Just back from a visit to stepson's house, where I enjoyed a delicious smoked brisket. Decided I want to try smoking, but not sure how much I'm going to enjoy the process. I know I sure enjoy the product, and am about to pull the trigger on a "starter" MES30. It's just the two of us - empty nesters - so, despite what I've read in the forums, not going with a bigger/more elaborate smoker right now. From what I've read so far, it sounds like the smoker will likely wear out before I decide I need a larger one.
I convinced the better half that we should give ourselves the smoker and the necessary accessories for an early Christmas present. Shopping for the best deals on a decent smoker, thermometer, A-MAZE-N, pellets, torch, etc., etc. Who knew there was so much equipment and so much science involved in smoking? I make beer, and it's much less complicated.
Anyway, looking forward to trying and learning. This forum looks like it has all the answers - I just have to get smart enough to ask the right questions.
Almost forgot the demographics: 70 years old, retired, moved to Sandpoint, Idaho a year and a half ago. Four grown "kids" and 10 grandchildren, scattered all over the US.
I convinced the better half that we should give ourselves the smoker and the necessary accessories for an early Christmas present. Shopping for the best deals on a decent smoker, thermometer, A-MAZE-N, pellets, torch, etc., etc. Who knew there was so much equipment and so much science involved in smoking? I make beer, and it's much less complicated.
Anyway, looking forward to trying and learning. This forum looks like it has all the answers - I just have to get smart enough to ask the right questions.
Almost forgot the demographics: 70 years old, retired, moved to Sandpoint, Idaho a year and a half ago. Four grown "kids" and 10 grandchildren, scattered all over the US.