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  1. davidmc4

    Patience...patience

    10 hours and still those butts are only at 165 degrees... Tell me, when the stall is over, does the temp rise rapidly?
  2. davidmc4

    chip box

    Ok, I couldn't wait for my a-maze-n smoker to arrive (sorry Todd), so I fired up my brand new MES40 this morning and I am four hours into some nice looking butts. Here's a question... I've added chips three times so far and see that wonderful TBS coming out.... is there a point where I need to...
  3. davidmc4

    BBQ poems

    Early morning, stoke the smoker T'aint no job for a slacking joker Rub that meat and let it set For tasty grub one won't forget If you like your q all smokey Let it cook all slow and pokey Friends will come out of the wood Asking, "Just a taste, if I could." Share the bounty, make folk...
  4. davidmc4

    Glad I found this site!

    Thanks for the hearty welcome! I got to tell you, my wife thinks this is becoming an obsession. I LOVE THIS SITE!!! I can post a question or just type my question into the search bar and up comes several threads that have already dealt with my question. Everything from timing to the TBS. This...
  5. davidmc4

    Maiden Voyage

    My brand new MES 40 is on its maiden voyage! I've got two pork butts, seasoned with TexJoy, a wonderful rub that comes out of, need I say it? Anyway, the smoker is working beautifully. The TBS is gently wafting from the vent and I am anxiously (but patiently) awaiting mouth watering PP. Just to...
  6. davidmc4

    Fat Cap - leave it on or remove it?

    The question of the day....  What is the best thing to do with the fat cap on a Boston Butt? 1. Cut that sucker off. 2. Leave it on, smoking fat cap down. 3. Leave on, smoking fat cap on top. 4. Some other answer I haven't thought of... I appreciate your answers and your rationale. SMOKE...
  7. davidmc4

    MES 30" vs 40"

    I just got off the phone with Masterbuilt, (1-800-489-1581), ordering a cover and an extra heating element. On the recommendation of a friend, I ordered the heating element, which costs about $22, so that five years down the line, when this one goes out I won't have to call to order a new one...
  8. davidmc4

    Glad I found this site!

    Hi, this is David. I have been a fan of smoked meat for a long time. Several years ago, I purchased a small Meca water smoker, but found it was difficult to use for a variety of reasons....mostly it sat and rusted. Then I tried to smoke with my Webber gas grill with limited success. I decided...
  9. davidmc4

    MES 30" vs 40"

    Alright! Picked up my MES 40 at Sam's Club yesterday. I called and they had two left, which is why it didn't show online. (Evidently, when the stock is low, they zero it out on line.) It is cleaned and currently on its seasoning cycle. Tomorrow I smoke my first BB! Looking forward to many years...
  10. davidmc4

    MES 30" vs 40"

    Woo Hoo! Just picked up my new MES 40" I thank everyone for their input! I will let you know how my first smoke goes.... the butt is on the line!
  11. davidmc4

    San Diego Checking In

    Greetings... South Bay Newbie here.... looking forward to connecting with others in the greater San Diego area. Looking to purchase my second smoker. I have a Meco water smoker, but I am going to make the switch to electric.... Looks like the Masterbuilt 40" is getting the best reviews. Looking...
  12. davidmc4

    Masterbuilt Discount

    Good News! Sam's Club has restocked this item! Hoping to get mine this weekend!  (GOT IT!!!!!!!!)
  13. davidmc4

    Masterbuilt smoker vent position?

    We're all on the quest for the perfect smoke This is not a forum for a jab or a joke A serious mind and a patient hand Will surely lead to the Promised Land A rich smoke ring and a tender taste Will ensure that nothing goes to waste So share your thoughts with mercy and grace And all will...
  14. davidmc4

    MES 30" vs 40"

         Quote: Unfortunately, it is out of stock in all stores and online.  
  15. davidmc4

    MES 30" vs 40"

    Ah, ya see? This proves what I've been telling my kids for years... If you're not careful, you can learn something new every day! The quest for TBS moves forward..... Thanks Bear. (Hope you got your yards mowed!)
  16. davidmc4

    MES 30" vs 40"

    I didn't know there was such a thing as "too thick a smoke"...
  17. davidmc4

    MES 30" vs 40"

    I want to thank you all for your advice and input. On a sad note, it looks like Sam's Club is out of the MES 40. The best deal I can find now is $399. Amazon carries the 30 for less than half that. Can anyone pontificate on the differences between the MES 40 and the Smokin' Tex 1100?
  18. davidmc4

    MES 30" vs 40"

    I will check out the WSM. Any particular model?
  19. davidmc4

    MES 30" vs 40"

    Hi All, I am getting ready to purchase my first electric smoker and right now I'm leaning toward the MES..... Any comments on whether or not I should go with the 30" verses the 40" would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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