In early October, more than 5,000 fans of the cult grill Big Green Egg — affectionately dubbed EGGheads — descended upon Coolray Field, in the Atlanta suburb of Lawrenceville, for EGGtoberfest.

The Big Green Egg is a unique, versatile outdoor cooker. It can function as a grill, smoker, and even oven. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps of setting up and using the Big Green Egg ...