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I was shopping around to for a MB smoker also
, I was just going through too much charcol and trying to regulate the temp was APINA, but didn't want to worry about cutting ribs or Briskets in half to just fit inside, So think about that, If it is a big deal, I got the MB 40 XL, and it is...
Nope...that is just soot, and leave the holes open in the pan underneith, helps the heat and flame get through to the iron pan, then when you get a little to much soot in the pan, just grab a oven mit, pull the pan out dump it in the dirt and dust out the pan, so the wood stays in good contact...
Yes right on top of the chip pan,just heat up the smoker for about 20min or so while you are Prep'n you Vittles to go in, then right after you get everbody in the pool toss the chunks on and Close the door, You should see smoke starting in about 10 min's or so....puttin the pan on top keeps it...
Got mine from trying to learn( redneck Jethro slang) other folks how to start to smoke "Low & slow" and all they did was keep opening the D***m door and lid to see what was going on inside...If Your Lookn, You Aint Kook'n. No Peek 'N
I have the MB XL Gasser, and have only used Chunks, Chips burn out to fast and catch fire, and you'll have to open the door to much, I put a good chunk on about the size of can of ground pepper,in
and I get a TBS, for about a Hr or so, then wait another hour in a half, and put one more chunk...
do yourself a flavor, GET the Maverick ET-732, and be done with it, Get them here for a $60 clams or Amazon...I dont have to open the door on my Brisket or Butt unless I toss in a chunk of Hickory, Just sit back watch NASCAR, with the Mav on your lap and Chill...Best investment i ever made...
my MB XL used to light up and heat like a Cajun Kooker Blow torch, but this last smoke the flame on the last 2hs of cooking wouldn't geet any hotter or higher, so I called MB corp. and got a new Reg, and hose sent to me for free...Score.! i will check it again on the next Smoke to see if that...
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