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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    Hibby said:
    Looks like you're all set SGH
    I'm ready brother. Now I just need some time off from work. 

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

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  • bcsnave
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    @SGH  I have a plate setter..should have got the woo and stones....why did you get the Hi que? I never had issues getting it up (to temp..lol)

    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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  • bcsnave
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    SGH said:
    Ladeback69 said:
    @SGH, I would have loved to have gotten a mini, but SWMBO said no, but yes to this.  It's called a Kahuna and does a decent job of cooking , but I know the mini would get up to temp faster and have more toys.  It is my weekday cooker for burgers, steaks, and chicken.  Gets to 400 in a little over 15 minutes.  The XL takes at least twice that and burns more lump.
    Dude, that's a very nice little rig!!


    wow..for $169 its a deal

    http://www.totallyfurniture.com/rta-kahuna-kh-13r.html?ref=gs&gclid=CLS6y6bIwsQCFeJj7AodxWwAPA

    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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  • BOWHUNR
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    +1 on the Lodge griddle Mickey mentioned.


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    I'm ashamed what I did for a Klondike Bar!!

    Omaha, NE
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  • ryantt
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    @SoCalTim @johnkitchens thanks for the information. My xl seems to get up to temp quickly, but if this will help I've got to have it.  Ordering it now, this form is awesome, except for the fact it's always costing me money....lol. 
    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • SGH
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    bcsnave said:
    @SGH  I have a plate setter..should have got the woo and stones....why did you get the Hi que? I never had issues getting it up (to temp..lol)
    As far as plate setter versus stones, I like both. It's really a personal choice. For my large egg I have the following, plate setter and Woo, adjustable rig with a oval stone and a round stone plus the spider. That said, I use the plate setter 99 percent of the time on my large.  I really like the plate setter myself. Some seem to dislike it for various reasons but I have had great luck with it so I keep on using it. I do use my plate setter in the Woo, it makes it much easier to handle. I highly recommend getting a Woo to anyone who uses the plate setter. Also you can use the Woo without the setter for raised direct cooking. 

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  • Hotch
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    @SGH Was it you that posted a pic awhile back that had the bge large CI lump grate as a heat deflector in the mini? If so, how did that work for you?

    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • SGH
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    Hotch said:

    @SGH Was it you that posted a pic awhile back that had the bge large CI lump grate as a heat deflector in the mini? If so, how did that work for you?

    Yes sir, that was me. It does fine for some cooks in a pinch but you can't run the temp quite as high as true indirect. If time is not a issue and you keep the temps reasonably low, it works like a charm. All that said, the woo and stones are a better set up in my opinion. Full coverage for true indirect and it's much lighter. I recently had to replace my fire box and ring. I can't help but to wonder if the weight of the large lump grate was the culprit. 

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

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  • SGH
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    bcsnave said:
    why did you get the Hi que? I never had issues getting it up (to temp..lol)
    I have had such good luck with the High Q on my large, I thought why not. That said, I just did a test firing on the mini with the high q installed and it makes a huge difference. Much faster up to temp. 

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  • Fireman_Joe
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    Following this post as I have not bought any accessories for the Mini yet.
    Gambrills,Maryland

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  • SGH
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    Fireman_Joe said:
    Following this post as I have not bought any accessories for the Mini yet.
    If you don't buy anything else for the mini, at least get the woo and a stone so you can cook indirect. 

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

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  • Hotch
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    @SGH I have the Woo and 2 of the stones. I put the second on top of the grate for cooking Mini pizzas grandkids have made themselves.


    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
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  • SGH
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    Hotch said:

    @SGH I have the Woo and 2 of the stones. I put the second on top of the grate for cooking Mini pizzas grandkids have made themselves.


    That's a awesome idea. Going to give that a try myself.

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  • Hotch
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    When you pick up the Lodge CI fajita plate, don't forget the wooden under liner. It makes a great place to set the hot griddle.



    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • SGH
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    I'm ordering the lodge tomorrow.

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  • Hotch
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    @SGH I got my two (Great for serving up steaks warm) at AceMart Restaurant Supply.
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • Mickey
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    SGH said:
    I'm ordering the lodge tomorrow.
    Slacker B)
    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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  • SGH
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    Mickey said:
    SGH said:
    I'm ordering the lodge tomorrow.
    Slacker B)
    Brother I have only had one day off in 4 months. My slackness is justified!!!!!!

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

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  • SGH
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    @Mickey- I'm getting that carten as well. That is real nice. Thanks for posting it.

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  • bcsnave
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    Hotch said:

    When you pick up the Lodge CI fajita plate, don't forget the wooden under liner. It makes a great place to set the hot griddle.




    I've got 2 of them for the mini and the holders...I love to get the mini with the CI 9.25 lodge griddle "hot" to get a nice mahogany crust (thanks @cazzy) ..then finish in the large egg to a sweet MR

    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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  • SoCalTim
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    @SGH  ... Hey brother, got a question. I got a few extra $$'s in my pocket, what do you think about a cast iron grate for my mini? Is it overkill?
    I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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