Hello from Chicagoland area -- buying new smoker soon

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alldaysmoker

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Apr 29, 2017
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Greetings !  

Thanks for the opportunity to learn from such an experienced crew of smokers and grillers. I enjoy brining/smoking all kinds of meat -- mostly pork tenderloin, pork roast, chicken, sausage, ribs and brisket. I most always have used Weber wood chips (Apple, Cherry, Alder, Hickory and Mesquite) soaking them for 15 minutes before smoking. 

I had an MES I purchased from Home Depot that worked like a champion for three-years and then died a slow death -- I replaced two thermometer heating cables and two heating elements. I have always found MES customer service to be outstanding and responsive. I finally put the old dear out on my parkway for the scrap iron man after I just couldn't get another decent smoke.

Easiest option for me is to replace with another MES from Home Depot. I thought I would check with this forum and all of you amazing and experienced smokers for a recommendation on a replacement smoker. I have looked at a few of the MES models and their propane double-door too. I am okay with basic and simple -- not super interested in the bluetooth features etc ... I saw some excellent mod recommendations for the MES dual door propane model (lava rocks, water pan, cast iron pan for wood chips). I read some very informative reviews on this model on this site -- I think they are currently at 83% positive.

Thanks in advance for feedback and advice. 

AllDaySmoker
 
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 to SMF!  There are lots of smoker options.  Since you've done the MES route for a while, maybe it's time to consider an upgrade? ...possibly a pellet smoker?

Matt
 
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Thanks Submariner ---- I am enjoying the site and all of the pro-level information and advice. 

I will post some smokes after I land on my next smoker --- hopefully very soon !

Thanks 
 
Thanks Smokin Al.  Considering an upgrade after reading a lot of the reviews and posts from the SMF community. Maybe a pellet smoker ?

Thanks for your welcome note !
 
Thanks Matt.  I am strongly considering a pellet smoker after reading-up on many of the posts and reviews on this site. Folks really seem to like the A-Maze-N pellet smoker unit. 
 
Welcome to SMF!
I had a MES for years until it finally took a dump.  I went with the SmokinTex electric and spent more time on my offset pit and PBC.  

So many great units out there.  Do your research and figure out the right one for you.  

Smoke ON!

- Jason
 
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