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    MES 30 first runs

    I usually would use mesquite or hickory chunks with the propane smoker. I have been smoking for a while but I have always stuck to those 2 woods for the most part; if pecan is a little lighter I may give that a try, I know the first couple smokes have been a little heavy on the smoke flavor for...
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    MES 30 first runs

    thanks for the input fellas
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    MES 30 first runs

    yeah I keep the vent wide open, the smoke tube half way out and no watter in the pan; I was told I should never have water in it? I might just be over smoking the chicken. I cold smoked some cheese a few weeks ago and after letting it sit for 10 days it still tasted like I rubbed it in the...
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    MES 30 first runs

    Yeah, it taste a little over smoked I guess. I use a tested therm for the cooking; can't remember the brand. The chicken I just brine overnight with basic salt/sugar solution and then lightly season with a basic dry rub; ribs I use the same dry rub. The meat isn't dry it just doesn't taste like...
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    MES 30 first runs

    I purchased an MES over the holidays and I haven't had a lot of luck with it lately, I purchased the AMNPS for it and I have done a couple of racks of ribs and some whole chickens. It's hard to explain but the taste just doesn't seem right. Any chance I am over-smoking? I used a propane smoker...
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    Smoked Almonds

    I have a smoky mountain smoker, does anyone know if you can get the temp as low as 100 degrees for these almonds? I have never attempted to smoke anything that low and I am curious about it before buying the almonds...
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