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Crunch time... MM or KJ

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  • hondabbq
    hondabbq Posts: 1,980
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    I would have had a MM as well for a steal of a price, NIB ( it was a weeding gift and the couple didn't want it, so they put it on Kijiji) but Big Bad Bruce wouldn't honor the warranty.

    Did I need it? Nope I have a large and a mini, but ill buy anything for a good price that I know I can use. If I liked it I could have sold the mini or vice versa.

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  • tonyled
    tonyled Posts: 536
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    i was in your exact same boat about a year ago.  went with the kj jr and never looked back.  bought it at the costco roadshow and as was said with the accessories it comes with its closer to $2-300 cheaper than the minimax.  since 99% of the time its just the wife and i, it has replaced my large as my work horse

    here is a spatched bird on the joe jr


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  • Wylecyot
    Wylecyot Posts: 203
    edited November 2016
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    I have the KJ Jr.  Here's my comparison with the MM.  No matter which way you go, I strongly suggest a Kick-Ash basket or an after-market fire grate to improve air flow.  Makes a big difference with this size cooker.

    Hope this helps!



    Large BGE, Medium BGE, Kamado Joe Jr, 36" Blackstone Griddle Blackstone Tailgater and Roccbox owner/operator from Los Angeles
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  • bhedges1987
    bhedges1987 Posts: 3,201
    edited November 2016
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    Thanks for all of the input.... I am kind of leaning towards a Mini now.... SO question for those mini owners.  The woo recommended? Is there really much benefit to having the woo on a mini?  As stated previously, I will do an occasional 4-6lb pork butt while camping. (That is if the mini can pull that off)

     I assume get an 8.5" stone from amazon to fit inside of the woo vs going with the egg plate setter?

    **edit** would the 3" smokeware thermometer fit on this egg? Not sure if its face is too big?

    Thanks

    @Mickey  @SGH

    Kansas City, Missouri
    Large Egg
    Mini Egg

    "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" - Gandalf


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  • FearlessTheEggNoob
    FearlessTheEggNoob Posts: 888
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    For camping? Neither.

    Akorn Jr FTW

    Gittin' there...
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  • EggHeadinFlorida
    EggHeadinFlorida Posts: 892
    edited November 2016
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    bhedges1987 said:
    **edit** would the 3" smokeware thermometer fit on this egg? Not sure if its face is too big?

    Thanks

    @Mickey  @SGH
    The 3" face has nothing to do with fitting on the Egg. The stem sizes are all universal. So they will fit in the mini.
    XL bge, Mini max & 36 BS Griddle.
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
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    FearlessTheEggNoob said:
    For camping? Neither.

    Akorn Jr FTW


    Agreed @fearlesstheeggnoob , but I think we're in the minority.  Plenty of guys want to transport their eggs.  Where I go camping, bouncing a ceramic egg would stress me out.  

    A Weber kettle with a slow and seer insert would be my choice.  
    Phoenix 
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    bhedges1987 said:
    Thanks for all of the input.... I am kind of leaning towards a Mini now.... SO question for those mini owners.  The woo recommended? Is there really much benefit to having the woo on a mini?  As stated previously, I will do an occasional 4-6lb pork butt while camping. (That is if the mini can pull that off)

     I assume get an 8.5" stone from amazon to fit inside of the woo vs going with the egg plate setter?

    **edit** would the 3" smokeware thermometer fit on this egg? Not sure if its face is too big?

    Thanks

    @Mickey  @SGH
    Very much so. Also a 9" CI Lodge griddle. 
    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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  • Reltserw
    Reltserw Posts: 45
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    I have a large egg and wanted to get something a little more compact for daily cooks - two steaks, chicken breast, pork chops, etc. I scoured Craigslist for a MM or a KJ Jr. to try and find one on the cheap. Soon enough I came across a Jr. that was new in the box for an outstanding deal and couldn't pass it up. 

    Anyways, the Jr. has been amazing so far and I probably use it a little more than my Large. Heats up quickly, uses minimal lump and shuts down quickly as well. Also had a crack in the firebox last week - one email to their warranty deptartment and within 30 mins I received an email stating that the replacement part was on the way. 

    I would highly recommend the KJ (although biased as I have never used the MM) 
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  • Chillin@5
    Chillin@5 Posts: 72
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    I have a MM and bought my brother a KJjr for xmas last year because of the red color. I have used them side by side several times and I prefer MM. it is easier to get to high temps and control.  kJ works fine but there is a difference in the density of the ceramic and quality. 
    1 XL , 1 LBGE , 1MM a very tolerant hubby and 2 hungry teenage boys with a lot of friends. I Love playin' with charcoal and sippin' Bourbon in Fenton, MI. Live Large!
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