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RustyBeavers said:People keep mentioning lump capacity as a benefit of the small, but isn’t the point of the smaller eggs in general to save on start up time and save on lump usage? Lump usage seems to be my main factor in justifying a mmx or small"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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WeberWho said:RustyBeavers said:People keep mentioning lump capacity as a benefit of the small, but isn’t the point of the smaller eggs in general to save on start up time and save on lump usage? Lump usage seems to be my main factor in justifying a mmx or smallDallas, TX
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Millay holds the temps very well. You just have to get used to the airflow and temp control with it. I think it doesn’t hold the lower temps as well as the larger eggs, but it works great format 350+ degrees.=======================================
XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
Tampa Bay, FL
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RustyBeavers said:WeberWho said:RustyBeavers said:People keep mentioning lump capacity as a benefit of the small, but isn’t the point of the smaller eggs in general to save on start up time and save on lump usage? Lump usage seems to be my main factor in justifying a mmx or small"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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SSQUAL612 said:Wait till Wal-Mart or Amazon has a sale on Akorn Jr for $90. It’s easy on the budget & great for smaller cooks.
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This is what my JR looks like now with some real ugly mods .It's all about function . Smokeware cap was used to get TipTop installed . Works great ,ugly as hell . You can do that when you live alone !!
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I have a Large and was looking for something smaller and portable. Almost went with the minimax after it came out but decided to go with the KJ Junior. Comes with everything I would need like spider and indirect ceramic heat deflector and the spider raises grate to felt level. And the price is great. I'd say the size is more inbetween a MM and a small. Picked up at the KJ Roadshow at Costco. I cook on it more than I do the Large since I mostly cook for 2.Aledo, Texas
Large BGE
KJ Jr.
Exodus 12:9 KJV
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. -
I have a large and a small. There are only two in my household. But still,the small sat dormant for years. Last summer I purchased the woo ring with stone from CGS and the small is now my go to outside cooker. Can’t coment on the others, but I have a new found love for my small.
Memphis, TN
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I have a minimax, and the XL. I bought the MM for tailgating, camping and travel.
I have yet to be disappointed. I use it now for cooks for My Beautiful Wife and I, almost exclusively. I can get an easy 8-9 hours (have had longer) at low temps with the MM using a load of lump.
The XL does the longer low and slows mostly,
and for our dinner parties. It gets a workout.
My next will be a medium.
Of the three you mentioned, the minimax is my favorite.
"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
We live in Alabaster, Al.
i did find the Georgia Mountain Eggfest May 18-19
http://www.mountainegg.com/
But it looks like we have a family get together that day. I think I’ll watch craigslist and see if I can find a used one. Think I’ll be the small or MiniMax which ever I find first ata good price.
Note: just had a buddy pick up a large BGE for $350, it was missing the ceramic damper and the metal top.
Thanks for all all your thoughts and comments.
WeberWho said:
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I have an XL and added a small a few years ago. After one year I sold the small. It took forever to get to temp. I don't know what I was doing wrong but it frustrated the heck out of me. Others here obviously love it. I suggest getting a medium.
Northern Colorado Egghead since 2012.
XL BGE and a KBQ.
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RustyBeavers said:People keep mentioning lump capacity as a benefit of the small, but isn’t the point of the smaller eggs in general to save on start up time and save on lump usage? Lump usage seems to be my main factor in justifying a mmx or smallSoutheast Florida - LBGE
In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’ Dare to think for yourself. -
I like my XL with the CGS charcoal ring for small cooks or the 22 webber for quick cooks and portability. could never justify another egg versus some other options such as a good pellet smoker or blackstoneI XL and 1 Weber Kettle And 1 Weber Q220 Outside Alvin, TX-- South of Houston
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i use the mini the most mid week, it lights fast. as mentioned my small took forever to light, i gave it away.
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
Small, hands down.
High Que charcoal grid and Woo are a must.
No issues getting high temps here.
Like @WeberWho stated, it's the smaller sibling.
I have an Akown Jr, it's good at grilling hot and fast, but like the MM, lump heat is in close proximity....too close IMO. Much more control, consistency, the further your protein can be from the fire.
A Weber Jumbo Joe is a solid option.
A 14.5 WSM is a gem too. From smoking to raised direct or indirect, it's not one dimensional.
I struggle with a 12" grid at times. The mini is a toy skillet to me.
BrandonQuad Cities
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Agree with @QDude and @fishlessman about small taking forever to heat up, sold mine few years ago. IMO the tiny fire grate and oversized platesetter contributed to the problem.canuckland
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Canugghead said:Agree with @QDude and @fishlessman about small taking forever to heat up, sold mine few years ago. IMO the tiny fire grate and oversized platesetter contributed to the problem.
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
I think my next investment is going to be a PBC to see what all the buzz is about. I do agree with Focker on the WSM...I have a 18.5 and there are certain things that I love on the WSM...chicken is one that everyone raves about...especially a grid full of thighs.Tyler, TX XL BGE 2016, KJ Classic 2019, MES, 18.5 WSM, Akorn Jr, 36"&17" Black Stone, Adj Rig, Woo, Grill Grates, SS Smokeware Cap, KAB, FB 300, Thermapen
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I used to have a Large and a small which was perfect for the deck, I like to travel
with an egg so I sold the small and bought a minimax. Of your three choices the small is the best option if not traveling with an egg._________________________________________________Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
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I’ve got the L,S and mini. It’s just Mrs3969 and myself during the week and generally my daughter and her 2 gobble guts attest one meal 2-3 weekends a month. The large catches the big protein cooks on the weekend and the mini catches our protein during the week unless I wok something. The small hasn’t been lit in prolly a month, I need to fix that.
The mini is great to travel with. Our last beach vacation I cooked protein for 6 adults. It was in stages but worked great.-----------------------------------------analyze adapt overcome2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky. -
SSQUAL612 said:I think my next investment is going to be a PBC to see what all the buzz is about. I do agree with Focker on the WSM...I have a 18.5 and there are certain things that I love on the WSM...chicken is one that everyone raves about...especially a grid full of thighs.
https://quadcities.craigslist.org/for/d/weber-smoker/6554380103.html
BrandonQuad Cities
"If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful." -
SSQUAL612 said:I think my next investment is going to be a PBC to see what all the buzz is about. I do agree with Focker on the WSM...I have a 18.5 and there are certain things that I love on the WSM...chicken is one that everyone raves about...especially a grid full of thighs.
I can't think of anything offhand that the PBC can do that the WSM can't also do.
“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk -
HeavyG said:SSQUAL612 said:I think my next investment is going to be a PBC to see what all the buzz is about. I do agree with Focker on the WSM...I have a 18.5 and there are certain things that I love on the WSM...chicken is one that everyone raves about...especially a grid full of thighs.
I can't think of anything offhand that the PBC can do that the WSM can't also do.Tyler, TX XL BGE 2016, KJ Classic 2019, MES, 18.5 WSM, Akorn Jr, 36"&17" Black Stone, Adj Rig, Woo, Grill Grates, SS Smokeware Cap, KAB, FB 300, Thermapen -
Focker said:SSQUAL612 said:I think my next investment is going to be a PBC to see what all the buzz is about. I do agree with Focker on the WSM...I have a 18.5 and there are certain things that I love on the WSM...chicken is one that everyone raves about...especially a grid full of thighs.
https://quadcities.craigslist.org/for/d/weber-smoker/6554380103.htmlTyler, TX XL BGE 2016, KJ Classic 2019, MES, 18.5 WSM, Akorn Jr, 36"&17" Black Stone, Adj Rig, Woo, Grill Grates, SS Smokeware Cap, KAB, FB 300, Thermapen -
SSQUAL612 said:Focker said:SSQUAL612 said:I think my next investment is going to be a PBC to see what all the buzz is about. I do agree with Focker on the WSM...I have a 18.5 and there are certain things that I love on the WSM...chicken is one that everyone raves about...especially a grid full of thighs.
https://quadcities.craigslist.org/for/d/weber-smoker/6554380103.html
"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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fishlessman said:Canugghead said:Agree with @QDude and @fishlessman about small taking forever to heat up, sold mine few years ago. IMO the tiny fire grate and oversized platesetter contributed to the problem.Retired Navy, LBGE
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bradleya123 said:fishlessman said:Canugghead said:Agree with @QDude and @fishlessman about small taking forever to heat up, sold mine few years ago. IMO the tiny fire grate and oversized platesetter contributed to the problem.
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Purchased the MiniMax yesterday, attempted to assemble today but it was missing 2screws and 3bolts. So it’ll be tomorrow before I get to heat that baby up. Will report later after first cook.
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blasting said:
It's kinda funny that most of us ignored your parameters.
I'm gonna ignore them too, and vote for a medium. For portability, I'd prefer a kettle.A bison’s level of aggressiveness, both physical and passive, is legendary. - NPS -
Went ahead and picked up a MiniMax a couple of weeks, I’ve cooked on it 5 times now. For us I can say it was the right decision. Cooked burgers, chicken, pork chops and NY Strips, all came out as good as on the large we have.
When I get the lump good and red, close the lid, it’ll hit 350 deg in about 4 minutes.
i woundered what to do about a table to place it on, came up with the idea concrete block. Stacked then 2 by 2 - 4 high with cap block and painted the black. Works well. I’m a happy camper.
got it for $524 plus tax, best I could do was $843 plus tax on a small.........
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