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    Safely Thawing a Frozen Turkey in a Cooler

    Noboundaries - Thanks for sharing how you deal with the big bird. I have been trying to perfect the cooler-thaw scenario and your parameters will be very helpful. I too only have one full-size refrigerator and momma is not allowing a turkey to take up space in her little wine cooler. A point for...
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    Results just in: First attempt at Chuckie miserable failure

    I feel for you. Been there. That is why l like a journal/diary so I know I will not screw it up again...at least not the same way. Although, sounds like you will not forget it as your wife and guests will tease you forever...if they are anything like mine.
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    Lifespan of a Masterbuilt Smoker

    I bought a used MES 40 Gen 2.5 that had a lot of years on it based on how it looked. It was on a guy's porch here in Houston TX- the land of heat and humidity. I have had it for two years and keep it in the garage. I am hopefully at the end of fixing electrical connection problems (two) that...
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    MES element quits

    Update - This evening I drilled out the rivets on the back panel and removed the screws holding the top handle and the tray's clips. I removed the two screws above and below the snap switch inside the MES. That allowed the cover over the snap switch-- visible with the back panel off--to be...
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    MES element quits

    Kurt - Wish I saw your idea yesterday. I searched for info about the snap switch and think you may have the solution. Also looks like I can get to it without drilling out the rivets to remove the back panel. I bet I find rotted out blade connectors like were on the heating element's connections...
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    MES element quits

    Dave - I found that post and comments before I posted this inquiry. I also saved your link to the "dimmer" controller in case I needed it. Looks like I do. I will call MB again and see if they have any other ideas.
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    MES element quits

    Update - Masterbuilt are great guys as even though I had bought the smoker used they still sent me a new element kit at no charge. Got it installed despite the rusty screws in the old box. But, the new element asks like the old one as it cuts off about 120 and will not come back on. Must be a...
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    Need some ideas on easy smokes

    I would buy chicken leg quarters and cut the leg from the thigh. Use different rubs with some more spicy than others. Add some stuffed jalapenos, a few links of sausage, and corn on the cobb to the smoker and you will be the hero.
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    New guy on the block needs some pointers

    Draping bacon is a good idea. MillerBuilds is on target. Keep it simple. 140 will give you a medium rare but if you want it falling apart tender cook it until a toothpick, or temp probe, slips in easily like going into warm butter. THEN it is falling apart tender.
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    Hello SMF hunters from Cajun Country!

    Indaswamp  - Welcome. I live in Houston and drive through LA via IH10-IH12-IH10 five or six times a year for the past 40 years. That is another story. Gotta love the food and culture and always wanted to learn more about how folks made common stuff great. Looking forward to your cooks and recipes.
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    First time bacon, curing time question, double check me.....

    I understand your apprehension and desire to get it right. I am only responding for support and the see what they say. From what I know tossing the liquid half way through would lower your cure amount/time. Given that safety is the prime issue Chef JJ will chime in soon. Don't worry too much...
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    New Guy from Fort Worth

    Always glad to have another Texan. Hope you made it through yesterday's storm ok. My brother-in-law has a BGE sitting in the yard. Hope soon he will want me to haul it "away".
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    MES element quits

    Yup Dave. That is what I am thinking. But, as one connection is solder in and the other is insulated, I do not want to disconnect and run an ohm test if someone has another idea. Thanks for responding.
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    MES element quits

    I have searched for a solution and with advice found here fixed the corroded connection to the heating element on my MES 40 Gen 2.5. It now heats up but after an hour or so the element will not heat up when the thermostat's red light on the control panel is on. I rechecked the soldered...
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    Chipotle time

    Well Cranky, according to the map the front has gotten to you but there does not look like much rain. I am in Houston and looking forward to getting a few more hours of smoke on some BB and Beef Ribs. I want to try Chipotle and appreciate seeing how it is going for you. What temp are you...
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    MES Mod Madness Teaser Pics!!!

    Really looking forward to your experience with the convection fan. That is something I could install. We really like the convection oven in the kitchen.  Did you consider mounting the fan above the chip tube so it would blow the heat toward to opposite side and away from the top vent?
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    Is young oak good for smoking. 10" diameter 20' tall

    Moto -- You are on a roll. Need to start looking for someone to give you a cow, pig, goat and a couple of chickens. 
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    Good "low and slow" technique for ribs that I can't attend for four+ hours?

    I would do like CrazyMoon suggested. The best gauge for doneness for me is when the bones are started to stick out (meat has pulled back) a quarter inch for BBs. The one thing we do differently is to reheat in a steamer. The steam keeps it moist and ribs come out like they just came off the...
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    Beef Chuck Flats

    With the juices left in the pan I would pour them into a skillet, add red wine and seasonings. Look at Chef JimmyJ's posts for a recipe for making a sauce/gravy to pour over the slices to add moisture. The fancy french name escapes. Someone here will be able to remember it. 
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    How long to smoke pork shoulder?

    Be sure to allow for the one hour rest. That time is not really resting as the remaining collagen is breaking down. That time is no less important that the time it takes to get from 190 to 205. Once I realized I could not cheat and cut off part of that "resting" hour my cooks became consistently...
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