12 hours or more (or less). There are so many variables it is hard to predict. The time can change based on cook temp, foiling through the stall, and the piece of meat itself. If you give yourself 2 hours per pound then 2 hours extra to rest you should have ample time (at least 9 out of 10 times). If it is done too early then just wrap it in foil and set it in a cooler with some towels to keep it warm for hours.
B Maddox,
You know I was wondering about that. That is great advice. Thanks. I have a 7 lbs boston butt I will be smoking and was told it may take up to 12 hours to smoke. Does that sound right?
As long as you started your smoke with an empty tray, then no. It will hold enough ash to get you thru even a long smoke.My first time also using MES, do I need to empty used chip tray before I load more to loader?...
My first time also using MES, do I need to empty used chip tray before I load more to loader?...
My first time also using MES, do I need to empty used chip tray before I load more to loader?...
The AMNPS is def the way to go. I think every MES owner eventually gets one, I love mine. But until then, you can still have some good smokes-just more work!I would if your gonna use the chip tray... The only down side to using the chips is ya have to reload every 30-45 min. A lot of MES owners will get an AMNPS, with pellets or dust you can get good smoke for 8+ hrs usually ! That way ya don't have to be continually adding chips !
I would if your gonna use the chip tray... The only down side to using the chips is ya have to reload every 30-45 min. A lot of MES owners will get an AMNPS, with pellets or dust you can get good smoke for 8+ hrs usually ! That way ya don't have to be continually adding chips !
The AMNPS is def the way to go. I think every MES owner eventually gets one, I love mine. But until then, you can still have some good smokes-just more work!
a smoke generator that burns wood pellets, check out the link WaterinHoleBrew gave you above.
Hi!
I live in East Helena MT - 4250 ft