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One More follow up question. Vent and Chips. My first two smokes I have kept the vent on my MES30 completely closed. (Even modified to be able to close more). Both Butts have Turned out GREAT. After the cook in both cases the chip tray has black chips in it. No ashes. I have used apple wood...

I greatly appreciate all the quick advice! I left the juices from the drip tray (MES 30) outside last night (10F) then used the jus this morning to put back over and it was perfect! I will also look to making some finishing sauce. David I think I agree I will pull a few degrees earlier...

Sorry if this has been coverd but couldn't find with search. Resting Pork after a smoke (in this case bone in butt 8lbs 2 oz for PP) Wrapped in foil and towel then in cooler. Time? Is there such thing as too long? My first butt I rested for 5 hours and it came out GREAT! (Early same weight...

Certainly will do that! It was applewood.... mmmmm good!

Yeah full on addiction.... Now sitting food drunk with dreams of how to smoke a pork but and beef brisket at the same time. Any tips?

Spent some time reading up (thanks Bear Carver and Jeff) and I would say it paid off! Pork Butt Bone in 8 lbs. Removed fat cap to 7.25 lbs. Planned to smoke at 2 hours per lb. Mustard binder with KC Rub wrapped and put in fridge for about 24 hours (bit longer than suggested but came out...

Good Morning folks and Happy Holidays! I recently purchased my first electric smoker! I got the Masterbuilt electronic digital smoker ( No window in door.) Very excited to have found your site and have already learned much from it! Thanks again to all who contribute and make it such a...