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    MES Cold Weather Problem

    Well, I tried all those things but nothing helped.  So I postponed my brisket till next week...hope it will be warmer, maybe as high as 20!!!!  Would be a heat wave up here!!  Thanks for the advice!
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    MES Cold Weather Problem

    Anyone ever have a problem with a 30" MES not turning on in cold weather?  Its about 3 deg above outside and I started my normal routine for my smoker (in the garage with the door partially open, same outlet as normal, large gauge cord, etc).  But when I try to turn on the MES it wont turn on...
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    First Pork Shoulder - with some Qview

    First thing...I am learning that smoking meats is just as addicting as smoking cigarettes!!!! So I tried my first pork shoulder today. Set up the rub last night and kept it in the fridge. Started it at 7am and brought it out to rest at 5pm. Spritzed it a few times with a apple juice, rub and...
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    New MES

    MES is a Masterbuilt Electric Smokehouse....there is a thread that gives a list of definitions/acronyms.  It can be found here: http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/73935/acronyms I am new too and this helped me!!!!
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    Novice anxiety....YIKES!

    Husker, I am thinking about making a cabinet for my 30" MES...wondering if you would post a pic of what yours is like to give some ideas.  Thanks!
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    First Try at Brisket

    Yes, I did use an electric...I have a MES 30...now that I have started smoking, I know that I will be getting a non-electric at some point.  Just not sure when my wife will forget my MES is still new!
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    First Try at Brisket

    So, I did my first brisket this weekend...they didn't have whole briskets, so I had to use quartered...which was probably good for my first try.  It turned out pretty good, need to make some changes to my rub but wasn't too shabby.  Also threw somecountry style ribs on for a few hours...so...
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    First Pork Loin

    Well...it went great!  Everyone LOVED the pork loin....super tender and the smokeyness was AWESOME!!!  Can tell I am addicted to this already!!!!
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