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  1. dtsobel

    Jeff's Rub

    Is Jeff's rub good for beef ribs?  I don't do pork and finally found a store i can get beef ribs. Also is the rub something i can make and store for a while so i don't have to make it fresh everytime i want to use it? Also some tips for smoking ribs would be good.  I have a MB 40 and would...
  2. dtsobel

    Is using soy sauce or teriyaki good enough for "Curing" meat?

    I have never used cure in making my jerky and always used either soy sauce or teriyaki.  I make the jerky 100% in my smoker. I have never had an issue with food safety.  I have just started using my new MES which i can temp controll it.
  3. dtsobel

    what is the difference between the MES 40" and the 2nd gen 40"?

    the new Gen 40" was delivered yesterday and i seasoned it last night.  Now to smoke my first batch of jerky with it.  I already have a recipie and I need to firgure out settings for it
  4. dtsobel

    what is the difference between the MES 40" and the 2nd gen 40"?

    I called Masterbuilt and they told me the new gen had the same 1200 watt element and said there was not alot different as far as wattage and temp specs.  I was not initially willing to spend the extra $100 on the new model but when it went on sale and was only $50 more, i decided to buy the new...
  5. dtsobel

    what is the difference between the MES 40" and the 2nd gen 40"?

    Well, I bought the newer gen 40" from Cabela's as it was on sale for only about 50$ more then the old generation 40" and amazon is charging sales tax for California. 
  6. dtsobel

    what is the difference between the MES 40" and the 2nd gen 40"?

    Is it worth an extra $100 for the improvements?
  7. dtsobel

    what is the difference between the MES 40" and the 2nd gen 40"?

    The does not actually say much and seams there is a question on the wattage of the electric element.
  8. dtsobel

    what is the difference between the MES 40" and the 2nd gen 40"?

    I am looking at buying a MES 40" but can't find any info on what is difference between the latest on and previous one except where controls are.  there seams to be a  $100 differnece between the two units. Can someone shed some light in this?
  9. dtsobel

    Master Built 40" vs Bradley 4 rack digital

    Thanks for the info.  I won't have to worry about pork ribs as we don't eat pork, but beef ribs will be on the menu.  I'm not thrilled about buying wood biscutts with the bradley product and have been leaning towards the MB.  If i am making jerky, can the MB generate enough heat to create smoke...
  10. dtsobel

    Master Built 40" vs Bradley 4 rack digital

    I am looking at buying a new smoker.  I was set on the MB but was looking at the bradley. I mostly make beef jerky and that will remain the main use.  The bradley looks very interesting. I am concerned that i will need to buy the AMNS smoker box with the MB.  it appears that there is separate...
  11. dtsobel

    MES 40 for smoking Beef Jerky?

    I'm looking at getting a new smoker to make mostly beef jerky.  Is this a good unit for this purpose? I'm sure i will do other meat smoking but the main use will be Beef Jerky. Thanks
  12. dtsobel

    newbie question on electric smoker recommendations

    I'm looking for a new smoker to make beef jerky.  i will be using the new one to make more then jerky though.  I have a  Luhr Jensen little Chief which the chip pan is burnt through and is not insulated and unusable in Southern Cal in the winter. It looks like people are partial to Master built...
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