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    First MES smoke

    I used hickory pellets in a tray. Planning on doing some chicken this weekend.
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    First MES smoke

    I have a new MES 130 and did my first smoke, rack of ribs. Set it up with the mailbox box. Rubbed and ready for smoker. 3 hours of smoking; into foil for 2 hours. Sauced and ready to eat. The ribs came our VERY tender. The only problem is the ribs did not have as much of a smoky...
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    MES130B John McLemore Signature Series

    I am getting ready to buy my first electric smoker and Lowes has two versions of the MES 130b. The "standard" $189, John McLemore Signature Series is $229. I looked at the specs and the only difference I could see is the McLemore has about 3 additional inches of cooking space. Do anyone know...
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    Converted offset smoker - heat problems

    When I use the AMNPS for hot smoking (225+), I am guessing I would place the tube on the opposite side of the smoker away from of the heat source.  The website says not to place directly adjacent to the heat source. I am able to keep the smoker at 225 with the use of a needle valve and...
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    Converted offset smoker - heat problems

    I converted my offset smoker to propane and love the ease of it.  The problem I am having is the wood I use for smoke often catches fire, making the heat hard to control.  I use an old cast iron pan for the wood chunks. I have tried moving the pan around the fire box and have put the pan on top...
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    Brisket, butts and ribs

    Brisket and butts at about 200 internal temp, just a little bit longer.  Ribs foiled.
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    Brisket, butts and ribs

    Four hours and the ribs are now on.  Temps looking good.
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    Brisket, butts and ribs

    Just put on a 10lb brisket and two pork butts.  Ribs go on in a couple of hours.  It's going to be a long satisfying day.  More pics as the day goes on.
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