James Brown
Jim and the EGG
As part of Big Green Egg’s 50th birthday celebrations, we’re sharing 50 brand-new recipes from an amazing cast of cooks. So far, they’ve all been famous in one way or another. Although James Brown – Jim to his friends – has a very famous name, he’s no celebrity. But his recipes for the EGG are very, very good.
Jim, from East Dean in Sussex, was the worthy winner of our recent Instagram recipe competition. He’s been cooking on his EGG for around nine months, having coveted one for ages. In a nice piece of symmetry, it was his 50th birthday present to himself, and he’s used it relentlessly ever since it arrived – at least two or three times a week. “I try to use it to the max,” he says. “I can honestly say that since I’ve had the EGG, my oven utilisation has probably dropped by about 80 per cent!”
A CHAT WITH Jim
Jim sat down to chat with us about his love of outdoor cooking, the incredible versatility of the EGG, and where he looks for inspiration for his year-round alfresco cooking.
Jim’s Hot-smoked side of salmon with Beetroot and whipped feta
Jim’s winning recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser: a whole side of salmon, slowly hot-smoked in a maple syrup glaze, paired with earthy autumn veg and some garlicy whipped feta.
LARGE & LARGER
Jim is the owner of a Large Big Green Egg, the perfect size for a cook who regular caters for a family of four. It’s big enough to feed many more mouths than that, so no one goes hungry when friends and family come visiting at the weekend. To make the most of its capacity, Jim is a regular user of the EGGspander System, which significantly increases the available cooking space and allows for the simultaneous use of different surfaces and modes.
SHARING IS CARING
Our recipe competition involved EGG owners sharing pictures of their finest creations on Instagram. Whether or not there’s a prize at stake, we’re always keen to see what you’re cooking. Over the years, we’ve developed a lovely online community of EGG afficionados who share the culinary joy and offer mutual support and advice. Jim (@jimsbge) is a regular contributor. Make sure you tag us in to your next alfresco triumph.
Join us for our 50th Celebrations
There’s no party quite like a Big Green Egg party. There’s something about cooking in the open air over fire and smoke that turns casual gatherings into special occasions and special occasions into truly memorable events. We’ve been providing those magical moments for people all around the world since the brand’s foundation exactly 50 years ago. Throughout 2024, we have been celebrating our 50th birthday the only way we know how: bringing people together to share exceptional food and unforgettable experiences.
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