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  1. flareman

    AMNPS + MES40 with mailbox mod troubles

    As promised, here are some pictures of my set up. These were taken right after lighting the oak pellets. As we speak, I am making some summer sausage in the smoker and I have had to relight the pellets several times. Any thoughts?
  2. flareman

    AMNPS + MES40 with mailbox mod troubles

    I have a 4in duct adapter with flex duct (about 8 in long) with a 4in to 3in adapter going into MES. It's sealed with cold weld and duct tape. It was about 75 yesterday. MES was off as I was smoking cheese, but I've had trouble while I was doing a picnic as well. I am at work for the next 36...
  3. flareman

    AMNPS + MES40 with mailbox mod troubles

    I built a mailbox mod for my MES40 and am using the AMNPS with various woods, but always use oak for a base. I nuke in microwave for 90 seconds. I use a propane torch to light it for 30 seconds, then let it burn for 10 or so minutes. It seems like I only get smoke going for 30 minutes or so then...
  4. flareman

    Busy, Busy, Busy

    Thanks everyone! Glad I found you all. I have Jeff's e-course...now I'm just finding the time to go through it!
  5. flareman

    West Virginia BBQ Sauce

    I should rephrase..."discard" was a poor choice of words. Of course I eat some of the bacon when it's served its purpose with the sauce. However, have 9 dogs I obviously have a soft spot in my heart, and I like them to share in the BBQ experience as well....
  6. flareman

    Busy, Busy, Busy

    Hey everyone! I am new to the forum, so I wanted to introduce myself. I moved to Texas 2 years ago and my neighbor got me into BBQ. I started doing briskets in a wood smoker (bought from Academy). However, I am in a urology residency and work >80hrs per week, so the 12 hour smokes constantly...
  7. flareman

    MES Mailbox Mod! for use with AMNPS

    I build my mailbox smoker earlier tonight. I used a silicone rubber sealant around the outside of the duct....as long as a season the box before using to smoke, I would think it would be OK....I don't want a funny smell/taste....any thoughts?
  8. flareman

    West Virginia BBQ Sauce

    I got this recipe from a doc I worked with in West Virginia, I thought I'd pass it along. I've used it mostly for ribs and pulled pork. It's good and very simple to make 1 white onion 1 pound bacon 32oz Ketchup 16oz Apple Cider Vinegar 1cup brown sugar (can adjust to taste) 1/2cup honey (can...
  9. flareman

    smoking cheese in mes

    Thanks for the info everyone! Can't wait to get started!
  10. flareman

    smoking cheese in mes

    first time, very excited!
  11. flareman

    smoking cheese in mes

    I have an MES 40 and I was planning on using an A-MAZ-EN pellet smoker. Any thoughts?
  12. flareman

    smoking cheese in mes

    I'm new to smoking cheeses, anyone have advise on which type of cheese to start with and what type of wood pellets to use for smoke? Thanks a lot!
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