Mini Advice/Opinion

FatDog · August 2009

After a few years of cooking on my large and small eggs, I have the need for a mini. OK, I don't technically NEED one, I just want one. The only thing is this ... how much can you actually cook on a mini? For instance, can you cook a couple of chicken breasts, two small steaks (5 oz. sirloin), or a pork tenderloin? How many ABTs will fit? Does anyone use a mini for tailgating? Where can I get one in North Carolina ...

So many questions. Thanks for the help.

Ex-Gasman · August 2009

Spartanburg SC has them if your close by. Went and looked at them last week. Looked like 4 hamburgers would fit if that will give you a idea.

loco_engr · August 2009

The mini will hold a whole package (8) hotdogs!
:laugh: :silly:

Double Bogey · August 2009

Alan the mini holds a surprising amount of food. 2 chicken breasts, yes; 2 small steaks, yes; pork tenderloin, yes; Never counted the ABT but a good number.
Tailgating would not be a problem. Like you I had a large and a small before I got my mini. I love the mini.

StoicDude · August 2009

If you are cooking for 1-2 it is great and it is more portable than other eggs, just by being smallest. It is still heavy, because it is about 35lbs.
I cooked a good sized ribeye, a porterhouse, 3 small potatoes, cut in half, 2 burgers. All at separate times.
You can probably fit 4 burgers, but its going to be tight.
2 fillet mignons should be no problem. 2 NY strips might be tight.
I don't think that you can fit 2 ribeyes.
Its a great grill, but if you have a small, I wouldn't bother. Then again, some consumer spending might be good for the country so go and get one. Haha.

StoicDude · August 2009

If you are cooking for 1-2 it is great and it is more portable than other eggs, just by being smallest. It is still heavy, because it is about 35lbs.
I cooked a good sized ribeye, a porterhouse, 3 small potatoes, cut in half, 2 burgers. All at separate times.
You can probably fit 4 burgers, but its going to be tight.
2 fillet mignons should be no problem. 2 NY strips might be tight.
I don't think that you can fit 2 ribeyes.
Its a great grill, but if you have a small, I wouldn't bother. Then again, some consumer spending might be good for the country so go and get one. Haha.

FatDog · August 2009

Stoic ...

I'd rather spend the dollars on a new egg than give one more dime to a congress/president who have no idea how to manage a budget. I'm all about helping the economy by letting the market work.

Enough politics ... now off to make some bread for tomorrow.

StoicDude · August 2009

If you are cooking for 1-2 it is great and it is more portable than other eggs, just by being smallest. It is still heavy, because it is about 35lbs.
I cooked a good sized ribeye, a porterhouse, 3 small potatoes, cut in half, 2 burgers. All at separate times.
You can probably fit 4 burgers, but its going to be tight.
2 fillet mignons should be no problem. 2 NY strips might be tight.
I don't think that you can fit 2 ribeyes.
Its a great grill, but if you have a small, I wouldn't bother. Then again, some consumer spending might be good for the country so go and get one. Haha.

Mainegg · August 2009

:blush:

WWSis · August 2009

Alan; I had a large for about three weeks and ran right out and got a mini! The size was also my concern before I got it. It does hold plenty of food for two - we have done two nice-size rib-eyes, four pork chops, three chicken halves, etc. It's a great addition to the large - fire it up for quick week-night meals. Love it.

[Deleted User] · August 2009

Two people? you're fine!

Three tenderloin steaks or hamburgers seem to fit best for me- tho I had no trouble with 4, just had to think outside the box!

I have brought it to work and brought it to one of my daughter's softball games

rosros · August 2009

basically look at your dinner plate and see how much food fits on it.

Ex-Gasman · August 2009

If I look at my dinner plate I better be getting a xlg. B)

cookn biker · August 2009

Getting eggcited for mine thanks to you all!!
FatDog, Just do it!!!

loco_engr · August 2009

:laugh: :laugh:

What is/happened in the last pic?

Frank from Houma · August 2009

I know you weren't expecting anyone to talk you out of getting a mini and I certainly won't. Take the mini tailgating and drag the small along too. They are both very portable.

Salmon

Duck breast

Cornbread

Stuffed Cornish Hens over veggies

Pancakes

Crawfish Fritata

Stuffed Pork Loin

Wings

Sliders

loco_engr · August 2009

Just did 2 KC Strips 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 without a problem.

Mainegg · August 2009

LOL you mean mine?? I was inside looking at new pics of this:

you need to watch your eggs... they are very jealous if you do not pay attention to them!!! :angry: :blink:

Grandpas Grub · August 2009

In one cook, I can cook more on the mini than my wife and I as well as 3 to 4 grand kids can eat.

GG

loco_engr · August 2009

What is/was this? :ohmy:

Florida Grillin Girl · August 2009

Hey Fatdog - here is a link that shows lots and lots of mini cooks. You can fit alot more on it than you would think.

http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=680588&catid=1#

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