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MiniMax Big Green Egg

The MiniMax Big Green Egg packs a 133 sq in cooking area into a portable 76 lb ceramic shell with a 13 in grid.

$849Approx. MSRP
Great forlow-and-slow smokingsearing steaksreal charcoal flavor

Good for someone who wants Big Green Egg cooking quality on a tailgate trailer, boat, or truck bed and can handle a heavy lift with a second person; skip it if you actually need something one person can carry solo, or if speed to temperature matters to you.

Pros

  • Owners report food quality matches the full-size Eggs — same ceramic heat retention and searing/smoking capability
  • Fits a full plate setter, so pizza, baking, and low-and-slow smoking are all possible
  • Fuel-efficient for its output and can hold steady low temps (owners cite 350°F held for 4-6 hours)
  • Feeds up to about 4 people, more capacity than the
  • Built to last (ceramic)

Watch-outs

  • Not actually easy to carry around despite the name — plan to keep it in one place or truck-bed it with help
  • Multiple reviewers call the price steep for what is effectively a compact grill
  • Slower to heat up than every other size in the lineup
  • Tight cooking area (133 sq in) — small batches

Known niggles

  • Despite being marketed as portable, the ceramic build weighs close to 30kg/65 lbs — owners say it genuinely takes two people to lift, not one
  • Reported as the slowest of all Egg sizes to come up to temperature (around 30 minutes to reach 500°F versus roughly 20 minutes for the Small)
  • Gaskets need replacing after a few years and BGE replacement parts are pricier than expected for the size
TypeKamado
FuelCharcoal
FormatKamado
Approx. MSRP (USD)$849
Primary cooking area133 sq in
Side burnerNo
Temp range200–750°F
Weight76 lb
Build materialCeramic
WiFi / appNo

Specs sourced from the manufacturer / retailer listing. Prices are approximate and drift — check the seller for the current figure.

Big Green Egg MiniMax Big Green Egg

Features

  • 133 sq in cooking area in a portable 76 lb shell
  • 13 in stainless steel cooking grid
  • Compatible with the Portable Nest for stability
  • 200°F–750°F temperature range
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty
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