How to Smoke a Brisket on a Big Green Egg
Mouthwatering smoked brisket doesn’t happen by accident. It starts with the right fire, the right technique, and the right tools. And thanks to its thick ceramic walls and reliable airflow...
How to Reuse Charcoal
Reloading for Your Next Cook
Open the Egg and use an ash tool to gently stir any remaining charcoal. Smaller ash particles will fall through to the bottom, leaving larger reusable pieces at the top ready to be used for your next cook. Scoop out & discard the ash from the bottom of the Egg using the ash tool and ash pan.
Light Your Egg
Once your Egg is lit, leave the lid open. This boosts airflow, helping the charcoal catch fire evenly. Our charcoal will get going all by itself. In just a few minutes, you'll be ready to cook.
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How to Use the Rotisserie
Learn how to set up and use the Big Green Egg Rotisserie for hands-free roasting. Step-by-step instructions, pro tips, and care guidelines for juicy, fire-roasted results every time.
How to Use the Pizza Wedge
Learn how to use the Big Green Egg Pizza Wedge to transform your Egg into a high-performance, charcoal-fired pizza oven. Step-by-step setup, cooking tips, and care instructions included.
Unpacking and Assembling Your Egg
Congratulations on purchasing a Big Green Egg! We exercise great care during the manufacturing and packing processes to facilitate trouble-free assembly. Always use extreme care when moving or loading/unloading an...