Cheapest Masterbuilt electric smoker

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pointerdog

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Oct 26, 2015
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I've always used a charcoal smoker with great success. but recently I bought the cheapest Masterbuilt Electric. So far I've ruined a beautiful Brisket, several lbs of Salmon filets and Ribs that were edible, but had no "bark" on them.  Ive checked the heat with a remote thermometer and found it will not hold at 225*. It ranges from 198* to 240* .At that range it will not make smoke. I even made a foil pack of chips and laid it directly on the element. When I try to regulate the heat upwards, it gets way too hot. any advice here would be greatly appreciated
 
Yep...The A-MAZE-N Pellet Smoke Generators were designed specifically to work in the MES and other units. You need to be more specific about the MES you have. In some models the AMNPS Maze works best in other models the AMNTS Tube does the trick. Have a look at Todd's site and give him a call with questions. Great guy and super knowledgeable...JJ

http://www.amazenproducts.com/
 
I PICKED UP A PILE OF LEFTOVER BOARDS, AND ABOUT 20 CEMENT BLOCKS FOR FREE. I THEN GOT A SHEET OF CORRUGATED STEEL (HAD TO PAY FOR THAT), I AM READY TO BUILD A SMOKE HOUSE. I'VE LOOKED AT SOME IMPRESSIVE BUILDS ON THIS SITE, BUT I'D REALLY LIKE TO SEE MORE HOME-MADES. I'D REALLY  APPRECIATE SOME PICTURES FROM ALL YOU FINE FOLKS. THANKS
 
I PICKED UP A PILE OF LEFTOVER BOARDS, AND ABOUT 20 CEMENT BLOCKS FOR FREE. I THEN GOT A SHEET OF CORRUGATED STEEL (HAD TO PAY FOR THAT), I AM READY TO BUILD A SMOKE HOUSE. I'VE LOOKED AT SOME IMPRESSIVE BUILDS ON THIS SITE, BUT I'D REALLY LIKE TO SEE MORE HOME-MADES. I'D REALLY  APPRECIATE SOME PICTURES FROM ALL YOU FINE FOLKS. THANKS

Lots of what you want, right here... http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/f/197/smoker-builds
 
 
I've always used a charcoal smoker with great success. but recently I bought the cheapest Masterbuilt Electric. So far I've ruined a beautiful Brisket, several lbs of Salmon filets and Ribs that were edible, but had no "bark" on them.  Ive checked the heat with a remote thermometer and found it will not hold at 225*. It ranges from 198* to 240* .At that range it will not make smoke. I even made a foil pack of chips and laid it directly on the element. When I try to regulate the heat upwards, it gets way too hot. any advice here would be greatly appreciated
Did you buy an analog model with the leg stands, the round therm on the door and that coiled handle in front? Those are cheaper than the electric digital models and do not operate the same way. If you bought a MES 30 Generation 1 digital smoker than many of us can help you troubleshoot.
 
THE ONE YOU DESCRIBED IS THE ONE I'VE GOT. ITS REALLY A BIG LET DOWN. I'M LAYING OUT PLANS TO BUILD A SMOKE HOUSE THAT WILL CONVERT TO ANY HEAT/SMOKE SOURCE.  I'LL POST PICS AS I GO ALONG.
 
 
THE ONE YOU DESCRIBED IS THE ONE I'VE GOT. ITS REALLY A BIG LET DOWN. I'M LAYING OUT PLANS TO BUILD A SMOKE HOUSE THAT WILL CONVERT TO ANY HEAT/SMOKE SOURCE.  I'LL POST PICS AS I GO ALONG.
Yeah, the digital MES is by far more popular than the analog. Much easier to work with. It'll be cool to see those pics.
 
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