Recent content by paulbill

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    Masterbuilt model

    I just saw the 511 model at Lowes today. It DOES have a temp probe and the larger chip tray. First time I have seen this model. On sale for $149. Might have to pick one up.. -Paulbill
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    Just Found The Best Tool For Scrubbing MES Racks

    I put them in the sink to soak with some oxyclean. They clean right up..
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    MES 30" or 40" ???

    I am the new owner of a 30" black mes. Really Really considered getting the 40" from Sam's. BUT, the nearest Sam's club to me is approx 40-50 miles, and I am not a member which would cost me a little as well. They have them in stock and I was really tempted. Figured the 30" was a good place to...
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    ATTN MES Owners

    Thanks for the info. Took a quick look and found the sensor on the back left. Didn't really notice it the first time. Did a batch of ribs last night, and the temp of the unit was +/- 5 degrees. So that was great. I am stoked and can't wait to load it up this weekend with pork butt! Thanks...
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    ATTN MES Owners

    Hello, I have a quick question. I am seasoning my new MES right now, 275 @ about 3 hours and now with some wood for another 2 hours or so. I am taking the temp through the top hole by dangling in my temp probe that I use during cooking roasts turkeys etc. It seems to be reading a good 20...
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    Hello From California

    Hello All from the Bay Area! Glad I found this place. I have been reading for the past 2 weeks. I love smoking, pork being my first choice, ribs and Butt. I started with a foil packet on our gas weber, moved to an offset grill from BBQ's Galore. Sadly had to part with it when I moved. Caught...
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