Small egg owners why the small and do you also have another size egg?

Bonar

I have a large egg and like it. Would like to have a second egg to have other small items cooking at another temp. Was thinking the small would fit the bill and save on coals when large not needed. I currently use a weber Smokey Joe for small cooks, but messy cleanup compared to egg. I really enjoy the self cleaning aspect of the eggs. Your thoughts and advise most welcome.

Lowflyer

You answered your own question!!!
Get a small, you won't regret it. I have a large and a small, tried to buy a mini tonight

Fred19Flintstone

I have an XL, small & mini. I use the small & mini when away from home because they're easy to transport. At home, I use mostly the small to compliment my workhorse, the XL. Don't think the mini is just a cute toy. It has better performance than any other egg I have and gets plenty of use.

caliking

Depends on how many you want to cook for and whether you intend to travel much with it.

Get the small if you can lift about 70 lbs (I think), cooking for more than 4 or so people regularly, plan on doing a lot of lo n slo.

Get the mini if you need a lighter more portable egg, do more grilling, cook for 2 -4 people, or just want @Mickey to like you

Others will join in with more info.

Austin Egghead

Why a small.....cause it fit on the back porch and just two us. Small shares porch with mini (easier to pick up and take on trips). Large and SS table on lower patio for big cooks.

SmokeyPitt

I have a large and small as well.  Just as you suggested- I got the small to have some extra cooking space and I wanted it for camping/tailgating.  It is not quite as portable as I thought it would be, but it's not too bad.   

Just my $.02, but I wouldn't let lump usage factor into the decision too much.  It's a nice added bonus if you want a small anyway; but the difference in usage is not that great.  Considering a small will run you $500 or so- it would take a lifetime of cooking to make up the difference in lump savings.  

FanOfFanboys

I have large and just recently got a mini but I have two buddies and each only have a small. Both married. It's just enough room for everything they need without being overkill.

SmokinTiger81

Started with a large, and then added a small--use the small for secondary cooks at home (appetizers while something else on large) and mainly to take on the road--tailgating, eggfests, etc.  Specifically picked the small because of weight/portability--felt medium would be too much to travel with.

UrbanEgg

Have you considered a medium? I don't have a small, but have the medium which seems to be a real oddball in the group.  

It's just the two of us so it works well.  The problem arises when you want to start grilling veggies or sides along with your main cook.  Your options become limited when you begin entertaining a few guests.  But it's big enough to fit my smoked fish contraption or compliment a cook with an additional egg.

I do have a large as well.

BOWHUNR

Why?:  It is the perfect size to cook just about anything for my wife and I and it is still small enough to take camping and tailgating.

Other Eggs:  Two large and a mini.  The larges have pretty much become my "smokers and bakers".  The mini is just plain fun to cook on, but I find the extra real estate of the small nice when cooking for two or more.

Mike

MrCookingNurse

The medium is the red headed step child. Steer clear. Ha jk, but it's an oddball.



I have a large and small. Got my small about a year after my large. I use my small two to three times more than my large. Big momma is set up just for the big show, having company over, or doing a long low and slow. I'm not comfortable putting the small over 4 hours right now.

I use my small 3-4 times a week on a good week, haven't egg'd much lately been crazy busy around my place.

I can comfortably move the small around, yes @caliking I believe it is 75 lbs. I went to get mine and the dealer had a mini and small on hold. I personally wanted the few inches more of real estate but would love the mini if I was only cooking for myself or traveling more than I do.

The small is perfect for tailgating and camping. Hoping to get some use out of that this fall.

I'd have no problem with a medium if you were never gonna move it, and didn't want any accessories, and also you can get a large for almost the same price if you shop around or at least 100$ more. I'm not rich, but what's a hundred dollars when your buying a 700$ grill that will last a lifetime.

Bonar

Thank you all for your input, I think I will stay on course and secure a small egg for my home station and deployments.

The Naked Whiz

Last time I looked, the small was 60 pounds.  Whatever, it's portable if that enters into your plans.  But let me quote my good friend Nature Boy on choosing between a mini and a small as a companion cooker:

"The mini is cool. Very cool. You can sear the pants off anything. And you can pick it up and run with it. Well, not until it's cooled down :-) Anyways, the small is of another world. Surprisingly long burn on a load of charcoal, and it don't sear too bad itself. Plus you can put a dutch oven on it, or set it up indirect and roll a rack of ribs. You can hang a small drip pan on the fire ring, and set up 2 tiers for doing chicken or whatever. It's really a lot like your large, only smaller. If you want something to run around with, and throw in the trunk on a whim, and you want to put a mean 45 second sear on an elk steak....then get the mini. If you want a versatile cooker to compliment your large, get the small."

Dave in Florida

I have a large and a small.  I use my small just as you stated for smaller cooks and sides.  Plus I can travel easy with my small for camping and such. My next egg will be an XL to go with my large.

Hi54putty

Large and small but use the small most of the time.

MrCookingNurse

Dave in Florida said:

I have a large and a small.  I use my small just as you stated for smaller cooks and sides.  Plus I can travel easy with my small for camping and such. My next egg will be an XL to go with my large.

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Cowdogs

The small has the classic shape and performance of the larger eggs.  It will run overnight doing a low and slow just like the larger eggs.  It will sear.  Great little grill.

I have an XL to go with it.  It's a great combo.  I use the XL about 3-4 times a month, and the small will be used 3-4 times a week. Yeah, sometime the XL is too big for what I am cooking, but I don't care.  I rather have the extra room and not need it.

Fred19Flintstone

MrCookingNurse said:

Word
Street cred bonus points right there!

pasoegg

have a large and small and use the small for 1 rack of ribs or meatloaf etc....would not part with either one of them....picked up the small of Clist for a good price....

The Naked Whiz

Cowdogs said:

The small has the classic shape and performance of the larger eggs.  It will run overnight doing a low and slow just like the larger eggs.  It will sear.  Great little grill.

I have an XL to go with it.  It's a great combo.  I use the XL about 3-4 times a month, and the small will be used 3-4 times a week. Yeah, sometime the XL is too big for what I am cooking, but I don't care.  I rather have the extra room and not need it.

Also, the small is capable of doing 2 butts overnight if you apply yourself.  Old Dave used to show people how.  I wish he had let me use his photos.  It was pretty cool.

bbqlearner

Have large, small and mini. Love the mini for speed, capability and travel while I used small for larger quantity cooks to support the large.

Bonar

Just got a small today to go with my large, so looking forward to small cooks and burning less fuel.

henapple

Fred19Flintstone said:

MrCookingNurse said:

Word
Street cred bonus points right there!

Actually... Negative street cred points. The 80's called... They want their lingo back. )

JonFL

I have a small for two people.  I live in the city in an apartment so I need something portable.  You wouldn't believe all I have gotten on the small.  For two people it's great, but since you have the large, no worries if you have more than that.  Get it!  Won't regret it!

Mickey

My first Egg was a small. Then a Large and a Mini. From that point I just never used the Small and I sold it.  Lots of years later I still think I  did the correct thing....

Fred19Flintstone

Fred19Flintstone said:

I have an XL, small & mini. I use the small & mini when away from home because they're easy to transport. At home, I use mostly the small to compliment my workhorse, the XL. Don't think the mini is just a cute toy. It has better performance than any other egg I have and gets plenty of use.

UPDATE - Since I posted this in June, I have bought the 2-Tier Swing Rack for my small.  What a great eggcessory!  It expands the capabilities of the small and suddenly, the small doesn't seem so small.  I posted this photo a couple of weeks ago from the maiden voyage of my new swing rack. 

Bonar

wow where did you get the swing rack for the small?

Fred19Flintstone

www.ceramicgrillworks.com - Franco is a nice guy he can answer any questions you have.

smokesniffer

Large and a small, love the combo, small is portable enough that we can take it camping, tailgating, even to work for a Saturday BBQ with the guys. You will love, don't wait.

Ragtop99

XL and medium here.  Two steps down seems to be a popular second egg choice.