{"product_id":"cgs-woo-expander-minimax-big-green-egg","title":"CGS Woo - Dual Zone \u0026 Raised Grid Expander for MiniMax BGE","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .product-description-cgs img {\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 600px;\n    height: auto;\n    display: block;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-cgs\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRaised Grid, Dual-Zone \u0026amp; Second-Level Cooking for MiniMax\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCGS Woo Expander\u003c\/strong\u003e is a simple way to raise the cooking grid, add a heat deflector for indirect cooking, create a dual-zone setup, or add a second cooking level in the MiniMax Big Green Egg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Woo raises the cooking grid slightly above the top of the base for raised-grid grilling. Setup is simple: place the Woo on the fire ring, add the cooking grid, and start grilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/cgs-woo-set-up-inside-minimax-big-green-egg.jpg?v=1790881170\" alt=\"Two front views of the CGS Woo Dual-Zone and Raised Grid Expander set up in the MiniMax Big Green EGG.\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne advantage of the Woo over the Egg ConvEGGtor setup is easier access to the lump. Instead of disassembling the cooking setup, just lift the Woo by the handles – the deflector, drip pan, cooking grid and food all come out together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndirect \u0026amp; Dual-Zone Cooking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePair Half-Moon Deflectors for Barbeque\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Woo pairs well with \u003cstrong\u003etwo CGS 10\" half-moon deflectors\u003c\/strong\u003e for indirect barbeque, providing broad heat protection under the cooking grid. Add a \u003cstrong\u003e10\" stainless drip pan\u003c\/strong\u003e to help protect the deflectors and Egg from drippings. Foiling the drip pan can also make cleanup easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/cgs-woo-set-up-indirect-inside-minimax-big-green-egg.jpg?v=1790881623\" alt=\"Two front views of the CGS Woo set up for indirect cooking with half-moon deflectors in the MiniMax Big Green EGG.\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e CGS ceramic spacers cannot be used with this deflector-and-drip-pan setup. The MiniMax Big Green Egg ConvEGGtor also does not fit inside the Woo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Zone Cooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor dual-zone grilling, set one half-moon deflector on the Woo's lower ring – just under the cooking grid. A CGS 10\" half-moon deflector works, but a BGE 12\" half-moon deflector will provide wider indirect coverage under the 13\" diameter grid. A 12\" half-moon is pictured below left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/cgs-woo-set-up-dual-zone-and-pizza-inside-minimax-big-green-egg.jpg?v=1790881986\" alt=\"MiniMax Big Green EGG Woo shown in a dual-zone setup and a pizza setup using 10-inch deflectors and CGS ceramic spacers.\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 12\" half-moon deflectors \u003cu\u003edo not\u003c\/u\u003e fit the top or bottom rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Woo also works well for pizza, pictured above right. Use two CGS \u003cstrong\u003e10\" ceramic stones\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e5\/8\" ceramic spacers\u003c\/strong\u003e between them. The spacers create an air gap between the lower deflector and upper pizza stone while helping position the pizza stone higher in the dome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCGS Ceramic Spacers are available on our Ceramic Pizza Stone page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdd a Sliding Second Cooking Grid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCGS Sliding Second Grid Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a functional second cooking level to your MiniMax Big Green Egg, giving you more usable cooking space. The Sliding Second Grid Bundle \u003cstrong\u003erequires the current CGS MiniMax Woo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you have one of our original MiniMax Woos with no handles or with the lower ring dropping inside the fire ring, give us a call. We can look up your previous order and offer \u003cstrong\u003e50% off a current MiniMax Woo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the Sliding Grid Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bundle uses two components to create a stable second cooking level while keeping the lower grid accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/cgs-woo-sliding-2nd-grid-setup-minimax-big-green-egg.jpg?v=1790883019\" alt=\"Two views of the Sliding Second Grid for MiniMax Big Green EGG, shown outside the grill and installed in the MiniMax.\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the complete setup details on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ceramicgrillstore.com\/products\/sliding-grid-bundle-for-minimax-big-green-egg-expander-cgs-woo\" title=\"MiniMax Big Green EGG Sliding Second Grid\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiniMax Sliding Second Grid Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMiniMax Woo Specifications \u0026amp; Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MiniMax Woo is fabricated from \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" 304 stainless round bar\u003c\/strong\u003e and made in the USA in our fabrication shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Woo raises the main cooking grid approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can sit lower by positioning the Woo legs in the notches at the top of the fire ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLump Baskets \u0026amp; Woks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Woo does not interfere with Big Green Egg or Kick Ash charcoal baskets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Woo with handles is not designed to hold a wok. Use the CGS MiniMax Accessory Ring - Spider for 12\" wok cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant - Pre-2015 MiniMax\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your MiniMax is newer than 2015, you can skip this section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn late 2015, Big Green Egg changed the MiniMax fire ring, increasing the drop from the felt line to the fire ring. The earlier version measured approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.75\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the later\/current version measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.50\"\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Woo will fit the older MiniMax. You may find it works best with the Woo legs positioned in the three ConvEGGtor notches, which places the cooking grid lower in the dome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know:\u003c\/strong\u003e CGS introduced the sliding second-grid concept to kamado grills in 2013 with the Large Adjustable Rig Extender and 16\" Sliding Grid. Over the years we've refined the design while keeping the same basic idea: add another cooking level while still making the lower grid easy to reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 28px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 0.88em; line-height: 1.5; color: #2b2b2b;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1em; margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eBrand Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic Grill Store is an independent manufacturer and retailer of heavy-duty kamado accessories. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Big Green Egg® or other grill manufacturers referenced on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2005, Ceramic Grill Store has engineered heavy-duty kamado accessories built to unlock greater versatility, cooking capacity, and control from the world’s leading ceramic grill brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ceramic Grill Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40727499997242,"sku":"","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/minimax-big-green-egg-expander-cgs-woo2.0.jpg?v=1708980934","url":"https:\/\/ceramicgrillstore.com\/products\/cgs-woo-expander-minimax-big-green-egg","provider":"Ceramic Grill Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}