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SciAggie
SciAggie Posts: 6,481
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I'm the proud new owner of a Mini Max. Bought and assembled today. Just ordered a Woo & Kick Ash Basket.
Life is good.

Coleman, Texas
Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
"Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                      YukonRon
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,839
    Congrats!  This site is a money hole.  Enjoy the new cooker, I'm sure you're going to love it!
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262

    Congrats @SciAggie   - Enjoy your new toy!
    Phoenix 
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    edited January 2016
    @SciAggieCongratulations brother. You will love having a extra egg standing by. I know you will put it to great use. Enjoy!!

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    @YEMTrey Yes, it's a money hole, but I've spent money on things I enjoyed much less. Best part is SWMBO didn't even kick about it. She's enjoying the food too much.
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • Chubbs
    Chubbs Posts: 6,929
    Awesome congrats. 
    Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    I pulled the trigger on a MM just before Christmas. I had recieved a surprise bonus at work.....didn't stop mine from kicking. She been talking eggervention. She not complaining about the output. You are gonna love that little critter cooker.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    northGAcock said:
    I pulled the trigger on a MM just before Christmas. I had recieved a surprise bonus at work.....didn't stop mine from kicking. She been talking eggervention. She not complaining about the output. You are gonna love that little critter cooker.
    I've been seeing how many folks here on the forum have been cranking out good food on their minis and MMs. I know it's going to compliment the large very well.
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,974
    Congrats! I'm hoping to get a second, smaller egg, I'll be looking forward to seeing what you think about the minimax
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • ScottNC
    ScottNC Posts: 240
    Congrats, You are going to be more than pleasantly surprised with that one! :)

    Western, North Carolina

    Large, MiniMax, Blackstone 17" Smashburger Griddle & Stuff


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  • FATC1TY
    FATC1TY Posts: 888
    Great buy! You'll enjoy it. I bought one during the launch, and it's been a work horse!

    Works in tandem with the large and is great for hot fast cooks.
    -FATC1TY
    Grillin' and Brewing in Atlanta
    LBGE
    MiniMax
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  • Gamecockeggman
    Gamecockeggman Posts: 1,340
    Congrats.  I was so close to pulling the trigger right before Christmas but backed out,  I still want one so keep the posts coming so that I can follow through this time.
    Go Gamecocks!!!
    1 XL, 1 MM
    Smoking in Aiken South Carolina
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 37,908
    Better to be lucky than good any day.  Congrats on the MM-enjoy.
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    The maiden voyage...

    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • jarc
    jarc Posts: 241
    Sweet!

    LBGE

    Misplaced Cajun-----Blytheville, AR

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  • Gamecockeggman
    Gamecockeggman Posts: 1,340
    How long did it take to get up to temp?
    Go Gamecocks!!!
    1 XL, 1 MM
    Smoking in Aiken South Carolina
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    Congrats!

    -----------------------------------------

    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    Gamecockeggman said:
    How long did it take to get up to temp?
    Once the fire starter burned and had the lump started I closed the lid. It was at 350 in ten minutes or so. This thing heats fast. I cooked those two chicken breasts at 350 and they were at 165 IT in 25 minutes or so.
    I can already tell I'm going to love this thing. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    Mattman3969 said:
    Congrats!
    As soon as my Woo gets here from CGS I'll be trying a stir fry. I'm not going to lie, I'm excited about that.
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    SciAggie said:
    The maiden voyage...
    Looks like it didn't end like it did for Titanic ;) Great job buddy. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    Here's the finale for the first cook:
    Hit the chicken with a little DP.

    Salad was cranberries, goat cheese, walnuts, and raspberry vinaigrette dressing.                                
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • Gamecockeggman
    Gamecockeggman Posts: 1,340
    SciAggie said:
    Gamecockeggman said:
    How long did it take to get up to temp?
    Once the fire starter burned and had the lump started I closed the lid. It was at 350 in ten minutes or so. This thing heats fast. I cooked those two chicken breasts at 350 and they were at 165 IT in 25 minutes or so.
    I can already tell I'm going to love this thing. 
    Dam I wish you didn't tell me that.  I want one so bad.  Great looking meal and thanks for the response.  So now I'm jealous and hungry =)
    Go Gamecocks!!!
    1 XL, 1 MM
    Smoking in Aiken South Carolina
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    Gamecockeggman said:
    SciAggie said:
    Gamecockeggman said:
    How long did it take to get up to temp?
    Once the fire starter burned and had the lump started I closed the lid. It was at 350 in ten minutes or so. This thing heats fast. I cooked those two chicken breasts at 350 and they were at 165 IT in 25 minutes or so.
    I can already tell I'm going to love this thing. 
    Dam I wish you didn't tell me that.  I want one so bad.  Great looking meal and thanks for the response.  So now I'm jealous and hungry =)
    Yeah, I hear ya. When I light my large I go in the house and prep food, piddle around, have an adult beverage, then go check on the temp. The way I light the large I get to 350 in 30-40 minutes or so - enough time to prepare supper.
    With this mini max you better hang close by while it's heating up. That's awesome for quick cooks. Sorry to aggravate your itch (not really).
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    Gamecockeggman said:
    SciAggie said:
    Gamecockeggman said:
    How long did it take to get up to temp?
    Once the fire starter burned and had the lump started I closed the lid. It was at 350 in ten minutes or so. This thing heats fast. I cooked those two chicken breasts at 350 and they were at 165 IT in 25 minutes or so.
    I can already tell I'm going to love this thing. 
    Dam I wish you didn't tell me that.  I want one so bad.  Great looking meal and thanks for the response.  So now I'm jealous and hungry =)
    It only hurts for a little while.....
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • Arkysmokin
    Arkysmokin Posts: 124
    How are these for low and slows? 

    Live in Austin/From Arkansas

    XL BGE

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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    Arkysmokin said:
    How are these for low and slows? 
    I'll have to let you know; I just got it. I suspect it is fine given the constraints of grid size (meat load) and the amount of lump it can hold. The mini max doesn't hold a bunch of lump, which I find apealing for my intended purposes. I would think an 8-10 hour low and slow is possible - but that's a complete guess.
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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