Mini egg question

I would definitely buy it. 

Do yourself a favor and type in "Magic Mini Moments" on YouTube 

I had one and sold it because it was "too small".  I have regretted it ever since.

I keep mine for grilling. You can do smoking and I’ve seen people do it, but it’s capacity and duration are limited. Mine is just a grilling microwave. 

I’ve done small butts on mine. Also have done short ribs with lump leftover 

Mattman3969 said:

cookingdude555 said:

I also recommend a second fire ring from big green egg. I use one in both of my minis to raise the grid. Only $37 from BGE:

https://biggreenegg.com/product/big-green-egg-fire-ring/

Is that pork tenderloin?  From the pic it looks like the lump is into the second ring and direct.  What’s the advantage versus a load of lump in the fire bowl since it is a direct and quick cook?  

Those are strips of tri tip.  The pic may be deceiving, but its actually only in the firebox.  And its actually kingsford natural briqs on this cook.  This allowed like 6 inches between fire and protein.

Mattman3969 said:

Sorry for the confusion on the protein and the heat source.  In the end game I’m just trying to wrap my head around the need for the extra ring.  Do you cook indirect at that level too?

No worries. No real need for it. I just like cooking raised direct, it changes the cook. I don’t cook indirect in the mini much. But I do have the plate setter for when I do.

Surf & Turf




Stuffed Pork chops
With atomic buffalo turds!!!

TEXASBGE2018 said:

I was contemplating it but I found it to be a little small in person for my family of 4 so i
bought a minimax and its perfect. If it’s just 2 people a mini would probably be fine for a couple burgers or chicken breast. At half retail id probably take it. Especially if you are good friends with the guy maybe he could do warranty claims for you if you ever needed it

Yeah I think the mini is less practical than the mini max.  And in all honesty, the small is the most useful (this is just my opinion as an owner of all three).  However, of the three, I think the mini is the coolest to monkey around with.  I have one on my desk at work, good conversation starter.  I do a lot of teams meetings and it is behind me on a mini fridge.  People are always wondering what the green urn is behind me.  I've had a few people in all seriousness ask if I had a relative in there.

Not sure what went wrong with the above but all lost?...

mr toad said:

Love this discussion about the "Mini"  I have two questions

1. How is the best method to raise the grate 

2. What accessories are our and about for the MINI

Thanks - MrToa

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