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    MES burner fail?

    Thanks for finding that - I appreciate it!
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    MES burner fail?

    I was afraid of that! :(
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    MES burner fail?

    I've had the MES (actually, Centro, the Canadian version) for a few years now and today, for the first time, it did something strange. Although I had it set for 225F, it never got much past 120F -- and it dropped from there, down to just under 100F eventually. I thought at first it was the...
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    Friday Smoke - Sirloin Tip Roast Q-View

    After 8 hours at 225 F, my 4 lb sirloin tip roast had only reached 150 F internal. I foiled it for 15 minutes, then pulled it. It was definitely "done" - just a little pink in the center of the roast - but didn't pull easily. It was moist and tasty, so I guess that's the ultimate barometer...
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    Friday Smoke - Sirloin Tip Roast Q-View

    Well, she's been on 7.5 hours at 225 and she's at 147 F. Maybe I'll foil her now.
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    Friday Smoke - Sirloin Tip Roast Q-View

    I'm going to give this a try tomorrow. Got a sirloin tip roast (just over 4 pounds) marinading overnight using a variation of the rub putty: 1/2 cup Wegman's Kansas City BBQ Sauce 1 1/2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp peach jam 1/2 oz. Jim Beam I didn't have any grape jelly, but I figure peach and bourbon...
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    Can I smoke a boneless rump roast?

    135* will get you just below medium-rare, right? What if I like my beef medium or even medium-well? That would be between 160-170*, I think - so am I pretty much out of luck in terms of smoking a roast (unless I want to lose some fillings while eating it)?
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    Discussion, how to produce smoke ring in electric smokers?

    I'm enjoying this thread and I plan to test out some lump charcoal soon. A few questions come to mind, though: Would I need more than a couple of unlit lump charcoal pieces, along with a couple of small chunks of wood, to start off with?Is it better to start with the lumps and the chunks in the...
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    Discussion, how to produce smoke ring in electric smokers?

    It takes your MES an hour to warm up? I don't think I've ever seen mine take anywhere near that long to reach temperature -- not even in winter. Fellow MES users: Do you recommend warming up the smoker? I know Masterbuilt says there's no need to warm it up, so I've always just followed that...
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    Lump charcoal in an electric smoker?

    Exactly! Got myself a bag of lump charcoal today. What's the best way to use it? I've got an MES (which doesn't require preheating) so I'm wondering if it's best to put a piece of the lump charcoal -- unlit -- directly into the burning box along with a chunk or two of wood before starting it up...
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    Cast iron pan for better smoke with electric smoker?

    Thanks for the comments, folks. I think I'll forgo the cast iron pan and give the lump charcoal a shot. I'm getting plenty of smoke from the MES as is, but never seem to get much of a smoke ring.
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    Cast iron pan for better smoke with electric smoker?

    I've got an MES and I recall seeing some discussion here last year about using a cast iron pan directly on the coils as a more consistent method of getting smoke -- but now I can't find that discussion! Anyone? Also planning on trying the lump charcoal trick as well. Thanks in advance.
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    Lump charcoal in an electric smoker?

    I think the second one is what I'm looking for -- thanks! Might have to give it a try, although now I'm not sure whether to use lump or briquettes!
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    smokin music

    Y'all ain't gonna shoot me if I say > Jimmy Buffett < are you? :) Seriously!
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    Lump charcoal in an electric smoker?

    Been away from the forums for a while, just trying to catch up, and I caught a few references to using lump charcoal in an electric smoker -- something about giving better smoke? I've got an MES, have never used charcoal. Can someone fill me in on the details? Or point me to a thread that will...
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    Boneless Half Pork Loin

    Thanks for the tips, folks! I might just try and smoke the thing tomorrow.
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    Boneless Half Pork Loin

    While picking up some groceries today I noticed a sale on boneless half pork loins, so I picked one up. It weighs 2.9 kg (6.4 lb) and the label says "seasoned" but I can't see any seasoning on it. I was originally going to roast it in the oven, but maybe I can smoke it? Does anyone have any...
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    Salmon fillets?

    Help! I've been asked to smoke four one-pound salmon fillets (skin-on) for a family get-together this weekend, but I'm at a loss. I've got an MES smoker, and I've done pork, beef, and poultry - but never fish! Anyone have any (easy) recipes or tips?
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    Spiral Ham?

    With Thanksgiving only a few weeks away - it comes in October in Canada, not November! - I'm thinking about doing a (pre-cooked, pre-glazed) spiral ham on my MES smoker. I read a few threads here that mentioned it but I still have a few questions:What would be the best temperature to heat it at...
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    Ribs: Multiple racks using 3-2-1 method?

    I've got an MES smoker and will be doing 8 racks of baby backs this weekend. To make 'em fit, I'll be cutting each rack in half. I've done the 3-2-1 method before, but only with two racks maximum. Should I be making adjustments to the 3-2-1?
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