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[xcountryx]

Hey yall! Wife just bought me the mes 30" from bass pro shop. I'm new to the electric smoking but I've been tinkering with a Brinkman propane smoker for a lil while now. It was ok but everything was getting sut all over the food. I was told it was from the propane. So now I have an electric. I've read a few other post and ordered the e course. I've seen a lot about dampers but mine doesn't have one. Also with my Brinkman it has a huge water pan but I've seen someone say not to put water in the water pan on the mes? My wife wants me to try smoked salts and cheese but I don't have the amaze thingy. Is there a way I can cold smoke without it? She also got mesquite pellets for me. I'm use to chips. How should I use those, just put them in the pan like normal? Also can I smoke just about anything I desire? Like vegetable and nuts (of course meats). I'm ready to go smoke crazy here! Throw it at me and I will smoke it up!

 

[kc5tpy]

Hello and Welcome to our addiction.  A word of warning: There is no 12 step program for this one!  Many good folk here with a load of experience that they are more than willing to share.  If you have specific questions just start a thread and someone with experience will be along soon to offer advice.  All info you can provide us with such as smoker type, location and so on will help us answer any questions you may have, and pictures help a bunch.  Spend some time doing some research on the forums, tons of advice and recipes already available there.  Check out Jeff’s 5 day smoking E-Course ( link below ) that will help you get started.  We look forward to your contributions.  Have fun.  Good luck.  Keep Smokin!

Danny

http://www.smoking-meat.com/smoking-basics-ecourse

 

[gary s]

Good morning, and welcome to the forum. I am a stick burner, so I wont be any help there, but a lot of members are who I am sure will be glad to help with all your questions.

Gary S