FOGO Tips and Tricks

All About The BGE Conveggtor (Plate Setter)
by Michelle Suriano November 21, 2021
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.
- author:Ron Dimpflmaier
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Big Green Egg Dome Adjustments - New Style Bands
by Michelle Suriano November 14, 2021
This video will help show you the easiest way possible to fix this very common problem with the New Style bands in your new BGE
- author:Ron Dimpflmaier
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How to re-adjust and align your dome in the BGE
by Michelle Suriano November 7, 2021
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.
- author:Ron Dimpflmaier
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Upgrade your Big Green Egg with a Rutland Gasket
by Michelle Suriano October 31, 2021
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.
- author:Ron Dimpflmaier
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Is reusing your old charcoal as good as new?
by Michelle Suriano October 24, 2021
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.
- author:Ron Dimpflmaier
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How to change the BGE Gasket
by Michelle Suriano October 17, 2021
The gasket ensures a tight seal for efficiency when low and slow cooking, so you always want to know that you have a good tight seal.
- author:Ron Dimpflmaier
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How to do a “Clean Burn” in your Kamado
by Michelle Suriano October 10, 2021
The easiest way to get a full cleaning is with a hot fire burning for a couple of hours.
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How To Calibrate your Big Green Egg Dome Thermometer
by Michelle Suriano October 3, 2021
One of the most important parts of BBQ and grilling is knowing the temperature at which you are cooking.
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Blue vs. White Smoke in the BGE
by Michelle Suriano September 26, 2021
What are the differences between white smoke and blue smoke? Which one is more desirable?
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How to Grill in the Big Green Egg
by Michelle Suriano September 19, 2021
Cptn. Ron walks you through everything that you could need to know about grilling in the Big Green Egg.
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