Recent content by lunchbocks

Yup, I'll reposition for the next smoke and see how it goes! Thanks

Ah sorry everyone for the extremely late reply. After a couple of more attempts I believe it is more of an issue with placement and airflow. To answer a few questions: 1) Grease fire: I always use a rather large water pan that is placed over the AMPNS so I am doubtful that anything could...

Wow just came here to post this question too. I also remove the chip tray and loader on the MES30. Also, light to flame then blow out and smolder for 10 minutes. Preheat MES and insert AMNPS - but I place it on top of the native wood tray area/heating element. What I notice is that for the...

Thanks, the meat's been tossed, sigh. I've been reading that it should just be smoldering. I guess I got overzealous because of all the posts mentioning the lack of smoke and to get a full flame to keep it lit. Didn't think it would go inferno on me. Next time I will blow it out and make...

Amateur smoker here. My second smoke with a Masterbuilt 30 - first one (brisket flat) went perfectly. This time I found a nice whole packer and short ribs. I set up everything to spec, lit the AMNPS with a torch, saw the flame, closed the door. Per other posts for adequate air flow the wood...