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Just thought I'd give a heads up for those interested, Tractor Supply has the MES30 GEN1 available for $150 with free shipping, then there is a promo code GIFT10 to take an additional 10% off to make the final price $135. Enjoy the MES30 if you get it, personally love mine...
Been a crazy couple of days running around so hadn't had a moment to sit down until now, sorry for the late follow up
Overall taste is phenomenal, blows store bought out of the water and overall flavor even beats the sticks I typically get from the processor when I get a side of beef...
That was my assumption and worked out for me last night, thanks for the reply
Had some issues initially with the AMPNS not wanting to stay lit, ended up going with the chip loader all the way out to keep it goin since there was no wind.
In the smoker last night:
Woke up to them at 128 IT...
So a random question just formed, do I just stick the internal temp probe into one of the sticks? Won't that cause the meat to come out from the puncture?
Edit: Had some problems loading from my phone, not sure what the deal is but came back to finish it off
Gatherin the ingredients:
Got SWMBO to help mix it all up for me
Gettin to the stuffing. Gotta say, very very impressed with the LEM Jerky Cannon. Did a 5 lb batch and took 4 loads...
Just to +1 on other comments here, if you can squeeze the extra cash I would suggest the MES40, however keep in mind your purchase isn't just the smoker but should also budget to include a AMNPS and a Maverick ET-732, as well as pellets and chips.
Personally, with all the additional items I...
Edited the original post to include some of the information collected here as well as what I personally have started towards and purchased, with links.
Will be a work in progress for awhile. I'll update and post qviews when I start my first smoke (hopefully this weekend if I can get the fiancee...
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