Recent content by big iron

First smoke on the Camp Chef and it’s 4degrees here. I used a packing blanket on the lid and the temps are holding between 215-240 degrees. I know some folks swear by the welders blankets to hold in heat as well. Good luck!

Best way to clean the window that I've found: Get a Magic Eraser and a bowl of warm water.  Put the Eraser in the water and don't wring it out.  Use the Eraser on the window and it comes right off!  No vinegar or anything required!!  It's a little messy, but cleans up pretty quick.  I leave the...

Thanks Steve! I will give that a shot after I pull the but out!!

Got my new Maverick yesterday and did a butt overnight. There seems to be a 30 degree difference between the MES and Maverick (733 reads lower). Has anyone else experienced this?? Meat probe is only 3 degrees off. Probe is clipped right next to the meat.

Great looking bird!!  I put my AMNPS all the way on the bottom to the left (as your looking at it) of the heating element right under the drip pan.  I've smoked just about everything in my 40" MES and have had ZERO problems with the AMNPS in that spot.  Just a suggestion. 

Starting to dial in my MES 40! Tried my hand at a stuffed loin today. 230 for about 3 hours to get IT up to 145. Wrapped and waiting... Just before wrapping. IT is 145

Hey everyone!  I had a question about the racks in the MES 40.  Most of the post have you put the meat on the top two racks.  Can you cook on all five racks?  If so, do you have to rotate the racks for even cooking?  Just curios

First pork loin in the 40 MES. Wrapped it in bacon and used applewood. Turned out awesome!! 240 until IT was 145. Wrapped for 30 min. Melts in your mouth!!

Fist attempt at thighs in my MES 40 with amnps. Followed Bear's plan to the letter and they turned out really good!!

That makes sense!  Thanks BBQWillie!

Turned at pretty well! Juicy, great bark, and the right temp. Smoked six hours though and I have almost no smoke ring! Any ideas why??

Here is the start

Thanks guys.  I put it on the bottom left of the smoker.  Ribs are in and I have a light smoke coming out of the vent.  I didn't pull the chip tray all the way out, but pulled it out quite a bit.  Also pulled the loader out about two inches.

Hey folks, Getting ready to use the amnps for the first time in my MES 40.  Where does everyone put the tray???  The only place I can see is on the very bottom of the smoker to the left.  I know I have to pull out the chip tray a little bit and the chip loader for air.  Additionally, I know to...

Yes, cooking the spares St Louis cut!  Thanks a million!