Grill a favorite steak, experiment with baking or settle in for a slow cook. The Large EGG is a versatile foundation for an outdoor kitchen shaped around the way you enjoy cooking.
Cooker weight: 162 lb; supporting base must be appropriate.
Made for moments like these
01
Give a weeknight a different ending
Bring dinner outside instead of keeping everyone in separate rooms. Prepare your ingredients before heating the grill, then make the cook part of the time you spend together.
02
Host without an overcomplicated menu
Build the meal around one main dish and a few sides. Keep raw ingredients, cooked food and serving tools organized so you can concentrate on the food and the conversation.
03
Make the weekend worth slowing down for
Set aside time to try a recipe you have saved, practice temperature control and serve the result at your own table. A dedicated outdoor cooking setup makes that ritual easier to repeat.
Specifications at a glance
Brand
Big Green Egg
Model
117632
Fuel
Lump charcoal
Cooking surface
18.25-inch diameter; 262 square inches
Body
Heat-retaining ceramic
Cooker weight
162 lb; supporting base must be appropriate
Your questions, answered
Who is this model a good fit for?
For cooks who want to build a ceramic cooking setup; stands, tables and accessories depend on the chosen configuration.
Where can I use it?
Use this model outdoors in an open, appropriately ventilated location. It needs a stable support surface and the manufacturer’s clearances from walls, overhead structures and combustible materials.
What power or fuel does it need?
Fuel: Lump charcoal. Follow the installation manual for connection and clearance requirements.
How do I get the best results on the first use?
Follow the initial preparation and preheating steps for this model, then start with a straightforward recipe. Leave room between ingredients, manage the heat for the recipe and check food doneness with a suitable food thermometer.
How much food can I make at once?
The listed cooking dimensions and capacity are shown in the specifications table. Food size, cookware and spacing affect each batch. For a gathering, prepare ingredients in advance and allow the cooking surface to recover between batches.
What does everyday cleaning involve?
Follow the model’s cleaning sequence after cooking and allow hot parts to cool before handling. Remove food residue and maintain the grease or ash collection areas as applicable. A flat-top surface also needs the care and seasoning routine specified by its manufacturer.
