shopping for the Smoker
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thestealth
Meat Mopper
edit: Double post.
Well, While I've already taken up space with my double post...
My first smoker is similar to the one you had in your link. I recently picked up a WSM 22". I've only had the chance to use it a couple of times, but as far as first impressions go, there is not one thing about my offset smoker that I like better than my WSM. So far, it has been superior in every way. :-)
Well, While I've already taken up space with my double post...
My first smoker is similar to the one you had in your link. I recently picked up a WSM 22". I've only had the chance to use it a couple of times, but as far as first impressions go, there is not one thing about my offset smoker that I like better than my WSM. So far, it has been superior in every way. :-)
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coloradosmoker
Smoke Blower
[h1]I saw your post back in April about shopping for a new smoker if you have[/h1]
not got one yet I would agree with some of the other guys to get a Mes-40
the best place I saw to buy it after looking before I bought mine was
Sams Club they have the Mes-40 for $299.86 model-number--20070211
the only difference between the others that cost &400---$500 or more is
the one at Sams has only the front door with window chrome & sides & back
are black the others are chrome all around other than that it works the same
it has back wheels inside light meat prob digital temp. control remote control
when the front window get brown that you can't see in to good just take some
Liquid Dishwashing soap & a scrubbie & was the inside window it takes
about 5--10 min. & comes out as clear as it was as I bought it you can see the shelfs
real clear--------I like the Mes-40 because because you plug it in set the digital
temp & time Add your woodchips with the wood chip loader located on side of smoker
then for get it just keep checking your temp. & meat -----Ken----Colorado-----Smoker
not got one yet I would agree with some of the other guys to get a Mes-40
the best place I saw to buy it after looking before I bought mine was
Sams Club they have the Mes-40 for $299.86 model-number--20070211
the only difference between the others that cost &400---$500 or more is
the one at Sams has only the front door with window chrome & sides & back
are black the others are chrome all around other than that it works the same
it has back wheels inside light meat prob digital temp. control remote control
when the front window get brown that you can't see in to good just take some
Liquid Dishwashing soap & a scrubbie & was the inside window it takes
about 5--10 min. & comes out as clear as it was as I bought it you can see the shelfs
real clear--------I like the Mes-40 because because you plug it in set the digital
temp & time Add your woodchips with the wood chip loader located on side of smoker
then for get it just keep checking your temp. & meat -----Ken----Colorado-----Smoker
- Mar 28, 2011
- 13
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i have some concern and maybe you can help. I started at 275F and temperature dropped to 250F. All my vents are open and i am unable to see rise of the temperature. also there is no smoke any more. do i add more charcole in the middle of the cooking to increase the temp? is smoke has to be throughout the entire cooking or only in the beginning? Should I add wood chips?
Sorry for a newbie questions J
Sorry for a newbie questions J
How long did it stay at 275` ? we all try to keep it down around 225`give or take 10-15`. Also leave your exhuast vent wide open and control your heat with your intake vents. as you see In Al's picture the minion method, when it gets to 215 during pre-heat close your intake vents down to try and keep it at 225. Myself I would use chunks like Al has as well.. hope this helps and good luck
You'll enjoy the Weber and when you start smoking, show us , we like to drool LOL.
Have fun and...
frosty
Master of the Pit
Baton,
Welcome to SMF!!
You can already see there is lots of good help should you ever need it! Some of the best informed people around.
Friendly people, lots of info. Enjoy and good luck!
Welcome to SMF!!
You can already see there is lots of good help should you ever need it! Some of the best informed people around.
Friendly people, lots of info. Enjoy and good luck!
- Mar 28, 2011
- 13
- 10
Thank you all for a big help and helpful comments.
well i got my first adventure and despite all the things that i would like to change next time when I will be cooking I am very pleased with the result.
My temperature was steady at 250F which WSM guys recommending. Cooked for 4 hours. I could not get the temperature higher in the end to get that crisp skin but it came out very juicy. It was a bit windy which I did not count on so that was a big disadvantage.
thighs were the best
well i got my first adventure and despite all the things that i would like to change next time when I will be cooking I am very pleased with the result.
My temperature was steady at 250F which WSM guys recommending. Cooked for 4 hours. I could not get the temperature higher in the end to get that crisp skin but it came out very juicy. It was a bit windy which I did not count on so that was a big disadvantage.
thighs were the best
michael ark
Master of the Pit
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