Are we still in love with the MiniMax?

MaskedMarvel · February 2019

greetinga friends,

im thinking of picking up a MM while I am
blowing my refund....

8-D

cookingdude555 · February 2019

I sold a small to buy a mini max, and honestly have regretted the move. I have since added a kamado joe jr (exact replica of a small egg) to the mix to reverse my misfortune. The mini max is just a less capable small egg. If you get a 10 inch fire grate like the mini max has in a small egg, it behaves exactly like a mini max. But go back to the smaller grate, and you have your small egg again that holds more lump, and also has your food higher away from the heat.

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nolaegghead · February 2019

Translation: the minimax is the new girlfriend that doesn't seem anything more than quirky and weird, but with time gets more and more annoying until we realize -- why were we so blind entering in to this relationship?

Disclaimer - I don't have one, opinion based on comments read on this forum by others.

Eoin · February 2019

I like mine, used it last night and the night before. The UK Egg distributor doesn't (or at least didn't) stock the small, so that choice wasn't available. Space the temp probe out a bit and you can get quite a lot in it.

NPHuskerFL · February 2019

I don't share in the misery others that are displaying of MM ownership. I use mine as much if not more than my L.

GrateEggspectations · February 2019

I also love my MiniMax. It’s true that the close proximity between lump and firegrate causes it to behave a little more unpredictably. I have burned Dutch oven bread recipes where they otherwise turn out on the Large using the same MO. Just don’t expect the MM to be truly portable. While it can be carried for short distances by healthy individuals, one cannot simply decide to bring it on their next portage expedition. For me, moving it around within my front and backyard suits my pursposes and for that, it is more practical than the Small.

JohnInCarolina · February 2019

What else would you blow your refund on, Damien? Hookers and blow?

YukonRon · February 2019

I love mine. I would certainly replace it with another if something happened to it.
It is a stout little workhouse that has never failed to provide exceptional results.
Knowing its limitations, you can still cook a lot of food on it. It is an ideal companion to my XL.
We travel, camp, tailgate, and use it for BGE functions and get-togethers.
It is worthy.

pgprescott · February 2019

Love it and do not get any of the negatives as I cannot figure out how their experience could possibly be a bad one. Huh, go figure. Did I say I love it!

MaskedMarvel · February 2019

JohnInCarolina said:

What else would you blow your refund on, Damien? Hookers and blow?

Bills paid responsibly...

JohnInCarolina · February 2019

MaskedMarvel said:

JohnInCarolina said:

What else would you blow your refund on, Damien? Hookers and blow?

Bills paid responsibly...

northGAcock · February 2019

Its a searing machine here at my house. Don't take it many places....but when I do, my good friend @Dyal_SC unloads it for me.

stlcharcoal · February 2019

I have 8 of them I'm looking to move before the KJ's Gen III's get here......give me a shout.

cookingdude555 · February 2019

I think my disappointment with the mini max was compaing it to the small. I had issues with the small, and I discovered how to work around them after the wheels were already in motion. When you consider the mini max to be a bigger mini, it’s a great grill. And that is actually what I use mine for. I still enjoy using it that way. I think the mini max is a huge sales hit, but I believe it is at the expense of both the small and the mini. I was lucky to find a small replace,ent in the Kamado Joe jr for only $150 new in the box, so in the end I’m very happy to have both now.

JRWhitee · February 2019

YukonRon said:

I love mine. I would certainly replace it with another if something happened to it.
It is a stout little workhouse that has never failed to provide exceptional results.
Knowing its limitations, you can still cook a lot of food on it. It is an ideal companion to my XL.
We travel, camp, tailgate, and use it for BGE functions and get-togethers.
It is worthy.

I am with Ron, I would buy it again. Love it.

Srf_in_Dfw · February 2019

I have one and love it. The ease of getting it to temp quick is perfect for weeknight cooks.

I've also cooked an 8lb. turbo pork butt on it and it was terrific.

nolaegghead · February 2019

Translation Numero dos: The minimax is a great hibachi. Except it costs more and don't drop it. Owch!

MO_Eggin · February 2019

For my family of 2, our MM gets much more use than the L. The MM is a lump miser and gets up to temp more quickly. As noted above, there are some cooking differences due to the proximity of the lump to the cooking grate, but like many other aspects of the BGE you learn the quirks and use that experience to your advantage.

AlbertaEgger · February 2019

I like how fast it gets to temp. I have 2 L as well, and the MM is my go to always for meals after work because of this. Its large enough for any steaks or chicken or whatever for weeknight meals in our family. In the summers, I will take it camping with us. Its heavy, but once we are all set up, its worth packing it for sure.

unoriginalusername · February 2019

I have the woo ring which solved for the gap between the coal and food. I use it all the time and love it. I also take it places so the carrier is great even though you can make one for the small.

Mickey · February 2019

Use the Mini and MM way more than the three Larges sitting out there. Just cooked lunch today on it.

bucky925 · February 2019

Put me in the love it camp. With a Wok from CGS easy stir fry. I've got a rack of ribs going now, along with homemade pineapple coleslaw chilling.

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bgebrent · February 2019

Love the MM and would buy it again. Used more for hot-fast but does it all.

unoriginalusername · February 2019

@Jeremiah made a setup for the small that in hindsight I would do vs the MM. same weight, same portability now and better air flow. I think his rig is brilliant

The Cen-Tex Smoker · February 2019

Ive never cooked on anything and thought “I wish this was smaller”

pgprescott · February 2019

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

Ive never cooked on anything and thought “I wish this was smaller”

I assume you have the XXL and nothing else will do in ceramic cookers? I get what you’re saying and as a general rule I would agree. There are carve outs however.

The Cen-Tex Smoker · February 2019

pgprescott said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

Ive never cooked on anything and thought “I wish this was smaller”

I assume you have the XXL and nothing else will do in ceramic cookers? I get what you’re saying and as a general rule I would agree. There are carve outs however.

No. I just hated the Mini Max and was being a smart ass. The tiny ceramic cooker is not for me but like my great granddad used to always say, “there’s an ass for every seat”. If you want a tiny, yet 80lb, breakable $600 ceramic grill, by all means, go for it.

unoriginalusername · February 2019

I just love it and the mini so long as I have a large or xl

ckreisl1 · February 2019

The MM was the first egg I bought. I was living in an apartment and had it on the balcony. While it was still not legal, it was more inconspicuous than having an egg on a stand out there. That said, I'm glad I purchased it. I use it frequently on weeknights.

SaltySam · February 2019

I won a MiniMax at an Eggfest and threw out my back loading it in the truck. Never really recovered. I use it, but not very often. [email protected]

bgebrent · February 2019

SaltySam said:

I won a MiniMax at an Eggfest and threw out my back loading it in the truck. Never really recovered. I use it, but not very often. [email protected]

Get to the gym. Pathetic post.

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