top or bottom rack mes 30

[magnus89]

Smoking 2 8lb butts tonight, my question is do I get more smoke with meat on top rack as apposed to bottom? Seems as if I get a better crust on top and meat is finished before bottom rack. I really want a nice crust and smoke floor this time. I always leave my vent wide open when smoking until I wrap.

 

[paaco1981]

I'm no expert, just commenting on my experiences with the MES30. The top rack seems like it would work best to me ( And is what I always use ), smoke is going to rise and the temperature at the top should be more constant than it would be closer to the bottom near the heating element.

 

[smoking b]

It's up to you where you want to put it. I know I'm late but I usually use the 2nd rack from the top on mine for butts - the top rack is almost always reserved for salt. That's just what works best for me...