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BGE Mini Max or KJ "JR"?
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I have a MM that I won at an Eggfest, I have only used it as a grill for steak and wings, I like it very much. Don't think I would shell out the $500.00 for one though, here are my dislikes with it, very heavy, needs a table of some kind, holds less lump than a small. I have a small in the Motor Home and I can load and unload it without help and roll it around in the nest when camping. The MM takes the wife and I to load and unload and is very difficult to get into the same hatch I keep the small in. I have not used the mini since I brought the MM home. I just don't like the red color of the KJ, have no doubt that it's a great product though, so if I was in your shoes I would just get a small BGE. Good luck with your decision.
I'm only hungry when I'm awake!
Okeechobee FL. Winter
West Jefferson NC Summer
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Few things, no issues with temp or heat on mine. I lit my fire and 10 mins later I was at 600 that was with no platesetter.
I've done pizzas 0 problems.
I've hauled it on vacation, nice cooker for 6 or so.
cooking for my daughters class today, I'm walking it a block to the park in a wagon so we will see how that goes.
yes my mini has been ignored since the MM only getting used very little.
good luck.
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Lit said:Please get the KJ. I would trade my MM with woo and plate setter for a KJ Jr in a second.------------------------------
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SkinnyV said:Dat KJ stand tho......MM wins,------------------------------
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tarheelmatt said:Lit said:Please get the KJ. I would trade my MM with woo and plate setter for a KJ Jr in a second.
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@Lit I hear the MM performs better if you burn Rockwood...
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DoubleEgger said:@Lit I hear the MM performs better if you burn Rockwood...
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tonyled said:i looked at both and went with kj jr for value. quality wise its every bit as good as a mini max and quite a bit cheaper. i have no regrets
Same with me, got mine at Costco Road Show last year
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I too am in the process of buying another egg for my in town location and the Costco road show is on now at my location. After reading all the info above I will probably by the Jr. My question is can you cook a rack of ribs or a pork butt on a MM or Jr. I will buy a medium if the answer is no as I want to cook more than hamburgers or steaks on it.Large BGE
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You can cook a pork butt on a mini so the answer is yes. A rack of ribs...one rack strategically placed.Seattle, WA
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DoubleEgger said:@Lit I hear the MM performs better if you burn Rockwood...
classic! style points for you!
OP: seriously, if we didn't talk about things like MM vs KJ jr, or lump, or how i light the egg, fridays would stink. we'd just drink bourbon and yell.Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle -
Lit said:tarheelmatt said:Lit said:Please get the KJ. I would trade my MM with woo and plate setter for a KJ Jr in a second.
I'm only hungry when I'm awake!
Okeechobee FL. Winter
West Jefferson NC Summer
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Jupiter Jim said:Lit said:tarheelmatt said:Lit said:Please get the KJ. I would trade my MM with woo and plate setter for a KJ Jr in a second.
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Lit said:Jupiter Jim said:Lit said:tarheelmatt said:Lit said:Please get the KJ. I would trade my MM with woo and plate setter for a KJ Jr in a second.
The head honcho of KJ has said on a different forum that they (KJ) don't really care if the person filing for a warranty is the first owner and that if a ceramic part breaks they'll send a replacement regardless.
“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk -
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bgeaddikt said:What about 2 MM vs a kj?
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Lit said:Jupiter Jim said:Lit said:tarheelmatt said:Lit said:Please get the KJ. I would trade my MM with woo and plate setter for a KJ Jr in a second.
I'm only hungry when I'm awake!
Okeechobee FL. Winter
West Jefferson NC Summer
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I have had no problem with getting quick high temps with Royal Oak! Oh but I have a Kick Ash basket in the MM.
I'm only hungry when I'm awake!
Okeechobee FL. Winter
West Jefferson NC Summer
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Jupiter Jim said:Lit said:Jupiter Jim said:Lit said:tarheelmatt said:Lit said:Please get the KJ. I would trade my MM with woo and plate setter for a KJ Jr in a second.
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Jupiter Jim said:I have had no problem with getting quick high temps with Royal Oak! Oh but I have a Kick Ash basket in the MM.
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Lit said:Jupiter Jim said:Lit said:Jupiter Jim said:Lit said:tarheelmatt said:Lit said:Please get the KJ. I would trade my MM with woo and plate setter for a KJ Jr in a second.
I'm only hungry when I'm awake!
Okeechobee FL. Winter
West Jefferson NC Summer
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Jupiter Jim said:Lit said:Jupiter Jim said:Lit said:Jupiter Jim said:Lit said:tarheelmatt said:Lit said:Please get the KJ. I would trade my MM with woo and plate setter for a KJ Jr in a second.
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Lit said:Jupiter Jim said:Lit said:Jupiter Jim said:Lit said:Jupiter Jim said:Lit said:tarheelmatt said:Lit said:Please get the KJ. I would trade my MM with woo and plate setter for a KJ Jr in a second.
I can completely agree with you on that statement. Peace my friend.
I'm only hungry when I'm awake!
Okeechobee FL. Winter
West Jefferson NC Summer
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Lit said:Jupiter Jim said:I have had no problem with getting quick high temps with Royal Oak! Oh but I have a Kick Ash basket in the MM.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 -
Looks like this chatter is getting hotter then any eggAustin, Tx
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I feel compelled to a pictoral on the MM hitting 400 degrees with no problem within 12-15 minutes. We can lay the issue to rest.
hauled mine today for a pre school potluck. I was up cooking and 400 degrees in no time. Kicked out 45 hot dogs in 25 minutes or so.
I will say I used leftover lump for the cook today.
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Lit said:bhedges1987 said:Lit said:Please get the KJ. I would trade my MM with woo and plate setter for a KJ Jr in a second.LBGE, Minimax
Owensboro, Kentucky
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Easy pizzas....yes my upper stone was smaller but no burning or other problems.. Someone else had successful pizza cooks using the 12" stone also. No issue.
http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1177863/mini-max-pizza-test-drive#latest
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Captain_Paul said:Lit said:bhedges1987 said:Lit said:Please get the KJ. I would trade my MM with woo and plate setter for a KJ Jr in a second.
The legs on the platesetter are like an inch or maybe even less. The heat coming off the platesetter is way hotter than your dome is reading and hotter than the air at the top of whatever you are cooking so you end yp with uneven cooking unless you flip whatever you are cooking.
Yes the KJ and the small egg have I would guess 4" seperation between the platesetter and your cooking grate when indirect. The JR doesn't have a platesetter they come with a device like the woo from the ceramic grill store with a stone for indirect but it's still like 4" seperation. -
SkinnyV said:
Easy pizzas....yes my upper stone was smaller but no burning or other problems.. Someone else had successful pizza cooks using the 12" stone also. No issue.
http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1177863/mini-max-pizza-test-drive#latest
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