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Raised Grid on Mini Max?

Sirk98
Sirk98 Posts: 79
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Hi all!

Just curious if anyone uses a raised grid on mini max--if so, what size grid do you recommend?

I just picked up the BGE extender for my XL-- I am a convert for roasting on raised grid.  Big difference roasting vegetables on the extender vs underneath (450 temp at the main grate).  Want to try on mini max next (I did see somewhere along the line that MM users will need to use a wine cork to keep dome probe from stabbing in to food w raised grate)
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  • Stormbringer
    Stormbringer Posts: 2,474
    I do this:



    The grid is from the mini, its 26cm across. However, if I had easy access to CGS products I'd probably go for that option.
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    used on 90% of my cooks.  Have one on all 4 Eggs and they are all from Tom (see Photo Eggs post above). 

    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768

    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • SBGonzo
    SBGonzo Posts: 137
    I purchased a SS grate for a BGE Mini and SS hardware from Home Depot. I also have a Woo and CI grate from the CGS, which I use when I do not need the extra space. 


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  • Sirk98
    Sirk98 Posts: 79
    thanks for all the replies!  @SBGonzo do you use the woo for 'normal' indirect cooking (vs just the grate on the plate setter) as well as direct?  The mini grid w long screws--is that JUST for extra space, or to really go 'high in the dome'?

    I am debating on the DIY method now or the CGS Woo
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  • Sirk98
    Sirk98 Posts: 79
    @Mickey, do you use plate setter or the small stone CGS has for the Woo?
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    edited May 2017
    Sirk98 said:
    @Mickey, do you use plate setter or the small stone CGS has for the Woo?
    Hate plate setters. CGS Stone 100% on all 4. 
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • SBGonzo
    SBGonzo Posts: 137
    edited May 2017
    Sirk98 said:
    thanks for all the replies!  @SBGonzo do you use the woo for 'normal' indirect cooking (vs just the grate on the plate setter) as well as direct?  The mini grid w long screws--is that JUST for extra space, or to really go 'high in the dome'?

    I am debating on the DIY method now or the CGS Woo
    I do not have a plate setter for either eggs (Large and MM) I use a Woo and ceramic stone for all my indirect cooks. For direct cooking I still use the Woo but with no stone. The Woo helps get the grate higher in the dome etc. 

    The extended grid on top is for extra real estate if needed. If I am doing a cook where I do not need the extra space, I will just use the Woo and 13inch CI grate, which works remarkably well. 


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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    Mickey said:
    Sirk98 said:
    @Mickey, do you use plate setter or the small stone CGS has for the Woo?
    Hate plate setters. CGS Stone 100% on all 4. 
    And this is why they don't let you host Eggfests anymore...
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    DMW said:
    Mickey said:
    Sirk98 said:
    @Mickey, do you use plate setter or the small stone CGS has for the Woo?
    Hate plate setters. CGS Stone 100% on all 4. 
    And this is why they don't let you host Eggfests anymore...
    You got that right. 
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • Eoin
    Eoin Posts: 4,304
    Mickey said:
    Sirk98 said:
    @Mickey, do you use plate setter or the small stone CGS has for the Woo?
    Hate plate setters. CGS Stone 100% on all 4. 
    I like the plate setter on the XL but not on the MMX.
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  • Rte1985
    Rte1985 Posts: 304
    Mickey said:
    Sirk98 said:
    @Mickey, do you use plate setter or the small stone CGS has for the Woo?
    Hate plate setters. CGS Stone 100% on all 4. 
    CGS stone here 100% and never looking back.
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    edited May 2017
    Mickey said:
    Sirk98 said:
    @Mickey, do you use plate setter or the small stone CGS has for the Woo?
    Hate plate setters. CGS Stone 100% on all 4. 
    @Mickey I respect you Sir. But, I respectfully disagree. I have both and use both. They each have positives. However, I'll say this, I rarely go w/out using my WOO in the MM. Baking is where I use the PS in the MM. 
    Edit: to be fair I bought one of the first MM & bought the PS because the WOO had not been released yet and was still in beta. In fact I believe you were the test subject. Within the day of the WOO being released I ordered it and no regrets. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Sirk98
    Sirk98 Posts: 79
    Mickey said:
    Sirk98 said:
    @Mickey, do you use plate setter or the small stone CGS has for the Woo?
    Hate plate setters. CGS Stone 100% on all 4. 

    Curious about the hate for the plate setter.  My minimax came with... thats why I am debating buying the stone when I buy the woo...
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  • Sirk98
    Sirk98 Posts: 79
    In my XL, I have the KJ Divide N Conquer setup.  I use that for everything except when doing longer smokes (Pork Butt / Brisket)... I find the plate setter in the XL allows me to load more lump than the half moon setup in the Divide N Conquer
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    (IMO) the stones are so much more easy to use and multi use for different things Egg to oven. 
    Gsve away my platesetters. 
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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