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    Masterbuilt Gravity 1050? - First Smoker?

    True, but you can extend the amount of time the smoke spends in contact with the meat. I typically keep mine at about 30-50% once it's running good. And still get good cooking times. It also helps the charcoal last longer.
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    Masterbuilt Gravity 1050? - First Smoker?

    In answer to your first question, yes I'm still satisfied with it. On the question of size, I suspect that the charcoal use won't be much different between the sizes, as I believe the gravity fed/firebox component is the same size for all of them. SmokinOkie mentioned an adjustable damper for...
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    Leaning MB GF, overwhelmed by grease fire risk and mods?

    Welcome to the community! In order to NOT have to type this all again, here's a link to a response I had to another user recently that might be useful to you. Hope this helps! https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/gravity-fed-or-pellet-on-a-1600-budget.321144/post-2431708
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    Recommended smokers

    I've had a Masterbuilt gravity 1050 for almost two years,and I wouldn't take for it. It's really versatile, and I've really enjoyed it.
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    Gravity Fed or Pellet on a $1600 budget.

    Well, I've got the MB1050, so I'm going to be a little biased. I've had mine since fathers day the year they came out, and have had zero problems with it. With that being said, I have made some changes to it, and I made them about two weeks after I got it. I have three mods from klottesmods that...
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    Masterbuilt Gravity Fed 800 & 1050: can interior space be heated more efficiently for smaller meals?

    That's a good question. I know that I can do a 10-11 lb. pork butt on just under one load of charcoal (the cheap Wal-Mart grillers choice or HD Ember... Same stuff), but I really don't track it for the small stuff. I just top it off as part of the "get ready to cook" ritual. FYI, the...
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    Masterbuilt Gravity Fed 800 & 1050: can interior space be heated more efficiently for smaller meals?

    I've got a 1050, and other than pork butts, I cook for 2-3 almost exclusively. Not too many burgers, but quite a few streaks sausage links, chicken thighs, etc. I wouldn't take for mine, and see no need for a smaller "quick cook" grill. I had a gas grill for years, and never came even close to...
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    MasterBuilt 560 Flareups

    I've got the HYBRID manifold cover from Klotesmods for my 1050 and I've been really pleased with it. To ease cleanup I like it wth foil befits cooking. With that said, fat is flammable, and you can still get flareups. For that reason, I generally reverse sear. I cook over fairly low heat until...
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    MB 1050 replacement racks?

    Huh. Nobody has used these? Unbelievable.
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    MB 560 gaskets on chute lid

    I used this on the top of the hopper and the side of the firebox so that the existing gaskets would seal against them. It's not perfect, but it's MUCH better than the OEM gasket alone. I've got some left, and if I can find it, I'm going to try to seal the main door better too. Originally I...
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    MB 1050 replacement racks?

    Has anybody used the replacement middle and upper racks that LSS Mods makes (LSS Racks)? I don't use the racks that often, but I think that maybe solid racks instead of the OEM ones might work better. Thoughts?
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    Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800 - one year in

    Welcome to the site, HBBBQ. I'm sorry that you've had problems with your 800. I got a 1050 last Father's day, and I've been very happy with it. I did have one bad flame up the first time I reverse seared steaks with witnesses around, but I got lucky and they were still pretty good. I was really...
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    Gravity fed or not

    Here's the proceedure I use for for my steaks: 1. I run at about 250 and cook to about 115 internal temp, and then pull them off. 2. They go in the oven on "warm". 3. I turn up the MB to about 650 and wait til it gets there (less than 5 minutes). 4. I put the steaks back on for around 45-60...
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    Gravity fed or not

    The question I have on those other more expensive gravity fed smokers is whether or not you can do the quick heat to sear. Most of the ones I've read about (never used any but the MB) seem to be just for smoking.
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    Gravity fed or not

    I've got an MB 1050, and it's big enough for most anything you'd need for personal/family use. Normally I just use the main grate and keep the shelves out of it. That still gives enough room for two big pork butts or at least six NY strips (most I've done at one time) or a bunch of chicken...
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