who either has both a MES and a ceramic cooker or has cooked on both. There has to be a bunch of people out there that has a preferance.

SmokinAl · Dec 18, 2011

hilltopper said:
I still would to here from someone who either has both a MES and a ceramic cooker or has cooked on both. There has to be a bunch of people out there that has a preferance.

Hey if it's within your budget buy them both. They each have a purpose. I have 3 smokers & a lot of guys on here have more than 3. We do need our toys don't we.

fpnmf · Dec 18, 2011

If you used the the handy dandy search tool you would see that I have a BGE,MES 30 and a WSM.

There is a bunch of threads about this topic.

I have answered this a few times and will again now.

I have a medium BGE...I could never make hold low smoking temps,ever. It is a marvelous machine.

But for me. smoking with it was an impossible thing. Too much work.

The BGE works better than anything for all things except smoking in my eyes. Perfect steaks and pizzas etc....all things done in an oven and grilling.

I have a MES 30 that has worked great with the amns dust burner. I cant get the pellets to work quite right for me.

I have made tons of great smoked goodness with it.

I also have a WSM...It is my go to smoker...it is perfect. out of the box.

If you want one smoker... get a WSM I have the 18.5.

Gp to my profile and look at the threads started...

Of course this is my opinion...YMMV.

Craig

SmokinAl · Dec 18, 2011

fpnmf said:
If you used the the handy dandy search tool you would see that I have a BGE,MES 30 and a WSM.

There is a bunch of threads about this topic.

I have answered this a few times and will again now.

I have a medium BGE...I could never make hold low smoking temps,ever. It is a marvelous machine.

But for me. smoking with it was an impossible thing. Too much work.

The BGE works better than anything for all things except smoking in my eyes. Perfect steaks and pizzas etc....all things done in an oven and grilling.

I have a MES 30 that has worked great with the amns dust burner. I cant get the pellets to work quite right for me.

I have made tons of great smoked goodness with it.

I also have a WSM...It is my go to smoker...it is perfect. out of the box.

If you want one smoker... get a WSM I have the 18.5.

Gp to my profile and look at the threads started...

Of course this is my opinion...YMMV.

Craig

I totally agree with Craig on the WSM, but I didn't think you were considering one. As he says it's the best charcoal smoker made right out of the box.

fpnmf · Dec 18, 2011

SmokinAl said:
I totally agree with Craig on the WSM, but I didn't think you were considering one. As he says it's the best charcoal smoker made right out of the box.

Actually Al (I have yet to get a gasser),I think the WSM is the best bang for the buck as far as a smoker in general in the lower price range.

Craig

duck10 · Dec 28, 2011

I have a Big Green Egg and a MES 30. The egg does all things better in my opinion. t does take time to get used to it and figure out how to set it. Once you get it you can set it and forget it. it holds low temps very well!!!!

smokeysteveo · Feb 9, 2014

You're not going to get the Bark with the MES that a BGE will give you. I've had a Large BGE for some time. Best grill/smoker I've ever owned, and it'll be the last I ever own. (Unless I get an XL Egg!!)

Bark is flavor. MES won't give you this!!!!

flebag · Sep 9, 2014

fpnmf said:
If you used the the handy dandy search tool you would see that I have a BGE,MES 30 and a WSM.

There is a bunch of threads about this topic.

I have answered this a few times and will again now.

I have a medium BGE...I could never make hold low smoking temps,ever. It is a marvelous machine.

But for me. smoking with it was an impossible thing. Too much work.

The BGE works better than anything for all things except smoking in my eyes. Perfect steaks and pizzas etc....all things done in an oven and grilling.

I have a MES 30 that has worked great with the amns dust burner. I cant get the pellets to work quite right for me.

I have made tons of great smoked goodness with it.

I also have a WSM...It is my go to smoker...it is perfect. out of the box.

If you want one smoker... get a WSM I have the 18.5.

Gp to my profile and look at the threads started...

Of course this is my opinion...YMMV.

Craig

What's a wsm

welshrarebit · Sep 9, 2014

flebag said:
What's a wsm

Weber Smokey Mountain!

jirodriguez · Sep 9, 2014

BGE 24" - 1 rack and $1200

WSM 22.5" - 2 racks and $400 leaving $800 for meat to fill it with! (plus no hernia when you have to move it around)

Bearcarver · Sep 9, 2014

It depends on what you want & sometimes what you need:

My Son has a Large BGE, and he makes Awesome Q !!!

However if My MES 40 made any better Q, it would be illegal.

Here's a whole bunch of examples:

Just click on "Bear's Step by Steps".

Bear

timberjet · Sep 9, 2014

I vote Weber, why? I have 4. Best out of the box and for the money plus lasts forever. That said, if I had the money I would probably have a ceramic smoker for pizza.

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