How To Set Up for Low & Slow
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Patience is a virtue
A low & slow cook requires a bit of patience but very little effort. That said, there are a few things to consider to ensure that both meat and mind are as relaxed as possible.
Prepare your EGG
The clue to this mode’s success is in the name: maintaining a low, steady temperature for a long time. Before you even think about cooking, make sure the airways are clear. Give any leftover charcoal a good rake and dispose of the ash. Fill with fresh charcoal up to 5cm below the top of the Fire Ring, as you would any other cook.
Get up to temperature
Light and load your EGG. Once the ceramics have warmed up and the fire is established (around 10 minutes), close the Dome. Around 10˚C below your target temperature, add in your ConvEGGtor and Stainless Steel Grid. Close the Dome and let the temperature regulate. When it again reaches 10˚C below your target, adjust the vents in tandem until your chosen temperature is sustained.
Leave it be
Once set, don’t be tempted to move the coals around or open the Dome too often, as this will cause the heat to rise unpredictably. Instead, put your food in and leave the EGG alone.
Cook to temperature, not time
Because every cut is different in size, weight and fat content, it’s only by checking internal temperatures with a thermometer that you’ll be able to achieve a perfect finish. Check out our Internal Temperature guide for more on this.
It’s really important to rest your meat once it’s cooked. Our Butcher’s Paper will help. Unlike foil, it keeps the meat warm while allowing steam to escape.
Hand over control
The EGG Genius takes out all the guesswork by telling you exactly what’s happening inside your EGG. This is next-level barbecuing. Simply add your meat probe, and let the app do the rest. You’ll know when the cook’s done because the app will notify you. Spend your time worrying about what wine goes best with your slow-cooked lamb instead.
