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    Baby Back Ribs Question

    Just had my first go at a couple of slabs of baby back loin ribs. Got my recipe from Jeff Phillips free section- https://www.smoking-meat.com/december-10-2015-smoked-ribs-with-maple-bbq-glaze. In it he says he didn't follow the 2-2-1 method for whatever reason, so neither did I. The problem...
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    First Smoke a Success (kind of)

    Is that a matter of personal taste preference or because of the properties of the meat?
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    First Smoke a Success (kind of)

    So that’s kind of what I was wondering. Do I need smoke the entire time the food is cooking? IDK why but I just assumed that smoke was needed for the entirety of the cooking process
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    First Smoke a Success (kind of)

    Def part of the plan for next time. Thanks!
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    First Smoke a Success (kind of)

    Just finished my first smoke...came out good but not great...but overall happy with the results. Chicken Thighs @225, rubbed with olive oil and a honey garlic dry rub Cooked for about 2:15 until probe read 175. Refilled dry hickory chips 3x about every 30-40 minutes to maintain smoke the...
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    MES 40 2.5 Gen- Foot pegs and angles

    Adjustors do go on the back next to the wheels. I can screw them in more, just wasn’t sure if it should be tilted or level as @SecondHandSmoker said.
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    MES 40 2.5 Gen- Foot pegs and angles

    This is as close to level on deck as i could get but you should be able to see feet and angle.
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    MES 40 2.5 Gen- Foot pegs and angles

    Just finally was able to assemble my new MES40. It sits level from side-side perspective, but is angled quite far forward. I imagine some forward angling is neccessary for the drip trap to work correctly, but how much is too much?
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    Seasoning new smoker

    @DIYerDave That looks great!, How did the bacon fat/vegetable spray work for you?
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    Just purchased MES40 2.5 Gen...now what to make?

    Sounds good thank you
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    Just purchased MES40 2.5 Gen...now what to make?

    Thanks Al- Any specific recipe you like or recommend?
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    Just purchased MES40 2.5 Gen...now what to make?

    I haven't seen that yet actually so thank you.
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    Just purchased MES40 2.5 Gen...now what to make?

    After reading through the forums I purchased a 2.5 gen MES40 (Thanks @Bearcarver ). Now that leads me to what should my first recipe be? I'm brand new to smoking and looking for something that will be on the simpler side just to get my feet wet. Appreciate any and all suggestions! -rugger
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