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OK here goes. I also have a MES and for the first year...I thought, vent closed, more smoke....I was wrong. After every use, my chips looked like they did nothing. I opened the vent about 1/3 of the way.......not only did I get more smoke flavor but also my chips were ash when I was done. The...
Here is my answer...............fill the water pan full of gravel.....turn the knob to low, which will keep the temp 200 or less. Pay with the control to get higher. When you get to say 225 or 230....mark the knob and you problems will be fixed. As far as smoke, Mine has 2 burners and I leave...
It has been great for me.........I have the 44in pro model with 2 doors. 1 for the meat, the other for the chips and chunks. I had a problem with getting the heat below 200 so, I filled the water tray with gravel...........no problem. It will get as low as 150......GOOD LUCK........also my temp...
I like the lava rock idea. I just checked on my brisket, after 12 hours, 155 degrees. The temp was at 210 so........I raised it to bring the temp to 250. Lets see what happens!!!! If nothing else.........it will be like BUTTER!!
Glad to hear about your chicken, As far as the gravel.....I fill my water pan 3/4 full run 1 burner and it keeps 230 temp forever. If you have 2 burners, turn both on low, fill the water tray with gravel, and it will stay at 295. If you just have 1 burner, use the gravel and play with the temp...
Sounds like fun and good luck with the chicken!!!!
Just got done triming 23 lbs of brisket 2 at 13 each. Put it in the fridge and tomorrow night....7pm........off it goes. Should take around 17 to 18 hours...I will post pics.......
Have fun!!!
Welcome to SMF......this site is GREAT!!! If you have trouble getting the temp below 250.....fill the water pan 3/4 full of gravel......turn one 1 burner to low.....it will hold 220 for ever. If you need to get higher, adjust the knob a little and you will be good to go. I am doing 2 10lb...
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