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Smoking and Stoking With The Mini - Beef Short Ribs
WeberWho
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I found some beef short ribs on clearance this weekend. This was my first time smoking shorties. I decided to go with the mini as I picked up a plater setter on the cheap a few months ago and haven't really tested it out on any longer cooks.
When removing the Stoker from my large I got to wondering if I could somehow adapt it over to the mini. I thought to myself, "Could it possibly fit the vent without the adapter plate? It's going to be close..." With a little luck it ended up almost a perfect fit. Yes I realize a Stoker hooked up to a Mini is overkill but I figured why not give it a try.
It appeared to be a good seal on the lower vent. The temp didn't seem to fluctuate too much.
After 4-5 hours they were ready to come off the mini
Plated pic:
Always nice to try something new and different from the norm. Thanks for looking
When removing the Stoker from my large I got to wondering if I could somehow adapt it over to the mini. I thought to myself, "Could it possibly fit the vent without the adapter plate? It's going to be close..." With a little luck it ended up almost a perfect fit. Yes I realize a Stoker hooked up to a Mini is overkill but I figured why not give it a try.
It appeared to be a good seal on the lower vent. The temp didn't seem to fluctuate too much.
After 4-5 hours they were ready to come off the mini
Plated pic:
Always nice to try something new and different from the norm. Thanks for looking
"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
Minnesota
Minnesota
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That's awesome! Great looking eats too.
L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....eggAddict from MN! -
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Great adaptation and result right there. That mini must be stingy with burning fuel.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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Strong work man. Mighty tasty looking grub!Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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Thanks minniemohminniemoh said:That's awesome! Great looking eats too."The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
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Thanks cookbook_chipCookbook_Chip said:Yum!!"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
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Thanks lousubcap. I should have looked to see how much lump I had left. Rockwood seems to do a nice job with longer smokeslousubcap said:Great adaptation and result right there. That mini must be stingy with burning fuel."The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
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Much appreciated bgebrentbgebrent said:Strong work man. Mighty tasty looking grub!"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
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Love it. Excellent idea and execution, looks great.
Steve
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Thanks much YemTreyYEMTrey said:Love it. Excellent idea and execution, looks great."The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
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Brother Weber they look awesome... I have got to do someCharlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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I gotta get a mini , they are the coolest
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Love this cook, and rigging the stoker-sweet!
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Thank you Johnny Tarheel. Go for it!JohnnyTarheel said:Brother Weber they look awesome... I have got to do some"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
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They are a fun little cooker for the right priceBrandongodfrey said:I gotta get a mini , they are the coolest
"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
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Haha thanks chuckytheeggheadchuckytheegghead said:Love this cook, and rigging the stoker-sweet!"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
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Shawtys look damn good! When the Stoker ramped did the Mini's lid lift up like a Jack in the Box?
LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL -
I don't remember what the price was in Canada but I remember it being too high . Do they do demos onWeberWho said:
They are a fun little cooker for the right priceBrandongodfrey said:I gotta get a mini , they are the coolest -
Demos at egg fest ?
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lol pretty cool adaptation. but doesn't the fan have to be oriented downward in order for the flap to function properly? i guess it still worked fine for you.
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Thanks NPHuskerFL Now if I only can custom fit a tractor rain cap flapper for the exhaust for the Stoker and Mini!NPHuskerFL said:Shawtys look damn good! When the Stoker ramped did the Mini's lid lift up like a Jack in the Box?
"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
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I think you can pick up Mini's at most Eggfests. If they don't carry them at the Eggfest, the dealer could probably order you one that day on a discount. I bought mine new off Craigslist for $100. Don't think I'd pay too much more for one. They are a fun little grill but at $400 U.S dollars there are better options out there. Just my opinion thoughBrandongodfrey said:Demos at egg fest ?"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
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Thanks odie91 I didn't even notice the fan was upside down. It stayed pretty consistent throughout the cook. The temp did raise 20-25 degrees a few different times during the cook. I just figured it was picking up different wood chunks in the lump as the fire lowered.odie91 said:lol pretty cool adaptation. but doesn't the fan have to be oriented downward in order for the flap to function properly? i guess it still worked fine for you.
"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
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I found one once of kijiii for 400 bnib but seller wouldn't budge . I wouldn't use it much but it would be fun to have for 200 or lessWeberWho said:
I think you can pick up Mini's at most Eggfests. If they don't carry them at the Eggfest, the dealer could probably order you one that day on a discount. I bought mine new off Craigslist for $100. Don't think I'd pay too much more for one. They are a fun little grill but at $400 U.S dollars there are better options out there. Just my opinion thoughBrandongodfrey said:Demos at egg fest ? -
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NW IA
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Not a bad little meal for $6Brisket_Fanatic said:Little nuggets of heaven!"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
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Food looks good. Thought about getting a fan to fit my KJ. It's just so convenient running it with the Stoker.Aledo, Texas
Large BGE
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Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof. -
Great piece of cooking engineering right there.
Beautiful results from a very tasty cook. Thank you for sharing."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
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Looks really good.Green Eggin' in South Carolina
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Thanks Toxarch. Have to love convenientToxarch said:Food looks good. Thought about getting a fan to fit my KJ. It's just so convenient running it with the Stoker."The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
Minnesota
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