Note: MiniMax Expander only fits the current (2016 or newer) MiniMax Big Green EGG. See below - 'MiniMax Update, Important' for more detail.
Grilling on a Raised Grid:
The MiniMax Expander raises the cooking grid slightly above the top of the base (felt line) for grilling on a raised grid. Using the Expander is quick: Set it on the fire ring, add the cooking grid and start grilling.
Half-Moon Heat Deflector:
The best all-around deflector is a pair of 10-inch half-moons, below left. The drip pan is key to protecting the deflector and EGG from messy drippings. Foil the drip pan to extend coverage and quick clean up. Note: CGS ceramic spacers can not be used with a deflector and pan.
Zone Grilling:
If you are looking to maximize a direct/indirect set-up for two zone grilling, consider a 12 or 13-inch half-moon deflector. 13 half-moon is pictured below.
Pizza:
Add a second 10-inch Ceramic Stone. The set-up is: Expander, grid, deflecting stone, ceramic spacers and pizza stone. Ceramic spacers create space between the stones and help push the pizza stone higher in the dome. You can find the Spacers on our Ceramic (Pizza) Stone page.
Quick Lump Access:
One big advantage our Expander has over EGG's ConvEGGtor is accessing the lump. With our Expander you do not have to disassemble the set-up. Just pick the Expander up by the handles and everything comes with it - deflector, drip pan, grid and food.
Lump Baskets & Woks:
- The Expander does not interfere with Big Green EGG and Kick Ash Baskets.
- The Expander with handles will not hold a wok. Best to use our Minimax Big Green EGG Accessory Ring - CGS Spider.
MiniMax Update - Important:
If your MiniMax is new, you can skip this. Late 2015, Big Green EGG modified the MiniMax fire ring. You need to take a measurement to insure the Expander fits. Measure from the top of the EGG base (felt line) to the top of the fire ring (do not measure into the notches). The fire ring is what your cooking grid sits on.
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If the measurement is approximately 1.50 inches, The Expander fits and you are good to go.
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If your measurement is approximately 0.75 inches, the Expander will not fit. To use the Expander, you will need to replace the MiniMax fire ring. The current MiniMax Fire Ring (part #115607) is wider and shorter.
The MiniMax Woo is fabricated using 1/4-inch 304 Stainless Round bar. The MiniMax Woo is our design and proudly "Made in the USA" in our fabrication shop.
