MiniMax 2 Level Spatchcock Chicken W/ Cast Iron Brussels

derka123

Spatchcock chicken (with Mickey's rub) at 375 degrees with a cherry chunk, hit 150 in the white meat then threw on the brussels (with bacon), for about a half hour. Twas a great supper!

GrateEggspectations

I like the colour on that chicken.

HurricaneEddie1

Where is that 2 level system from? Great cook

derka123

HurricaneEddie1 said:

Where is that 2 level system from? Great cook

That's a CGS woo ring, with a 12" grate I got on amazon (13" is too large when raised to allow my MM to fully close), with an old cast iron pan I got at a garage sale and hacked off the handle, which now perfectly fits under the woo.

HurricaneEddie1

Thanks! Was the first part of the chicken cooked direct?

derka123

That's right, cooked it to 150 internal then threw on the cast iron

texaswig

Nice idea. I'm gonna order me one of those grates. 

mEGG_My_Day

derka123 said:

HurricaneEddie1 said:

Where is that 2 level system from? Great cook

That's a CGS woo ring, with a 12" grate I got on amazon (13" is too large when raised to allow my MM to fully close), with an old cast iron pan I got at a garage sale and hacked off the handle, which now perfectly fits under the woo.

I was about to ask about that cast iron skillet - nicely done!!!!

unoriginalusername

Very cool. Need to get to work on my minimax 

YEMTrey

Excellent.  Thanks for sharing.  Off to find that second grid!

Killit_and_Grillit

Looks awesome! I like that setup.

That MM is making me nervous on the edge of that table with casters. You live dangerously my friend.

derka123

Killit_and_Grillit said:

Looks awesome! I like that setup.

That MM is making me nervous on the edge of that table with casters. You live dangerously my friend.

Heh, I wondered if anyone would notice. I actually have some stainless bolts running through the MM stand rear feet and in to the table top, so it's not going anywhere. Fastened in place, it balances surprisingly well.

SonVolt

I'd be more worried about burning that wood deck down. 

unoriginalusername

Which fire ring do you have?  I have the original wondering if this will fit or if you need the new lower ring 

derka123

SonVolt said:

I'd be more worried about burning that wood deck down. 

I've considered this, my risk tolerance allows me to use the eggs on my deck provided I'm religious about using the ember screen (I am), keep a close eye on things during (and long after) the cook, and showing respect to the egg.

unoriginalusername said:

Which fire ring do you have?  I have the original wondering if this will fit or if you need the new lower ring 

I have the original, the taller one.

Matt86m

These MiniMax threads are killing me! Like the set up.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

great setup right there. 

unoriginalusername

FYI if you’re like me and also have the taller ring Tom no longer sells the 075 Woo ring for the MM so duplicating this is no longer possible :( 

acolle

derka123 said:

HurricaneEddie1 said:

Where is that 2 level system from? Great cook

That's a CGS woo ring, with a 12" grate I got on amazon (13" is too large when raised to allow my MM to fully close), with an old cast iron pan I got at a garage sale and hacked off the handle, which now perfectly fits under the woo.

I can't find a 12" great/grid right now. Any intel on that amazon source @derka123 ?

acolle

acolle said:

derka123 said:

HurricaneEddie1 said:

Where is that 2 level system from? Great cook

That's a CGS woo ring, with a 12" grate I got on amazon (13" is too large when raised to allow my MM to fully close), with an old cast iron pan I got at a garage sale and hacked off the handle, which now perfectly fits under the woo.

I can't find a 12" grate/grid right now. Any intel on that amazon source @derka123 ?

*Spelling edit > GRATE