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    got a #2

    Hi Newsmokerky - I know this is a bit late but maybe still usefull. I don't use hickory chunks but I do use cherry chunks along with hickory chips and some pellets in a foil pouch with some air holes. The pouch prevents the wood from igniting. With this approach I get good smoke and flavor...
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    bought a new smoker

    Congrats on the #2. Some months back I purchased a #3 and absolutely love it. I don't know if you determined why no smoke but I foil chunks, chips and pellets and use them just fine. One silly thing that came to mind was to make sure to poke holes in the foil. The wood in the foil is reduced...
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    St Louis Ribs in #3

    Hi Dave - I just did another rack of St. Louis ribs yesterday using the no peek method. 5.5 hrs @ approx 235deg, only opened to probe for tenderness and they were done. I did use a small pan with apple juice alongside the heater box. 2.5 oz of cherry, hickory, pecan, apple and maple combo of...
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    had it with Masterbuilt looking for recommendations

    I'm with 2 others above and say look into a Smokin-It. Built like a SS tank and pretty much a set it and forget it....even the analog. I believe adding a PID to the analog at a later date, if the PID ever fails you would still have an analog smoker. Smart design, heavy duty shelves, removable...
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    St Louis Ribs in #3

    I finally got to do a St. Louis rib rack in my #3. I thought I’d try the “no peak” approach since I had always done the 3-2-1 or the 2.5-2.5-1 in my other smoker. I did a yellow mustard base and Jeff’s rub (modified with less sugar and less salt) the night before and into the fridge. I used a...
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    Best Modifications for Analog MES

    I know this thread is a few months old but in case you haven't purchased all of the things that tallbm mentioned here's what I did with the same smoker. I did use his post as a guideline but I did the following: Instead of tearing it down to install insulation I bought a 6x4 heavy welding...
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    Newbie 3 2 1 ribs

    I have an analog MB and have done ribs using the 3-2-1 and the 2.5-2.5-1 method. Either way they were juicy and tender but not FOTB. I didn't run as hot as you swinging between 210 and 240 using an external probe.
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    Analog electric with lots of racks and PID for fish?

    Great minds think alike.
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    Analog electric with lots of racks and PID for fish?

    I upgraded my Little Chief with a cheap hot plate heating element with its control years ago and would use a close fitting cardboard box over the smoker during cold weather. Inexpensive fix which worked well enough for me 10-20 years ago.
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    Electric Smoker in the rain?

    Johnmeyer - Great idea! It's a better alternative to what I do for a rainy day which is place a few blocks of wood on top of the smoker (higher than my stack) and a piece of plywood laid on them and a Home Depot tarp draped over that. The plywood is wider than the smoker so there is an air gap...
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    Greenhouse upgrade

    This may be a bit outside of what is being thought about here but a sun pit may be a very inexpensive way to keep a greenhouse through the winter. You do need to dig a 4 foot deep hole but nothing freezes inside and if you can provide enough light into it with some auxiliary heat it might work...
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    Reasonably Priced PID for MES

    Dr K - I'd have to read a bit on the steps but it sounds like although they are sequential one may have to modify the step minutes each time for a different meat being smoked. JckDanls - Thank you for further explaining Dr K's response. Now it seems like you can define a recipe consisting of...
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    Reasonably Priced PID for MES

    Hi Bearcarver - Point taken and sorry for the confusion. I was trying to differentiate those with electronic top controllers from mine with the unmarked manual control knob. No digital readout. I had to edit my initial response since I see you refer to mine as a Masterbuilt Analog Smoker...
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    Reasonably Priced PID for MES

    Braz - Thanks for the reply. I tend to agree with your logic. I do see some folks have done long smokes with the analog MES but how much babysitting overnight was required is the question. Certainly no rush on this decision. Of course once you spend $300 your nearly half way to a low end...
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    Reasonably Priced PID for MES

    Mike - Thank you for your response. I have to admit I haven't used this all that much so you do make a good point. What makes buying a controller easier is that I got this unit unused for $30 at a garage sale. JckDanls - Thank you as well for you response. You do raise a good point about...
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    Reasonably Priced PID for MES

    I have an analog MES that I'd like to do some long smokes with but would prefer to not have to watch the smoker as closely as I do now. I'm using a TP-20 dual probes but as you know only indicates not adjust. After reading some of the threads regarding MES controller issues and looking over...
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    Pizza stone recommendations?

    I've used a 16" x 1/4" round steel for a number of years now with no issue. 550 deg is the norm. The pizza sizzles when it hits after a 45 minute warm up. Found this on the auction site. I see they are now available 16x18 rectangle for around 30 bucks plus shipping.
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    48 Baguette

    Those are unbelievable. I can smell them from here. Good crumb and crust. I bake 2 loaves every other week and eat small slices for breakfast with melted cheese (low fat low salt) each morning. Great job.
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    Question on Multi Probe Use

    Wimpy69 - I think the hole at the top right corner (looking from the front door) is normally an exhaust hole as there is a very large grease drip hole on the bottom which also serves as air intake. Since I modified the MES and added a 2 inch chimney I don't use the hole for exhaust. dr K -...
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    Question on Multi Probe Use

    SonnyE & Gator240 - Thank you for the reply. I do use a dual probe external so 2 wires. Unfortunately there is no door gasket only a lipped door (older version possibly) so the wires are flattened into a sort of a "Z" bend. I did install a large vent with damper on the top which I hesitate to...
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