Question from a Newby in NC:
How long before putting in smoker do I apply rub? Do I rub and immediately smoke or rub and refrigerate overnight?
I'm using an MES. :drool
Like Gary said, up to you. There are many options to smoking the best thing is to read up and experiment. I so far have rubbed, wrapped in plastic wrap and put in fridge over night or for 6-8 hours. I have (4) butts, 28 pounds in the fridge right now ready to put in my MES30. Been rubbed and wrapped and in the fridge since 12pm today. These guys are great here and you can't go wrong listening to any of them. So far I have had awesome Pulled Pork and I don't foil mine at all. Good luck amd have fun. Cheers