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    MES analog out of control

    That's good to know dward51! I think that the analog controller froze from being stored in extreme cold temperatures and as it warm up it resumed normal functionality. In the end the pulled pork could not be stopped by the elements and turned out better than ever before.
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    MES analog out of control

    Yes I am lol It very well might be weather related. I turned it off and then plugged it back in. It seems to be doing better. I wonder if some of the components froze? If I continue to have trouble maybe it's defective and I'll need to replace it. Thanks guys.
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    MES analog out of control

    I have the MES analog smoker, and I can't seem to keep it at a temperature. It just keeps on getting hotter and hotter even at the lowest setting. I've done 4-5 smokes over the last year with no problem, and all of a sudden it's like the analog plugin doesn't know when to turn off. I had it on...
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    Smoked Pulled Beef Chucky (Step by Step)

    It was good. I was surprised how much faster one cooked than the other of the same size! I think I should have rested the second one longer. It was delicious but not as tender as the first. But I had more people to feed so I rushed it a bit.
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    Smoked Pulled Beef Chucky (Step by Step)

    Thanks! At 174 and going strong!
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    Smoked Pulled Beef Chucky (Step by Step)

    I found a buy one get one free for two 3lb chucks, so I'm going to try this tomorrow. I got the meat prepped, just have to wake up early to put the Chuck's on. Am I aiming for any IT in particular, or just when it starts falling apart on a fork? Also for you northerners, any tips on cold...
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    First time using the electric smoker, help appreciated.

    That's a lot of good information, Thanks Marc. -Dan
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    First time using the electric smoker, help appreciated.

    Thanks sarge, cheers! -Dan
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    First time using the electric smoker, help appreciated.

    Hey everybody. New smoker here, My wife got me the Masterbuilt 20070210 30-Inch Black Electric Analog Smoker for Christmas. It's the one without the side loader. I went through and seasoned the smoker according to the instructions, but it did leave me scratching my head. With the temperature...
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