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    Use water while smoking?

    Thanks. I will keep the damper open next smoke and will post results!
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    Use water while smoking?

    Thanks for the tips. I will write them down and test various ones !
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    Use water while smoking?

    This time I did not foil at all and the ribs still came out super tender fall off the bone but mushy. I think there is so much stem generated from the water bowl it is what is causing it. I am going to try these things: 1. keep the damper open a little more to allow steam to escape 2. reduce...
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    Use water while smoking?

    Since having my MES 30" smoker I have used it 3 times in the past 2 weeks and love it. I always put water in the water pan but I have been wondering if I should do it or not. The ribs come out tender as anything but what I would call slightly mushy. I smoke them at 220 degrees until done and I...
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    Prepped for tomorrow with QVIEW

    Final Product. Family loved them! 100 percent smoke with custom dry rub 80 percent smoked with a custom mop sauce finished on the grill (for the kids)
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    2012 MES 30" post smoke fest review

    I wanted to post (reiterate) the new 2012 MES is pretty darn accurate with it's temperature units. I have the MES set to 220 degrees and my Ametior thermometer shows the same, So far the 2012 MES unit is working out perfect!
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    Prepped for tomorrow with QVIEW

    The ribs are loaded The MES 30" is set at 220 degrees and my oven thermometer shows the same! Way to go Masterbuilt!
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    Smoker Body: Cast Concrete Cylinder?

    That is amazing setup. Looking forward to you next model!
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    Prepped for tomorrow with QVIEW

    The smoker is in pre-heat mode! It's drizzling out but should clear up by 8am.
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    Prepped for tomorrow with QVIEW

    this is my second go around with my custom rub that will yield enough rub for 2 slabs (or so) of spare ribs 2 tbsp garlic powder 1/3 cup paprika 1.5 tsp chili pwdr 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp taragon 1.5 tsp chipolte chili powder 4 tbsp mrs dash original no salt seasoning 1 tsp fine black...
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    So what's all this fuss about ABTs?

    My mouth is watering. Fantastic recipe!
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    Prepped for tomorrow with QVIEW

    Prepped my spare ribs today for a day of smoking tomorrow. After trimming the skirt and removing that membrane I did a light rub down with olive oil then liberally coated the ribs with my custom (an adjusted) rub. After getting all 4 slabs rubbed down and wrapped up to help the ribs soak up...
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