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  1. jraiona

    Best Smoker to Start

    There is just two of us and we are homeowners. I work Mon- Fri. As for what type of smoke or what I'll be smoking, I'm just starting out some I'm looking to start will basics to build a foundation on.
  2. jraiona

    Best Size WSM

    You make an excellent point there Timber. Thank you so much for your patience and input. Greatly appreciated.
  3. jraiona

    Best Smoker to Start

    I am kind of leaning toward the WSM. I here very good things about it and very few negatives whereas I have heard of issues with the MES. There is just two of us so I am thinking the WSM 14.5.
  4. jraiona

    Best Size WSM

    Hey guys. I'm a newbie and am considering getting a WSM. There are only two of us and and wondering what you guys think of the WSM and what would be the best size for us?
  5. jraiona

    Best Smoker to Start

    I guess my biggest question/concern is how easy is it to regulate the temperature as well as being able to hit and maintain specific temperatures.
  6. jraiona

    Best Smoker to Start

    My budget is a couple to few hundred dollars. As for preference I don't know that I have one at this point.
  7. jraiona

    Best Smoker to Start

    I have a question to pose to the seasoned veterans here. I'm looking to purchase my first smoker and am still unsure of the best way to go. I first thought about getting the AMPS and using it in conjunction with my gas grill. I'm just unsure how well the temperature can be regulated with the...
  8. jraiona

    Skin Up or Down to Spatchcock

    Thank you.
  9. jraiona

    Skin Up or Down to Spatchcock

    Do you smoke a spatchcocked chicken with the skin up or down?
  10. jraiona

    record keeping app

    You can use Microsoft OneNote. You can create different notebooks with different sections for recipes etc.. You can also create templates for cooking/smoking logs.
  11. jraiona

    Hello From Kentucky

    Thank you Gary. I'm very eager and greatly looking forward to learning. I have family in Lufkin, Dallas, and Houston.
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  13. jraiona

    Hello From Kentucky

    Hello everyone. I am very much new to smoking meat and am looking to learn all I can. I am researching the best way proceed in terms of what type and brand of smoker to purchase. I have been fortunate enough to PM with a couple of members that have given me some insight and am very appreciative...
  14. jraiona

    Question about MES 30

    Which one is the first generation?
  15. jraiona

    Question about MES 30

    That was kind of my thought, I didn't really see the need for the window. From what I've read this far the majority of the MES owners seem to have the windowless model.
  16. jraiona

    Question about MES 30

    I'm wanting to purchase an MES 30 but am unsure if it is better with the window or without. What are your thoughts? I also am going to get the Amaze N smoker tray and read somewhere that the AMPS smoker doesn't work with the model with the window. What are your opinions and experiences?
  17. jraiona

    How Many Mes Owners Here?

    I'm looking to purchase an electric smoker and am considering the MES. one negative that I've heard/read is that it needs to be plugged directly into an outlet. Is this the case?
  18. jraiona

    What's the Best Way to Start out

    I am looking for something fairly easy to start.
  19. jraiona

    What's the Best Way to Start out

    Thank you
  20. jraiona

    What's the Best Way to Start out

    I am wanting to to start smoking. I am considering purchasing the Amaze N Tube smoker and using it on my gas grill. I've also considered getting a dedicated smoker but am not sure if electric would be right for me. What would be the best way to start out? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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