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You are correct. I used a extension chord once and it just got a little over 200. Swapped the chord out with heavier gauge and shorter chord I had and the temp went to 240. But I usually don't use one. Think I'm going to give master built a call.
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Agreed. Have the 5x8 on the way. The MES does fine on short smokes, but anything where I need over a hour of smoke it struggles.
And I did check the temp with my own gauge.Was hoping it was just a bad reading on the MES but sigh, it was withing 5 degrees on mine.
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I put it at 250, but for some reason mine struggles to get over that. It ran 240-245. I'd like it at 275 for chicken but it want do it. If time allows I'll toss them on the grill for 5 minutes to crisp up the skin a little. I want 165 to 170 IT.
I used a all purpose rub SPOG (salt, pepper...
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Just did chicken last night in my MES 40, I had been having the same problem of over smoking the chicken. Nailed it last night. Filled the tube when I put the chicken in and opened the vent half way. 45 minutes later I put half the amount of chips in and never added anymore. Was...
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Never tried the white BBQ sauce until tonight. Liked it but it's not going to replace traditional BBQ sauce. But good for something different once in a while.
Cream corn and smoked some asparagus to go with the chicken.
Smoked 7 legs with my BBQ rub then glazed with BBQ sauce.
Smoked 7 that soaked in Italian dressing overnight, then dipped those into the white BBQ sauce. First attempt making the white BBQ sauce. Turned out great.
Cooked on a MES...
I know this is a older post but I just bought some flank steak that was marked down and was wondering what to do with it. Got some great ideas reading this and can't wait to smoke thus weekend. Thanks guys.
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Welcome fellow MES 40" Gen 2 cooker from the deep warm south. Be sure to join the MES group. It has tons of info from experieced MES users. Has helped a bunch. Again welcome.
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Welcome! I have a MES 40 and really enjoy it. Be sure to join the forum group for MES users. Has been real helpful to read others addressing some issues I've run across.
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There are no small smokers, only small imaginations. Besides we've got to start somewhere right. Welcome and enjoy the information you'll gather here. UK? My boys are watching a soccer match from there right now.
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I'm up the coastline outside Charleston. My family is from Anderson to Seneca area. Would love to move up that way if I could find work there. Really like that area between Greenville and Clemson.
Have really enjoyed being on here. Read for hours the past few nights. Making notes. Wanting to...
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