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  1. da maxx

    My Chargriller Duo

    What other mods have you done ? Did you install tuning plates ? How do you control the heat over the entire area ? My brother has the same grill and is wanting to do more smoking.
  2. da maxx

    Bradley Smoker vs Masterbuilt Smoker Pros Cons (advice needed)

    Smoky, buy the MES40, amnps, pellets, etc. You won't be disappointed. No flavor difference. Just smoke ring. It's looks. The WSM doesn't have the meat capacity as the MES 40. They're both great smokers. You can't go wrong. Just give yourself time to learn each unit.
  3. da maxx

    First Brisket smoke

    Most here agree that smoking should be done to Temp vs. time. I'd suggest using temp probes for the meat and another for the smoker temp. Time varies alot between meat cuts\fat content not weight. The brisket looks awesome !! Great job !!
  4. da maxx

    Smoke flavor - weak?

    delta - I didn't intend to complain. I was more curious, so I had a question. The smoke flavor was not as deep as my previous two pork butt attempts which I used an apple & hickory pellet mix. I didn't know whether it was because of the pitmaster blend or my poor temp management for the first...
  5. da maxx

    Size/time question about pork butt...

    Remember this is a general rule. Also factor in the time you plan to let it rest cooler or not. Like has been said, Temp not Time. I just did a 5.48lbs & 5.51lbs as listed on the packaging. Both of them were Hormel Boston Butts. One took 10 hrs and the other 11hrs to reach 195 before I removed...
  6. da maxx

    Smoke flavor - weak?

    I just attempted my 9th smoking process, third attempt with pork butts. I smoked two 5.5lbs boston butts. Both came out very tender and juicy. However, the smoke flavor was not as strong as my previous two attempts. Setup: MES30, AMNPS, MAV 732, and second meat temp probe.  I did have a couple...
  7. da maxx

    Maverick ET-732 Question

    Working on two pork boston butts, have only 1 ET-732. The one with mav just got done @ 195. The other is still grilling only @ 185. Problem, this temp probe not wireless. Addicted to the Mav. So I'm thinking of buying another ET-732. Question: So can I use 2 ET-732 without interfering with...
  8. da maxx

    Quick Question?

    The AMNPS can be used with both dust and pellets. I've only used pellets and it works wonderfully.
  9. da maxx

    Electronic Smoker Advice/Questions

    I agree with everything stated about the MES and A-Maze-N Products. I was also new to electric smokers. My wife bought me the MES 30 on a special from HSN. Since then I've been smoking every weekend. After researching these forums. I bought the AMNPS smoker and few pounds of pellets. Then I went...
  10. da maxx

    AMNPS and MES

    Chef J, Do you have the 40? I have the 30, and the first use with the AMNPS, it jumped rows and two rows was smoking. Todd suggested I start the row closest to the heating element first and let it burn away from chip tray. I tried that. However, it barely burned half-a-row in 2 hours. I took it...
  11. da maxx

    AMNPS and MES

    I personally choose to keep water\juice in my pan. 225 is my target temp for the smoker when doing pork ribs, butt, or brisket. I don't have problems keeping this temp or going higher if needed. I only use the AMNPS for long (> 6hrs) smokes. When I do chicken, I run the MES at max (275) and use...
  12. da maxx

    Pulled Pork

    Got the butt and a brisket in the smoker now. Fat side up for both. I plan to wrap both @ 165. Then bring both up to 195, before it hits the cooler. I'll post final pics.
  13. da maxx

    AMNPS and MES

    The water pan helps regulate\disburse the heat. Keep it in. Your preference on actually adding water\juice. I foil the pan to aide in clean-up. It will catch the drippings. What size MES do you have? Electric ? I have a MES30. I place the AMNPS on the rails next to the chip tray. I pull the...
  14. da maxx

    Pulled Pork

    Has anyone tried the charcoal briquets in the MES30?
  15. da maxx

    Pulled Pork

    Going to smoke Pork. I have an MES30 and AMNPS. I have done brisket, ribs, and whole chicken all excellent. I've read where the fat cap on the pork should be placed down. Is this right ? I thought the idea for the fat cap was to promote self-basting, which should be up. I did the brisket with...
  16. da maxx

    MES & Temp probe cord

    Will it hurt the door gasket to close the door on the cord ? Long term?
  17. da maxx

    MES & Temp probe cord

    I've used my MES30 about 5 times. Each time, I placed the probe into the meat then routed the cord out the vent. I have always used at least 2 probes. One for the meat and the other for smoker temp. Routing the cords thru the vent takes some time and it's hot. I'm wasting heat. I guess I'm...
  18. da maxx

    MES 40 Newbie fail

    Sorry, Just read your post that you're directly plugged into an outlet.
  19. da maxx

    MES 40 Newbie fail

    Topless, Are you using an extension cord ? If so, make sure it's at least 12ga wire. Otherwise it might be a defective MES.
  20. da maxx

    First time brisket questions

    Steve, I also have the MES30. I cook the brisket at 225 til IT reaches 165-170, wrap in foil (u can add juice of choice) and cook til 195-205. Remove and wrap in clean towel, place in cooler for about 1 hr. I normally go right from the fridge to the preheated (275) MES. Lots of ideas on this...
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