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New to MES & needing advice
Update... Eliminating the water seems to have corrected the leak at the door. Thanks! I eliminated the water pan and put in an aluminum pan to catch drippings but there wasn't much in it by the end of the cook. The temp is still wacky ,but I'm learning. At 240F the meat was so far ahead of...- zignot5
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- Forum: Masterbuilt Electric Smoker (MES) Owners
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New to MES & needing advice
Hi, Thanks for the advice so far! I have an MES 30. Not sure what generation. Control unit is on the top at the back. The vent is on the top at the back about 2" to the right of the control unit. The door has a window & is hinged on the right. The 2 auxiliary thermometers have been calibrated...- zignot5
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- Forum: Masterbuilt Electric Smoker (MES) Owners
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New to MES & needing advice
Hello! I'm new to the MES world. The smoker is working well, but the temp is all over the place & it leaks a lot of grease down the front feet while cooking. Is this normal? Does anyone have any troubleshooting tips for the leak? I've leveled it and tilted it toward the back. I've also...- zignot5
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- Forum: Masterbuilt Electric Smoker (MES) Owners
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What did you smoke first?
I got a MES 40 for xmas. We just finished eating my first batch of chicken drumsticks. Marinated in dry rub 5 hrs. Then cooked at 235F for 2 hrs until they hit 165F. I got my temps & time by reading this forum. Great advice on here! I was very happy the with the results.- zignot5
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- Forum: Masterbuilt Electric Smoker (MES) Owners
