I joked once that choosing the perfect sized grill was as stressful as buying my wife her engagement ring.  You want a grill that is perfect for your daily use, but may also allow you some extra room to grow for when you entertain friends and family.

How To Choose A Big Green Egg

Check out our handy reference guide below and happy shopping for your new Big Green Egg.

 

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MINI MAX BIG GREEN EGG

Cooking Grate Diameter                 13”

Cooking Grate Area                         133 sq in

Weight                                               76 #

Perfect For: Camping, Tailgating, Poolside and RV Traveling

Food Capacity: 12# Turkey, 4 Burgers, 1 Vertical Chicken, 2 Steaks or 1 rack of ribs

Add Ons Available: Portable Nest, Egg Mates, rEGGulator Top, ConvEGGtor, Egg Genius, Cast Iron Cooking Grids, and Cover

MEDIUM BIG GREEN EGG

Cooking Grate Diameter                 15”

Cooking Grate Area                         177 sq in

Weight                                               114 #

Perfect For: Smaller families or Couples

Food Capacity: 18# Turkey, 6 Burgers, 3 Vertical Chickens, 4 Steaks or 4 racks Of Ribs (vertical)

Add Ons Available: Egg Nest, 17” Acacia Egg Mates, rEGGulator Top, ConvEGGtor, Egg Genius, Pizza or Baking Stones, Cast Iron Cooking Grids, and Cover

LARGE BIG GREEN EGG

Cooking Grate Diameter                 18.25”

Cooking Grate Area                         262 sq in

Weight                                               162 #

Perfect For: Most families and light entertaining

Food Capacity: 20# Turkey, 12 Burgers, 6 Vertical Chickens, 4 Steaks or 4 racks Of Ribs (vertical)

Add Ons Available: Egg Nest+Handler, Modular Nest System, 49” Cooking Island, rEGGulator Top, Large ConvEGGtor, Large EGGspander, Egg Genius, Rib or Roast Racks, Pizza or Baking Stones, Cast Iron Cooking Grids, and Cover

EXTRA LARGE BIG GREEN EGG

Cooking Grate Diameter                 24”

Cooking Grate Area                         452 sq in

Weight                                               219 #

Perfect For: Large families, cookouts and entertaining

Food Capacity: 2 - 20# Turkey, 24 Burgers, 11 Chickens, 12 Steaks or 12 racks Of Ribs (vertical)

Add Ons Available: Egg Nest+Handler, Modular Nest System, 76” Cooking Island, rEGGulator Top, XLarge ConvEGGtor, XLarge EGGspander, Egg Genius, Rib or Roast Racks, Pizza or Baking Stones, Cast Iron Cooking Grids, and Cover

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Published: 8/20/2020