Added another smoker - mes 30 electric need tips

[Bearcarver]

just ordered an AMNPS 5 by 8

That's Great Griz---You won't be sorry!
The problem with using the built in smoker is you can't control the Smoke.
The Heating element is for both the heat & the smoke, and that just doesn't work smoothly.
You would go from No smoke, to a little smoke, to Nice Smoke, to Heavy Smoke, to Too Heavy Smoke to No Smoke & then you put more chips in & start that cycle again.

Once you get the hang of that AMNPS, and learn how to get it lit properly, you'll have Nice Even, consistent Smoke for up to 11 straight hours, and never too heavy, unless you light both ends, which I don't advise (I did it ONCE!!).

Bear

 

[griz400]

Thanks Bear, couldnt pass up the deal I got.. ordered the amnps today .. ebay . gonna try it out this afternoon with some hickory ... also, point to you

 

[Rings Я Us]

Sweeeeeet!

 

[griz400]

Kinda weird I guess.... so used to throwing on charcoal and hickory every hour on my reverse flow ... after I get that pellet cooker next week.. can probably set timer and light the pellets, and check the temperature every now and again... this smoker taking the fun out of it ... lol

 

[tallbm]

Kinda weird I guess.... so used to throwing on charcoal and hickory every hour on my reverse flow ... after I get that pellet cooker next week.. can probably set timer and light the pellets, and check the temperature every now and again... this smoker taking the fun out of it ... lol

Oh don't worry there will be some fun in figuring out the quirks for getting the AMNPS to run perfectly for your setup. Once you get it figured out though it will be set and forget which is good for stuff like overnight smokes of briskets, pork butts, bacon, etc. :)

 

[griz400]

Points to you tallbn, will definitely try out an overnight smoke.. Actually my 5 by 8 AMNPS was on porch when I got home from work .. Now the question is .. is there a certain brand of chips ?? I seen them big bags of pellets ( hickory) at Walmart .. are these good ??? I brought a torch out my toolbox from work tat I never use .. like one a plumber uses with a screw on bottle of propane ..

 

[tropics]

Points to you tallbn, will definitely try out an overnight smoke.. Actually my 5 by 8 AMNPS was on porch when I got home from work .. Now the question is .. is there a certain brand of chips ?? I seen them big bags of pellets ( hickory) at Walmart .. are these good ??? I brought a torch out my toolbox from work tat I never use .. like one a plumber uses with a screw on bottle of propane ..

Jeff when you buy pellets try to get 100% Apple Hickory what ever you choose
Richie

 

[griz400]

So, brand doesn't matter ??

 

[tropics]

So, brand doesn't matter ??

I can't really say,if they are 100% they should be good
Richie

 

[Rings Я Us]

Maybe you can do mods to your pellet maze thing too.. Lol not that you need to.. they make legs for them sometimes. And you seen how they load them with pellets 3/4 way high? and add bits of charcoal every couple inches sometimes?'.. I want one to play with too.. haha.

 

[griz400]

I read in the booklet that came with the amnps, that cherry doesnt stay lit real good and you should mix with hickory

 

[Bearcarver]

Yup---Even I have trouble with Cherry pellets.
I don't even bother with Cherry Pellets any more.
If I want Cherry, I'll use Cherry Sawdust.

Bear

 

[griz400]

Thanks bear .. point to you .. I am sure I will go through a learning curve .. just like the idea of making some jerky on it,and overnight smoke sometime .. maybe some sausage .. Canadian bacon I really want to try ... But, I will always use the reverse flow... to me .. nothing like an offset ...

 

[browneyesvictim]

Whats weird, is I have never had a problem with Todds Cherry pellets. In fact they are quite awesome!
I have given away to my Treager pellet head freinds several bags of "other" brand pellets I have tried in the AMNPS. I learned my lesson. Todds only from now on.

 

[griz400]

Thanks brown eyes ... I have stored your info right here ...point to you (btw ) did that info about finding your threads help you out ??

 

[Rings Я Us]

Thanks bear .. point to you .. I am sure I will go through a learning curve .. just like the idea of making some jerky on it,and overnight smoke sometime .. maybe some sausage .. Canadian bacon I really want to try ... But, I will always use the reverse flow... to me .. nothing like an offset ...

You know what's good? These Hi Mountain cures and spices kits.. Great jerky I get from the brand.. also their sausage kits are great! Comes with everything! except the equipment. Lol

 

[griz400]

will eventually try em .. I am an old man and have a few deer jerky recipes I usually do on the dehydrator ..but wanted to make some on a cold smoker ... well about 160 or so...point to you

 

[browneyesvictim]

Thanks brown eyes ... I have stored your info right here ...point to you (btw ) did that info about finding your threads help you out ??

That wasn't me asking about finding your threads. But thanks for the point!
You are going to love the MES Griz. That was $100 well spent! But I do find that I like the charcoal and chunks flavor a little better with my mini. Someday I'll get an offset.

 

[Rings Я Us]

I don't like the thin brittle tough jerky like you get in a package at the store..

How close to the temp you set in the 30 does it actually hold Griz? did you use your digital probe also?

 

[griz400]

Yeah, was browsing around and I think it was 100.00 well spent so far .. wont use it all the time, but, leaving it out in the bbq /bar area we have, cause when upu put it away, you seldom use it ... like my "Big Easy " from charbroil .. not a fan ..