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dougcrann
dougcrann Posts: 1,129
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Went to pickup my warranty base and firebox today. They have one large left of the discounted ones...they bought 4 dozen of them and the Mothership allowed them to sell them at a lower price. Been thinking about getting a large to go along with our XL and Mini. Really love our XL, have had it since 04 or so. Thing I have never liked about it is the amount of fuel we use when making burgers etc for the 2 of us. If I do get it my Ugly Drum Smoker will be going to the scrap pile.  
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    Why use the XL for the two of you when you have the mini? I did a 3.5# tri tip on the MM. I can easily cook meals for two on it.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Do it, do it, do it...
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  • dougcrann
    dougcrann Posts: 1,129
    YukonRon said:
    Why use the XL for the two of you when you have the mini? I did a 3.5# tri tip on the MM. I can easily cook meals for two on it.
    Hmmm...I can't even get 2 burgers on it...
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Well, the MM grid is same as small. Bigger than mini. 
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    theyolksonyou said:
    Well, the MM grid is same as small. Bigger than mini. 
    Spain's that. Thanks.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    If it's just the two of you 80% or more, get the MM. I've only got two cooks under belt on the MM, but I know it's going to get way more use than my LBGE. 
    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
    Banner, Wyoming
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    dougcrann said:
    YukonRon said:
    Why use the XL for the two of you when you have the mini? I did a 3.5# tri tip on the MM. I can easily cook meals for two on it.
    Hmmm...I can't even get 2 burgers on it...
    Seriously? I can do FOUR on my mini. Spatched a small chicken on it a couple of weeks ago. Or two chicken breasts plus two thighs.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    stemc33 said:
    If it's just the two of you 80% or more, get the MM. I've only got two cooks under belt on the MM, but I know it's going to get way more use than my LBGE. 
    Gotta tell ya, the MM is very impressive, I done several very successful cooks, and so far, it is flawless. I did two sirloins, two baked potatoes, and asparagus on one cook. The Tri Tip was off the charts I was told, because that sucker was gone (fed 6) when I got back with the camera. I got one small end piece, and mine (about the size of your palm) was way better than I though it would be. It is worthy, dude.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,528
    Ah......Yes!
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    edited June 2015
    Im not one to ever tell someone not to buy another smoker or grill. My motto is simple, the more the better. If money is not a concern, then go for it. Heck buy a couple of them =)

    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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  • Dobie
    Dobie Posts: 3,458
    OK you're justifying the large cost because the XL burns too much lump  =)
    got cha. 
    Jacksonville FL
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    You know you want it!  Get it!  I love my LBGE.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • dougcrann
    dougcrann Posts: 1,129
    Dobie said:
    OK you're justifying the large cost because the XL burns too much lump  =)
    got cha. 
    There is more to it than that. Seems like every time we make ribs, a butt or a chuckie we make beans with it. I just use our XL when the butt or chuckie is resting...but with the ribs....Sure, the wife can just use her oven but I am really starting to enjoy cooking outdoors. I am currently working on a Reverse Flow smoker as well. I have been looking at the large for quite some time now.
    Seriously was not expecting some of the sarcasm...
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    @Dobie was in jest brother.  You should get it if it's discounted. It's so versatile and you'll love it. And still works well for smaller cooks. 
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • EGGjlmh
    EGGjlmh Posts: 823
    stemc33 said:
    If it's just the two of you 80% or more, get the MM. I've only got two cooks under belt on the MM, but I know it's going to get way more use than my LBGE. 


    I could not agree more!  I currently have 7 chicken thighs on the MM with room to spare, and this is only my second cook on it as I just got it sunday.  The savings on lump is incredible.  I already feel sorry for my Large and medium because I can already tell they will not get used like they used too. 

    Skip the large and get the MM.

    1MBGE 2006, 1LBGE 2010, 1 Mini Max, Fathers Day 2015

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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,234
    I would get the large. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    +1 @johnkitchens
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • mgd_egg
    mgd_egg Posts: 476
    I love the large but I use the MM when I'm cooking for 2. 
    Lg & MM BGE, Humphrey’s Battle Box | Palatine, Illinois  
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  • EGGjlmh
    EGGjlmh Posts: 823
    johnkitchens said:
    I would get the large. 

    John I know you have 2 Larges and love it and I understand.  But its amazing how much food you can put on a MM.  And temp control is as good as any other egg.  AND its portable!

    1MBGE 2006, 1LBGE 2010, 1 Mini Max, Fathers Day 2015

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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,234
    I wouldn't mind having a MM, but in all honesty I never go anywhere but work. There isn't a lot of difference in the price of a mm and a large so I would go large, but I like matching sets. 

    If I did go places, camping, etc I would probably buy a mm, but so far I haven't needed portability. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • dougcrann
    dougcrann Posts: 1,129
    Only reason we got the mini was the portable gas grill we used when we went shooting broke. Have only used it perhaps a dozen times in the 6 or so years we own it. Can't help but wonder what the price difference is between the MM and the discounted large? Wish I had my Reverse Flow finished....probably would not even be thinking about it....
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  • EGGjlmh
    EGGjlmh Posts: 823
    Here's my Big thighs on the MM right now.

    1MBGE 2006, 1LBGE 2010, 1 Mini Max, Fathers Day 2015

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  • dougcrann
    dougcrann Posts: 1,129
    One thing that I have always been wondering about...I see folks talk about doing a rack of ribs on a Medium...and the MM for  that matter....have to wonder where some of folks are getting there ribs from? Last 3 racks I did there was less than an inch left on either side of the meat....
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  • Nanook
    Nanook Posts: 846
    Get the LG. 
    GWN
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Ribs are divided to fit smaller eggs. End your torchure and pull the trigger on the large. Unless portability is key. 
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    Can I claim dibs on the ugs??
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    dougcrann said:
    One thing that I have always been wondering about...I see folks talk about doing a rack of ribs on a Medium...and the MM for  that matter....have to wonder where some of folks are getting there ribs from? Last 3 racks I did there was less than an inch left on either side of the meat....

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Dobie
    Dobie Posts: 3,458
    dougcrann said:
    Dobie said:
    OK you're justifying the large cost because the XL burns too much lump  =)
    got cha. 
    There is more to it than that. Seems like every time we make ribs, a butt or a chuckie we make beans with it. I just use our XL when the butt or chuckie is resting...but with the ribs....Sure, the wife can just use her oven but I am really starting to enjoy cooking outdoors. I am currently working on a Reverse Flow smoker as well. I have been looking at the large for quite some time now.
    Seriously was not expecting some of the sarcasm...
    Jesus....do you need our approval or did you expect an intervention? You're wound tight dude. Just buy the fuckin thing if you can afford it...seriously. 
    Jacksonville FL
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Wow, think I'll pour another Basil Hayden's and hope for the best!
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    dougcrann said:
    They have one large left of the discounted ones...they bought 4 dozen of them 
    Just curious, why are they discounted? I ask because I bought a discounted older large egg. I have been nothing but pleased with it thus far. 

    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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