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  1. toejam

    Decided on Smokin-It

    I've been using MES's for the past decade. This summer my last MES bit the dust, now it's time for an upgrade. After reviewing the elec smokers I'm liking what I'm seeing with the Smokin-It models. Not really a fan of their door latches, but, everything else hits most of the buttons. I'm...
  2. toejam

    Upgrading to a quality electric smoker

    I've had the 30" and 40", it's a natural evolution thing. I'd suggest bypassing the window - it's neat, but, doesn't add to the cooking capability, may be a heat-loss part of the smoker, and requires constant cleaning if you want to view through the window. Basically, it costs more, adds...
  3. toejam

    Which gloves do you recommend?

    Thank you for the reply. I'll check them out and see if they're available on Amazon.
  4. toejam

    Which gloves do you recommend?

    Been browsing the selection on Amazon and just got the brainer that the user community would be the best source for getting a recommendation on which gloves work best for a smoker. So, I'd love to hear your input on which heat resistant gloves you'd recommend for smoking meat.
  5. toejam

    MES 30" - First impressions

    Here's a link to the item on the Menards website: http://www.menards.com/main/p-2246378-c-10141.htm It looks like they're BBQ pellets, probably made for big pellet grills. We're pretty rural and it's at least an hour drive to Menards, so, we like to bulk up when we go shopping.
  6. toejam

    $90 off MES 30 @ Cabelas (good till Dec 3)

    Regarding the Maverick thermometer. I'd like to have two meat probes, instead of a meat and grill probe. Do they sell a spare meat probe? I tried looking on Amazon, but, didn't find one.
  7. toejam

    MES 30" - First impressions

    Looks like I'll be ordering an AMNPS tomorrow. Should have gotten that 40# bag of pellets at Menard's yesterday. Maybe I can get some shipped via Amazon Prime with the AMNPS. I did put a rub on the ribs, but, did that the day before. So, the ribs started with dry rub on them during the 1st 3...
  8. toejam

    MES 30" - First impressions

    Of course the cat and dog got some - they're family! I didn't spritz the meat when I wrapped in foil, so, that may have something to do with it. I don't want you to think it was "jerky" dry, it simply wasn't succulent. Still good, but, on the dry side. Went to town today and compared prices...
  9. toejam

    MES 30" - First impressions

    OK, got my new MES 30" yesterday and did my first cook last night. Here's my observations (realize I'm a newbie, so, most of this is operator error): - Make sure the wood tray is fully inserted before dumping wood into it. Otherwise, the wood falls on the heating element and leaves an ash...
  10. toejam

    $90 off MES 30 @ Cabelas (good till Dec 3)

    Note to self: make sure the wood chip shelf is fully inserted before closing MES door. Otherwise, the inserted wood gets dumped right on the heating element instead of the burn tray and your ashes are all over the bottom of the MES. And it put out a pretty TBS trail the whole time.
  11. toejam

    Looking to get an electric smoker for cold smoking

    Great deal, since I just pulled the plug on Amazon at $159.30. It's seasoning outside right now.
  12. toejam

    $90 off MES 30 @ Cabelas (good till Dec 3)

    Guess what just arrived at my door: MES 30" + Maverick thermometer + Apple wood chips. Time to start seasoning the big boy.
  13. toejam

    $90 off MES 30 @ Cabelas (good till Dec 3)

    Todd should put you on his sales staff. 8-) I got the sense that the MES could burn chips, but, as you'd said, you'd have to babysit the smoker all day. I'm leaning toward the set-it-and-forget-it mode, so, the AMNPS may be something I'll invest in. So, yes, $35 is ok if it saves me from...
  14. toejam

    $90 off MES 30 @ Cabelas (good till Dec 3)

    Just curious why others go through putting in the mods if the AMNPS is supposed to work flawlessly with the MES? I still don't have my MES (coming tomorrow), so, don't know what I don't know at this time. I'm reluctant to go the mailbox route due to all the aluminum inserted in your cooking...
  15. toejam

    $90 off MES 30 @ Cabelas (good till Dec 3)

    Yeah, and you don't know how many competitors are putting in bad reviews as well. The overall trend for the MES reviews are definitely positive, which is a good think for MES purchasers. Just need to make sure you're not buying one of the known duds or units that require you to replace the...
  16. toejam

    $90 off MES 30 @ Cabelas (good till Dec 3)

    Here is some text from a review on Amazon: 30" Electric Smokers ==================== > Model #20070106; sold here on Amazon. For heating element replacement, you must replace the entire body - and the customer can do this. The cost for the new body is $60.00 plus shipping and handling. > Model...
  17. toejam

    $90 off MES 30 @ Cabelas (good till Dec 3)

    daRicksta: Thank you for the update. I appreciate your input and valuable experience with your MES. I did browse the over 1000 reviews on Amazon for the MES and a common issue is that some heating elements don't last as long as yours has, and, some MES models require you to replace the smoker...
  18. toejam

    $90 off MES 30 @ Cabelas (good till Dec 3)

    Newbie here, anxious to get my first smoker. Lookin at the MES, will probably dive in with a 30" just to get started. Saw the posting about the Cabela's gen 1 MES and had a question/concern: is this the model that you have to replace the entire body to replace the heating element, or do you...
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