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  1. ostrichsak

    MES Shed Mod with vent

    That's a lot of effort to direct smoke but how do you account for when you open the door?  Lots of smoke escapes whenever you open the door even if it's only once or twice.
  2. ostrichsak

    MES cover

    I have the MB factory cover for my MES30 and I wouldn't buy it again.  It's very lightweight and thin for what you pay and has already faded quite a bit after only a single season on the north (shade) side of the house.  Do some searching as I saw people post about generic covers that fit very...
  3. ostrichsak

    Elevating My MES 30" Off the New Concrete Deck

    Mine is up against a wall to but we're in the foothills of Northern Colorado and get some serious winds here so if you idea of 'windy' is more reasonable it probably isn't a concern but better safe than sorry.
  4. ostrichsak

    Elevating My MES 30" Off the New Concrete Deck

    Here's another thread I was thinking of.
  5. ostrichsak

    Elevating My MES 30" Off the New Concrete Deck

    That's the forum I have been following that I was talking about.  There are plenty of ideas in there and it's a really good resource if you plan to DIY a stand for these puppies.  Thanks for posting the link as I'm mobile and didn't have the time to search it out & post it.
  6. ostrichsak

    Elevating My MES 30" Off the New Concrete Deck

    You already touched on my temporary solution that has actually turned into a multi-season semi-long term solution.  I have two cinder blocks that get it off the concrete.  I would however be very careful about how you do this if you're in a high wind area.  It was fine for quite a while and...
  7. ostrichsak

    30" masterbuilt electric smoker question

    I was going to suggest this but smoke one and deep-fry the other.  We did this last year and it was a tremendous hit as people were able to eat whichever kind they wanted.  Turned out all wanted both kinds and couldn't make up their mind which they loved more.  
  8. ostrichsak

    Any pro tips for foiling your pork shoulder part way though the smoke??

    I've got a steamer pan but not sure how I would use that for this use.  I'm guessing I would need a much larger one and then just place the shoulder in the top section and put the whole thing in the smoker, huh?
  9. ostrichsak

    Any pro tips for foiling your pork shoulder part way though the smoke??

    D'oh!  Rack inside of a foil pan.  I just made one of these a couple of months ago and totally for that.  That might be my solution to all of my problems.  Cook on wire rack inside of a foil pan and then place the cover on it after the 4hr smoke taking on portion of the smoke.  Too late to do...
  10. ostrichsak

    Any pro tips for foiling your pork shoulder part way though the smoke??

    I'm not buying or suggesting any more of his products.  I had a bad experience with the pellet tube after he suggested it over the pellet tray and after emailing back and forth just refused to reply to any of my emails.  I know a lot of people here have had good experiences when they just order...
  11. ostrichsak

    Any pro tips for foiling your pork shoulder part way though the smoke??

    I have a pan to catch them below so it's not like they're going anywhere.  I mean more if I start with the shoulder in a pan the juices will just pool up as the fat renders and the constant moisture on the bottom will keep that entire area from forming bark.  Not sure I want to go that route.
  12. ostrichsak

    Any pro tips for foiling your pork shoulder part way though the smoke??

    I thought about using a foil pan from the beginning but worried about it taking the smoke & worried the bottom section sitting in it's own 'stew' juices the entire time wouldn't develop a bark. About to put it on though so I'm not sure I'd be able to do something like that for this one since I...
  13. ostrichsak

    Any pro tips for foiling your pork shoulder part way though the smoke??

    This seems to be the most difficult part of my smoke that usually involves me standing in the cold wind (sometimes rain) at about 3:00am cussing trying to get the shoulder off of my rack and onto the foil so I can wrap it.  I usually wrap at 165deg and struggle with this step.  I have even tried...
  14. ostrichsak

    Masterbuilt Resource

    I had a feeling that was going to happen. :rolleyes:
  15. ostrichsak

    Masterbuilt Resource

    Welcome back. Down to business:  Any chance MB will ever release a controller for the MES30 that's reliable and (somewhat) accurate?  I gave up on getting exchanges/bodies because I just kept getting the same broken stuff basically.
  16. ostrichsak

    Anyone Else Having Issues Trying to Change Your Password?

    When I try to change my password I get an error message that says 'You entered your original password wrong' which isn't the case.  I double and triple checked and the password I'm entering is correct.  My only suspicion is that the requirements for new password are such that maybe I'm trying to...
  17. ostrichsak

    New MES30 Owner/A-Maze-N-Tube-Smoker (AMNTS)

    Yes, the temps vary but if you use a remote thermometer this doesn't matter because indicated temp is usually off from actual temp but at a predictable amount.  In other words, you set it at 205deg and it heats at 225deg but it's a predictable 20deg within a few degrees.  That's expected.  What...
  18. ostrichsak

    New MES30 Owner/A-Maze-N-Tube-Smoker (AMNTS)

    I personally can't recommend the tube as I had purchased one last year and I get flare ups when I use it.  I was talking to someone from the business and on multiple occasions they didn't get back to me.  I'm not very happy at all and mine just sits in the box it was shipped in after a couple of...
  19. ostrichsak

    Boston Butt Pulled Pork (Step by Step)

    10hrs, 15hrs, 20hrs... you never know. I've solved more aspects of the female riddle than the smoke duration riddle.
  20. ostrichsak

    G2 MES Pulled Pork

    Looks good.  Applewood is the ONLY wood I use on my pulled pork and after only a few practices I too am able to create the best pulled pork I've ever eaten.  Not trying to sound cocky but it's damn tasty and given how HORRIBLE I am at brisket I'll celebrate this victory proudly.  Your pics make...
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