If you have decided to buy a Big Green Egg kamado-style barbeque grill, you may be pondering a few final questions. The biggest dilemma many buyers have is how to choose the right size Big Green Egg. There are seven sizes of Big Green Eggs to choose from, and each one has its purpose. We suggest you start thinking in terms of what type of food you like to grill and how many people you typically serve. Aqua Pools carries all sizes of the Big Green Egg and would love to share some information with you that could help you decide which model is right for you.
The Mini Big Green Egg is a good choice for you if you like to pop your grill in the car and take it with you to the beach, to tailgate, or camping. At 39 pounds, it is pretty easy to move from place to place. There is a carrier attachment available to make transporting it easier. You won’t have as many options as to what you can cook on it because of its 10” grill diameter and the size of the chamber that holds charcoal. A steak, a couple of chicken breasts or burgers work well on this model.
Large. The Large EGG is the most popular size and a favorite to handle the cooking needs of most families and gatherings of friends. … Medium. … Small. … MiniMax. … Mini.
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The Mini-Max and the Small Big Green Egg
The Mini-Max and Small Big Green Eggs have a 13” grill and weigh in at 76-80 pounds. The Mini-Max is very portable and comes with a carrier attachment, which is great for tailgating and picnics. Both sizes work well for those of you who have just a balcony or small patio on which to do your grilling. You can cook a 12-pound turkey, four burgers, a couple of steaks, and one rack of ribs.
The Small size has a deeper chamber for holding charcoal, so you have more options for the length of time your charcoal will last. These smaller sizes are often a popular choice as an additional grill for those with a larger grill who need overflow room when cooking. Accessories that work well are the cast iron skillet and griddle, the baking stone, and the Conveggtor for indirect cooking. In addition, all sizes from the Mini-Max on up can be placed on a “nest” stand which raises the grill off the ground.
The Medium Big Green Egg is perfect for a couple or small family. It weighs 114 pounds and has a 15” diameter grill surface. All accessories work with the Medium grill including the Dutch oven, griddle and the chicken holder. You can grill six burgers, two chickens, an 18-pound turkey and four racks of ribs on it.
The Large Big Green Egg
Without a doubt, the Large size BGE is the most popular size. It’s a big boy at 162 pounds and has a versatile 18.25” grill surface. It’s perfect for the average sized family who entertains from time to time. All Eggcessories work with this style, including the fantastic Eggspander multi-level rack, Dutch oven, various cast iron griddles, and the ceramic chicken roaster. You may be getting the idea that Big Green Egg accessories have a cult following! No problem cooking a 20-pound turkey, a dozen burgers or steaks, a couple of pizzas, and loads of racks of ribs on this size Big Green Egg. Buyers often add a table surround or custom cooking island when they purchase this model.
The XLarge size Big Green Egg has a huge cooking capacity. It has a 24” grill diameter and weighs 219 pounds. Its capacity is ideal for large gatherings and entertaining big groups. With this size, several meals can even be prepared at once. This model is popular with caterers and cooking professionals.
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FAQ
What are the sizes of the green eggs?
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Grid diameter
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Weight
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Big Green Egg SMALL
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33 cm
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36 kg
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Big Green Egg MEDIUM
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40 cm
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51 kg
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Big Green Egg LARGE
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46 cm
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73 kg
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Big Green Egg XLARGE
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61 cm
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99 kg
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How big is the XXL Big Green Egg?
Is large green egg big enough?
How big is a big green egg Grill?
The cooking area on this model is 133 square inches, which means that 4 burgers, 1 rack of ribs, or one 12-pound turkey can be cooked on it at any one time. The grid is 13 inches in diameter, and the grill overall weighs 76lbs. From the base to the top of the Big Green Egg, the height measurement is 19.5 inches.
How big is a big green egg?
The large Big Green Egg has sufficient cooking surface to accommodate homemade meatloaf, a 16-inch pizza, a dozen burgers, and seven rib racks. One can also cook six large chickens positioned vertically on the large Big Green Egg ’s 262-square-inch (about 1.82 square feet or 1688 square centimeters) cooking area.
What size Big Green Egg do I Need?
Most families pick a medium- or large-sized Big Green Egg, while commercial establishments often go for the 2XL. However, it is not uncommon for some households to have several Big Green Egg units. For example, a family might have a large EGG for backyard fun and a MiniMax EGG for camping and tailgating.
Where can I buy Big Green Egg grills?
Big Green Egg only allows certain retailers to carry its products — and Amazon isn’t one of them. In fact, you can’t buy one online anywhere. The Big Green Egg site has a feature called Find A Dealer that’ll direct you to the shiny, green grills in person.