Recent content by jlthieman

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    Is 1/8" too thin?

    I've been reading and lurking around here for some time now. Had an MES 30 until it stopped working on me. I've made a UDS out of a 55 gal oil barrel and I enjoy that regularly.  I have access to a pretty impressive shop, with a stick macine, a mig welder, a cutting torch, and a plasma cutter...
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    Gave them a whirl today

    They turned out great. I liked the ones that had the bacon mixed in with the stuffing, because on my mes the bacon wont get good and crispy it just stays limp. Didnt have an issue with the filling falling out luckily. I have a picnic next friday at work, anyone ever try reheating these after...
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    Chicken wings and abt's

    Thanks! I just posted my abts i made along with these in the abt section. They were awesome this site is great thanks for all the tips from everyone
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    Gave them a whirl today

    Ive seen a few different styles for ABT's and everyone makes them differently, i tried them a few different ways tonight. Take a look Started by slicing some lengthwise. Half of these were topped with bacon, half had it mixed in with cream cheese. The other 6 i cut the tops off, cored them, and...
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    Chicken wings and abt's

    Today i did some wings in my mes 40. Just rolled them in a rub i like and put them in for 3 hrs at 240. Came out great! Usually ill make a sauce, but sometimes i just love the dryrub without anything else! Wasnt complete without smoked macncheese!
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    Favorite beverage for smokin'

    Well said, sir. I agree!
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    20% Off at A-MAZE-N Products!!!!

    Went ahead and ordered a 5x8 pellet smoker for my MES 40. Also 2 lbs of pit masters choice and 2 lbs of bourbon barrel pellets. Seen so many positive posts about it i couldnt help it! Also went on with 2-day shipping so i can use it this weekend. Cant wait!
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    Stuffed Pork Loin (Apple)

    Yeah, thats what I meant. I'm kind of new to this but what is the difference in using the AMNES vs the wood chips? I also have a MES 40, havent had any problems with it yet, but if i can improve it I will.
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    Stuffed Pork Loin (Apple)

    looks delicious. I see pork tenderloins are on sale where i'm at im gonna give it a whirl this weekend
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    Hello from va beach

    Hey everybody. New to the forum been reading for a few days i currently have an electric smoker i purchased new about a year ago. Its made by masterbuilt. Ive been very pleased with it and have come to really enjoy smoking with it. My favorite things to make are bbq from pork butts, beef...
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