Yes! Definitely happy with the 40" MES...my wife and father-in-law gave it to me for my birthday. By accident, they happened to get the all stainless 1st gen version. I wasn't happy with the small chip holder, but Masterbuilt sent me the upgrade for free after I called them about it. Loving it now...Nice Big Tim ( Go BIG or go home huh? ) I am pretty happy with my 30 after my first smoke ....how's bout YOU ?
I use Hickory for everything, but you might like Hickory mixed with Cherry or Apple.Ordered an MES 30 Digital w/remote and window. UPS will be delivering today, just in time for my Fathers Day smoke fest. Until now I've only done pork butt and ribs. Sunday will be ribs, brisket and chicken legs. Can anyone recommend a smoke that will work well with all 3?
Do you put the Maverick smoker probe at the same place every time. Without any mods the right side of an MES is quite a bit hotter than the left side.I received a MES as a gift from my brother about 3 years ago. I LOVE it and have cooked hams, ribs, briskets, steaks, meatloafs, jerky, roasts (be careful here), and more than I can think of at the moment. Only problem I've had is with the temperature reading on the smoker. I ordered a remote thermometer from this site and I since figured it out. I swear tho, that smoker has a mind of it's own- sometimes -20 degrees and sometimes +20 degrees and then sometimes right on. When I first noticed the problem, I tried to contact Masterbuilt several times but to no avail. Other than the thermometer problem, have been very happy with the smoker and the smoking experience.
I have to agree with Bear on the wood, I do use apple once in a blue moon......I use Hickory for everything, but you might like Hickory mixed with Cherry or Apple.
Bear
Same here, with a little twist - I use either 100% hickory (most meats) or a mix of 60% Hickory, 40% apple (most cheeses)I have to agree with Bear on the wood, I do use apple once in a blue moon......