Sneak Peek- Cajun Bandit Mini! Smokey Joe conversion

swamprb said:

I had heard for months now that there was going to be a Mini Cajun Bandit conversion for the Weber Smokey Joe and while Left Hand Smoke was competing at the Jack we got a surprise visit from the C&C Grilling Co. crew.
Chris Byrd and Chris Perres presented a prototype of the Mini for me to test drive!

I have done a little tweaking to it and added a handle on the vent, temporary thermometer in the lid vent, and I'm tempted to mount a thermometer at the grate level above the door using the thermo mount from a Genesis grill. My thinking is it can double as the grate thermo, or remote probe access. We'll see?

The conversion is solid with rolled edges, fits securely, the charcoal grate fits inside the ring on tabs. Stainless steel waterpan, 2 grate levels.
I replaced the wing nuts that secure the legs with bolts for peace of mind.

First cook tonight! I have a spatchcocked chicken marinating, and possibly some thighs. Stay tuned!

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High Q said:

I made a miniWSM using an aluminum tamale pot that fits perfectly in my Smoky Joe. I don't have the water pan or access door that the Cajun Bandit model provides.

It's a great tailgating machine. I have done a whole spatchcocked chicken on it, a couple dozen moinks and a some ABTs (not at the same time obviously). It's good low and slow or high heat. A fun addition to the portfolio.

I enjoy the homemade version but I have some products from Cajun Bandit for my kettle and I would look really hard at anything they have to offer. Glad to hear it's available.

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