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[gregofthenorth]

Hi Guys,

I live in northern Ontario where its probably around -13c or 10f or so today and I am breaking in my new Masterbuilt Sportsman Elite.  I had a cheaper smoke hollow that I needed to use a ratchet strap to keep it closed and with analog electric heat, I had to adjust the heat all day as well.  I love that this new smoker has a door latch and is digital.

I have 2 questions maybe you can help me out with.

1. I accidentally bought some wood pellets and have only ever used chips.  My new smoker says to only use chips.  Now that I have opened this 20lbs bag of pellets, is there any problem using pellets where smokers call for chips?

2. There is a link on this site for a 5day eCourse on smoking.  Anyone done it?  Any good?

I have only been smoking for a couple of years and still learning.

Gregt

 

[one eyed jack]

Welcome to the site Greg.  I can't answer your pellet question but there are quite a few electric smoker owners on the site.

You will likely get more traffic for your question if you post it on the electric smoker site.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/f/110/electric-smokers

 

[gregofthenorth]

Thanks, I just posted the question there.

 

[roller]

Welcome !

 

[mike5051]

Welcome to the site Greg!  Glad you joined us.  Sorry,  I can't help with either of your questions.

Mike

 

[one eyed jack]

 
Thanks, I just posted the question there.

Your welcome.  Hope you get plenty of quick responses.

 

[gearjammer]

Welcome, I don't know the answers, but there are guys here who do. They will find it and be along shortly I am sure.

Keep on smokin'                   Ed

 

[SmokinAl]

Welcome to SMF!

Why not take the 5 day course, it's free.

I have used pellets in my MES and I actually liked them better than chips.

Al

 

[gregofthenorth]

Hi Al,

What is MES?  Masterbuilt electric smoker?

Do you use a smoker box, like this https://www.amazenproducts.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=AMNPS5X8 , or do you put them right in your wood chip box?

I tried some pellets in my wood chip box, but only a few of them were smoldering after 3 hours at 275 and the rest of them were just black.

In the meantime I ordered the smoker box and look forward to using it.  

Im doing some ribs today...  going to do the 3-2-1 method.  Cant wait until they are ready

Greg

 

[gary s]

  Good afternoon and welcome to the forum, from a warm sunny day here in East Texas, and the best site on the web. Lots of great people with tons of information on just about  everything.

Gary