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There really isn't much to it. When I had mine, I removed the chip tray and opened up the vent. I stopped using it because the chimney would build up with creosote and the chips would stick. I bought the amazen pellet tray and that seems to work much better.
Masterbuilt smokers are designed to be used with chips. I use the amazen tray in mine and it works great with pellets. Hickory can get strong sometimes too.
I had the same question before I bought my grinder. Everyone told me that I would wreck my stand mixer. I spent the money and bought a Lem #8 Big Bite. I have no regrets other than thinking maybe I should have bought a bigger one. When I bought it, I had never made sausage before and wasn't sure...
I've found using apple cider vinegar in the water pan with the vent 1/2 way open works great. Trim the hard fat, but leave enough of a fat cap that it doesn't dry out.
I have only been smoking about a year, but am completely hooked. I live in central Minnesota. My freezer is full, so my goal this winter is to make room for early spring smokes. The cold weather presents some challenges, even though I am currently using a Masterbuilt 40" smoker. It's a great...
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