Haven't had a chance to post, but finally pulled the trigger on the 40" bluetooth MES at Sams club last weekend. Had some people over, smoked some Johnsonville brats, baked beans, and some boneless skinless chicken breasts. No pics due to the amount of suds flowing and all the company, but the food was amazing.
This weekend it's an 8# boston butt (my first ever), more baked beans, and some ABTs (also for the first time). If all goes well, local grocer has butts on sale for $1.20/#, and I'll stock up.
It's bigger than I thought it would be, but man it's pretty!
Trimmed external fat, injected with apple juice, rubbed with Weber dry rub, put in the fridge for 12 hours. Rubbed again and let rest for 30 mins before putting it in the smoker.
First time using the AMNPS, hickory pellets this time-has been in for about 3hrs now, and first row is ashed. Took awhile to get draw right though. I pulled the chip tray completely, started with loader out all the way, then half inserted, and slowly decreased until it is now inserted all the way and have nice TBS. This thing is definitely capable of putting out a load of smoke.
Going to start spritzing at the 4-5 hour mark with 50/50 apple juice and cider vinegar. More to come later!
This weekend it's an 8# boston butt (my first ever), more baked beans, and some ABTs (also for the first time). If all goes well, local grocer has butts on sale for $1.20/#, and I'll stock up.
