CGW swing grid Small/minimax thoughts

Jeremiah

I'm getting a little tired of trial and error accessories and figured I'd pose the question here. I'm wanting the CGW swing rack for my MM. For two reasons. One, I really like grilling on cast iron. (They say this produces similar results) And I'm wanting to replace my craycort three piece. (If anyone wants it let me know I'll send it to you) Second, I really want a good second tier for added space. (I did the redneck second grid with bolts). SO does anyone have one for a small/ mm? Thoughts???

yogi84

I'll take the craycourt....

biggreenrob

I really like my CGW swing rack on my Mini Max. It's great for low and slow but I prefer my cast iron for direct cooks.  The CGW does not sear as well compared to the stainless or cast iron. 

Jeremiah

Hmm. How do you use it for low and slows?? 

SoCalTim

If you had a lg egg, I'd sell u my Swing Grate - cheap. I hate the damn thing.

Jeremiah

@SoCalTim I do. Pm sent. 

biggreenrob

Jeremiah said:

Hmm. How do you use it for low and slows?? 

I use the PartyQ.  It's been great.  It comes in handy towards the end of cooks when the outer lumps of charcoal need stoking but you can easily do a 8-10 hour cook.  I am also using the Kick Ash Basket too which has made a big improvement with air flow.  I am about to replace my plate setter with a Woo setup so I will be anxious to see how much the airflow improves.  Here's a couple pics of some low and slow cooks on the Mini Max.  This pork butt was 8.5#.

dboram

@Jeremiah I am interested too. Love my CGW setup for my large and debating getting one for the MM. This thread helps...

@biggreenrob What is that contraption holding your temp prob?

caliking

@biggreenrob - sorry if I've asked this before, but where did you get the probe protector thingys and the grid level probe holder/stand? (and sorry for the hijack)

snoqualmiesmoker

Looks like the BBQ guru Probe tree. 
https://www.bbqguru.com/StoreNav?CategoryId=3&ProductId=55

biggreenrob

The temperature probe tree is from BBQ Guru:
https://www.bbqguru.com/StoreNav?CategoryId=3&ProductId=55


The grill probe covers came with the iGrill2.  I looked around and couldn't find anyone selling them separately.

Big_Green_Craig

Jeremiah said:

Hmm. How do you use it for low and slows?? 

Load it up with anything. You could probably fit 3 dozen+ ABTs on it. It's definitely better with smaller items. 

Here's a shot from a recent catering gig. I used the Mini Max to smoke all of the appetizers, while the client's Large was used for the main course. These apps cook fairly quickly so I just kept rotating them in and out. There was always a fresh batch.   (spinach & artichoke stuffed portobello mushrooms and Italian sausage & feta cheese stuffed sweet peppers) 

Jeremiah

Will it fit on the woo?

Big_Green_Craig

Jeremiah said:

Will it fit on the woo?

No clue. 

biggreenrob

Jeremiah said:

Will it fit on the woo?

I have one on its way.  I will let you know over the weekend.

biggreenrob

biggreenrob said:

Jeremiah said:

Will it fit on the woo?

I have one on its way.  I will let you know over the weekend.

biggreenrob said:

Jeremiah said:

Will it fit on the woo?

I have one on its way.  I will let you know over the weekend.

@Jeremiah - The CGW mod for the MiniMax fits with the Woo.  The upper tier is tight in in the dome when the Woo rests on the upper portion of the fire ring.  I may adjust things this week or next.

Jeremiah

@biggreenrob I've been hoping you'd post this! Please keep the pics coming! You're my guinea pig!!!!