Catsn'doos Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Tonight I decided to try something new, I've always used the mini BGE for quick searing and 2-3 hour cooks. Tonight since the butt I had in the freezer was smaller than I remembered, I decided to give an overnight low and slow a shot in it just to see if the charcoal capacity allows, or if I will be up in a few hours refilling it. It sparked the barn cats interest and I got stuck with company as I was loading charcoal and cherry wood chips.In the morning I'll post results PennHead, K'man, KismetKamado and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KismetKamado Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I am loving this post already!!!! Mini BGE, barn cat, pork butt.... really, how could it get better?!?! daninpd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catsn'doos Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 Pork is from our own pigs, and pulled pork is for a family trip out to my ice shack walleye fishing. KismetKamado and JeffieBoy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KismetKamado Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Catsn'doos said: Pork is from our own pigs, and pulled pork is for a family trip out to my ice shack walleye fishing. Ok... it just got better! Bgosnell151 and daninpd 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KismetKamado Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I will add... I have a mini BGE so I am really interested in how this goes for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catsn'doos Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 Well 10 hours and it's done, average temp between 250 and 275 most of the night with the odd fluctuation a degree or two either way. By the looks of it there is still enough charcoal it could have gone another 4-5 hours, so I estimate a mini could in fact maintain 250 for 16 hours total in the right conditions, which I find pretty impressive. This beauty will rest for a couple hours in Apple juice and cider vinegar wrapped in foil and a towel, then be pulled and taken for lunch while we wait for the fish to bite. KismetKamado, TKOBBQ, PennHead and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgosnell151 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Great post! when you rest it with apple juice and cider vinegar, do you heat those before putting them in with the butt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam319 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Ha. I love that cat. It's as if it is saying "about time you feed me what I deserve, now worship me" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KismetKamado Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Awesome cook! I wouldn’t have thought about doing this on a mini. Glad to know it can be done... and quite successfully, too I might add... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catsn'doos Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 I knew that it SHOULD work the same but wasn't sure if it would because of the moisture lost vs air space in the mini. Truthfully I was impressed with its performance. KismetKamado 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catsn'doos Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 10 hours ago, Bgosnell151 said: Great post! when you rest it with apple juice and cider vinegar, do you heat those before putting them in with the butt? Usually add both at room temp Bgosnell151 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKOBBQ Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Nice looking butt. Catsn'doos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy_Coal Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 On 2/24/2018 at 7:51 AM, Catsn'doos said: Well 10 hours and it's done, average temp between 250 and 275 most of the night with the odd fluctuation a degree or two either way. By the looks of it there is still enough charcoal it could have gone another 4-5 hours, so I estimate a mini could in fact maintain 250 for 16 hours total in the right conditions, which I find pretty impressive. This beauty will rest for a couple hours in Apple juice and cider vinegar wrapped in foil and a towel, then be pulled and taken for lunch while we wait for the fish to bite. I love all my kamados but I’ve had a huge interest in my mini bge lately and really wanting to play with it. With a family of five that doesn’t happen as much as I’d like. I know this is an old thread but man, you’ve certainly proved the mini is capable! I did a roast on mine not too long ago and I was thinking that using a good dense charcoal like Fogo instead of the royal oak I normally use would make a difference it burn time as we but I haven’t put that to the test. Let’s keep seeing those mini cooks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffieBoy Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 @Lumpy_Coal Have you considered taking the mini out on the lake with you? I always take my Akorn Junior with me on fishing trips into the Kawarthas each year. I set mine up waterside and enjoy the smells during the day. I am sure that you could set yours up on the ice without issue and enjoy it as well. Quinte? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy_Coal Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 4 hours ago, JeffieBoy said: @Lumpy_Coal Have you considered taking the mini out on the lake with you? I always take my Akorn Junior with me on fishing trips into the Kawarthas each year. I set mine up waterside and enjoy the smells during the day. I am sure that you could set yours up on the ice without issue and enjoy it as well. Quinte? I have taken it car camping to Bon Echo but never on any interior trips I like to do as it’s a bit heavy for that. Although I did try getting into the ice fishing thing for a bit, as it turns out, it’s not really my thing. I suppose I could just sit out on the ice cooking fish for people and of course just eat some of theirs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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