Recent content by 72lemanscvbl

Hey, My old masterbuilt element died, didn't have a replaceable element according to Masterbuilt, so I ordered a new one with that does have a replaceable element and got it today.  I've got this old box now, with a working control panel that I figured I would save in case the new one ever went...

I just got a new Masterbuilt smoker directly from them today.  My old one the element died and Masterbuilt said they could not replace, which I had read in this forum.  They assure me the new one can be replaced, and I see a separate part for it in my manual.  I did see some posts on re-wiring...

I've got a small Pork Butt-3lbs (says butt on the Hormel label, and shoulder on the store label which I assume means the same thing?) I've only done Ribs, Wings, and (a Turkey at Christmas in a blizzard that was a major success considering the conditions), all with pretty good results with a...

FYI I did an MES on Christmas day. It was 9 degrees outside, windy and snowing. I eventually put a blanket behind the back of the unit and propped it up against the deck railing so it would stay up. I turned on the MES about 6:30 am, and put in the veggies/broth at that time in effort to keep...

My MES varies 20-40 degrees different from the external thermometers I have hooked up. I use 2 for extra assurance. I had the same experience my first smoke. I find it pretty difficult to get the temp at a place where you can just leave it, but there is enough fudge factor in a long cook...

Hey folks. Omaha checking in with First Smoke. Bought Masterbuilt Electric Smokehouse at Cabela's for $149 last Wednesday. Thursday did a seasoning for 3 hours set at 275 and put in hickory chips last hour. No problem coming up to that 275, and maybe took 1/2 hour to get there. This was on a...