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  1. arli

    First Smoke on my MES

    There are updated pictures in the first post.  Lessons' learned on this first smoke: I need to work on my rub.  It was good, but could have been a little sweeter (with a small amount of heat).The rum/apple juice spray is very good.Start earlier with the smoke, as stated elsewhere in the forum...
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  4. First Smoke on my MES

    First Smoke on my MES

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    First Smoke on my MES

    Today, I have started my first smoke on my MES 30. I am using apple wood chips for this smoke. I started out the smoke by preheating the MES to 240, then I dropped the temp to 230.  Now, about 2  hours in and I have just sprayed the butt with an apple juice/rum mixture.  I applied a rub last...
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    How Many Mes Owners Here?

    I purchased my MES 30 inch two weeks ago from an ebay auction.  It had a smal dent (barely noticable) on one side.  I paid $110 plus shipping for it.  I have seasoned it and will be doing my first smoke on it tomorrow with a boston butt.
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    Greetings from Jefferson MD

    I have been looking through the posts and there is some great information to be had. I'm looking at the beef jerky recipes especially.
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    Greetings from Jefferson MD

    Greetings from Jefferson MD.  I stumbled across the site as I was looking for some information about smoking a prime rib and/or a turkey.  I guess my skill level would be beginner.  I'm looking forward to learning as much as I can from you guys.
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