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So I bought the MES for low temp smoking. Decided to break if in with 5 lbs of naked snack sticks. Also my 1st time using a AMNPS. Worked like a charm. Also my 1st time posting pictures. Using my phone, so please let me know if no pictures.
I have both but use my 18.5 more often. Keep in mind it may run hot your first few cooks until all of the smoky goodness seals up any small gaps. Once mine settles in I can go 8-9 hours without touching the vents. Depending on the conditions, I have had 14+ hour burns on 1 load of coal. There is...
I like 325-350 when I cook chickens on my kettle. They should only take a couple hours at most at that temp range depending on the size. 300 will work fine but crispy skin will be difficult. My chickens seem to cook quicker when I brine.
Foil the whole thing. I generally don't use anything in it because mine settles in nicely. If doing low and slow, keep the pan in. Some people do take it out when doing chicken or when hanging food or a rotisserie. Hope this helps
Been lurking for awhile, figured I might as well join. Been smoking for a few years now. I primarily use a 18.5 WSM for low and slow and a weber kettle for grilling. I also have a 22.5 WSM and just got a MES 1st gen 30 on Amazon for $149. I couldn't pass it up. Plan on using that for my bacon...
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