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  8. southensmoker

    MES 40 - Troubleshoot cause of temp reading on display higher than actual temps

    Would also like to know....  Mine is off too
  9. southensmoker

    Another curing time question

    Here is where I got that idea from http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forum/thread/83688/insta-cure-setup-time
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    Another curing time question

    Been making snack sticks for a while and been keeping them in the frig over night after putting in the cure (#1) and stuffing.  Thought I read somewhere that I could just put the snack sticks in the smoker right after putting in the cure and stuffing.  Is this right?  If not correct what would...
  11. southensmoker

    Smoking in the rain (MES)

    Ya mine is also in the garage (for now), but some nights when I have to cook real late or early I have to leave the garage door open and I don't like that. Would put it in the back yard but don't know about all the rain exposure it would get. I have a cover for it that I could use when not...
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    Smoking in the rain (MES)

    I have a MES and been using it this weekend in the rain (it is only misting).  My question is how do y'all handle the rain when smoking.  I have started to just put a bucket over the electrical control unit and let it go to town.  What you think? Thanks
  13. southensmoker

    How much should jerky shrink?

    I found that I was losing about 80% of the weight when I would make jerky.
  14. southensmoker

    Anyone had to purchase a replacement door for an MES 30" Son killed mine...

    Could try these people http://www.appliancefactoryparts.com
  15. southensmoker

    Jalapeno Sausage w/ cheese

    I'm going to be trying to make some Jalapeno Sausage w/ high temp cheese (snack sticks).  Some told me that if I don't use dehydrated jalapenos that they would turn bad (spoil).  Is this true?  Or have you  heard of this? Thanks Southesmoker
  16. southensmoker

    MES door change out

    Just wondering has anyone ever thought of or researched if you could take the old style of door like model #20070910 and buy a "replacement" door for a model #20070110.  Than you could get the window feature without replaceing for whole unit.  Would this work or is there something that...
  17. southensmoker

    What's your occupation?

    Relay tech for a Texas river authority. I build/maintain electrical substations, hydro and power plants.  When your power goes out I have programed the computers (relays) to do that during abnormal abnormal conditions like "shorts" or as we call them faults.  Also make sure the transformer and...
  18. southensmoker

    Drink of choice?

    Like the title says...  Whats your drink of choice when smoking, and I don't mean the "water tray" Mine is Jack and coke
  19. southensmoker

    New smoker with new MES

    Just bought a MES 30 (20070910) today and I'm reading all about this free retro-kit, and problems with loading wood chips.  Does anyone know that the model numbers are required in order to get the free retro-kit?  Also I'm smoke ribs tonight at 225 just wondering after an hour should the wood...
  20. southensmoker

    New from Texas

    How hot does your electric smoker get?  
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