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Inaugural Cook on the Mini Max (Pic heavy)

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JRWhitee
JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
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I picked up the Mini Max today at 3:00 put it together and had it lit with some Ozark Oak by 6:00 put on a Spatchcock Chicken rubbed with Tsunami Spin direct @400 by 6:30. At 7:30 the white meat was at 158 and dark at 185, I pulled and wrapped the chicken in foil and grilled some asparagus seasoned with EVOO, sesame seeds and Himalayan Salt for 10 minutes. Everything was Eggcellent. The Mini Max fired up and was at temp just like my other egg. I am looking forward to taking this with me to grill/smoke when I am away from home. With the carrier it will be easy to transport. It was worth the wait. 
                                                            
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Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
Green Man Group 
Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • Smokinpig
    Smokinpig Posts: 739
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    Very nice.

    LBGE Atlanta, GA


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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    I'm glad to see that someone was finally able to get one. As always the food looks awesome brother Whitee. Enjoy the new egg my friend.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,971
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    Is there anything to stop the grid from sliding off?

    Nice cook, and I'm looking forward to seeing more cooks on the minimax. Keep us posted.
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    edited November 2014
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    The grid slides a little but doesn't go past the felt. The grid is actually a little below the felt line.
                                                                
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    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • Dyal_SC
    Dyal_SC Posts: 6,056
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    Niiice!! B-) Saw your FB pic earlier. Very jealous! Can't wait to hear your feedback on the new addition!!
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  • Grillin_beers
    Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
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    I'm very jealous. I'm curious to see pics of it set up for indirect cooking.
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    Wait, someone cooked something tonight?  :-?

    Looks great, thanks for sharing!
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
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    Very nice! LOVE seeing it in use. Thanks for the pics
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • RiverDoc
    RiverDoc Posts: 572
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    Great to see?
    -Todd
    Franklin N.C. LBGE and a SBGE
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  • bcsnave
    bcsnave Posts: 1,009
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    Congrats!!!!

    The Dude..a Mini and a Large Egg..a DigiQ DX (BGE Green)..some Cast Iron...a Thermapen.............and an Ol' Fashion

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    Glenbeulah, WI

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  • SkinnyV
    SkinnyV Posts: 3,404
    edited November 2014
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    Very nice and thanks for the updates and pics.
    Seattle, WA
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  • Philly35
    Philly35 Posts: 858
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    Awesome! I want one but SWMBO says otherwise...
    NW IOWA
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    @JRWhitee‌
    What are your overall thoughts on the mini max? Satisfied with its performance? Any quirks?

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • SkinnyV
    SkinnyV Posts: 3,404
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    I keep thinking $700 with the PS and all ...seems like all but the mini and stand alone were about $500

    So looking at it like that its not bad.

    Looks like you don't need accessories, grid looks high enough, PS covers I directs. What's missing?
    Seattle, WA
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
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    SGH said:
    @JRWhitee‌ What are your overall thoughts on the mini max? Satisfied with its performance? Any quirks?
    I was satisfied, of course I just did an indirect cook. I guess the true test would be a low and slow, I had it up to temp in 15 minutes with some ozark oak and the cook went well, it took about an hour just like on the large.
                                                                
    _________________________________________________
    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    Congratulations!  Your bird looks delicious.  When can I come over?
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    I love lamp..
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
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    @nolaegghead your are welcome anytime my friend, the eggs are usually cooking every weekend.
                                                                
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    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    @JRWhitee - thanks!  Give me a heads up next time you're in NOLA and I'll buy you drink, brother Whitee
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  • Mickey
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    Very nice. Thanks for the post. Thoughts to raising the grid?
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • JRWhitee
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    Mickey said:
    Very nice. Thanks for the post. Thoughts to raising the grid?
    I am hoping ceramic grill store will come up with a woo to raise the grid.
                                                                
    _________________________________________________
    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    JRWhitee said:


    Mickey said:

    Very nice. Thanks for the post. Thoughts to raising the grid?

    I am hoping ceramic grill store will come up with a woo to raise the grid.
    And (bet you see right) hopefully be able to hold a stone for indirect.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • SkinnyV
    SkinnyV Posts: 3,404
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    Mickey,

    U now thinking about getting one?
    Seattle, WA
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    SkinnyV said:

    Mickey,

    U now thinking about getting one?

    Yes. But I have aMini with all the toys. I want to find out if Tom will have a Woo ready and if it will have a stone for indirect and pizza. Problem is with my Carten it is portable as can be. What is the weight differences?
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • SkinnyV
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    The more I see it the more tempted I get. Now running the numbers if I sold the mini and the toys what would I be looking at.
    Seattle, WA
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  • Terrebandit
    Terrebandit Posts: 1,750
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    Thanks. Gonna get one soon.
    Dave - Austin, TX
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  • Terrebandit
    Terrebandit Posts: 1,750
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    SkinnyV said:
    The more I see it the more tempted I get. Now running the numbers if I sold the mini and the toys what would I be looking at.

    just guessing but would it be a life without a mini or toys?
    Dave - Austin, TX
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  • SkinnyV
    SkinnyV Posts: 3,404
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    Meant the mini and accessories. The hit $ would be big though used eggs don't go for a great deal especially a mini.
    I would only sell because a mini and mini max would be.too similar to keep imo.
    Seattle, WA
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  • SMITTYtheSMOKER
    SMITTYtheSMOKER Posts: 2,668
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    Mickey said:
     Thoughts to raising the grid?
    Maybe another fire ring from a small?  Just a thought.

     

    -SMITTY     

    from SANTA CLARA, CA

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  • Big_Green_Craig
    Big_Green_Craig Posts: 1,578
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    Awesome as usual Jim!
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
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    I was playing around with raised setups last night. The small woo fits and the dome will close but taking out the fire ring and using the woo on the fire box seemed like the best option for the small woo. The KJ junior heat deflector with the KJ cooking grate is perfect though. The legs fit into the fire ring notches and the KJ grate is actually about a half inch bigger so it fits the egg better even. I am gonna call KJ today and see if they sell their deflector and grate individually. I will upload pics later with woo and deflector options.
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