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  1. larrymac

    First turkey in 40" BT MES

    So I'm going to buy the turkey soon. What size in LB's can I cook? What temp to cook? Approx how long will it take?
  2. larrymac

    Placement of AMNPS in 2.5 gen 40" MES

    Just pre seasoned it today. Should get the 5 X 8 AMNPS soon from Todd. Where will I place it in my MES? Btw how long approx will the smoke last? Am I putting smoke on the entire cook? Or just like the first half of the cook? Here's a pic of my MES?
  3. larrymac

    Pre seasoning a new 2.5 gen 40" MES?

    How exactly did you preseason your MES? Is there a better way than what is mentioned in their instructions? When you get to the smoke part, what if you don't have wood chips? Can you use pellets, and if so, how much? Does anyone coat the insides with any cooking oil(peanut?) and if so, at what...
  4. larrymac

    Questions on my brand new MES

    I got mine from Sam's Club-- the 40" MES 2.5 generation Bluetooth complete with legs on wheels. Way bigger than I expected. It says in the install instructions that it takes 25 minutes to assemble. Took me that long to get everything out of the box. LOL probably took me two hours and 25...
  5. larrymac

    Extended Warranties for MES-what would you do?

    Looked in my area and online relentlessly for a Gen 2.5 MES. Best deal by far was the $329 at Sam's Club. Not enamored with Bluetooth but probably won't use it anyway. So they have a $30 for 3 years square trade protection plan. Haven't bought it yet, but brought the brochure home. Is it...
  6. larrymac

    Newbie needing advice

    So first post( besides the introductory). My limited experience in smoking is about 4 years with a BGE. I love my BGE, but I always felt limited on long term cooks. Hence the desire to purchase an electric smoker. Of course I slipped and told the DW the BGE would be my last cooker. ( I'll...
  7. larrymac

    Hello from Central Florida

    My name is Larry. Been an occasional lurker for several years but still a newbie especially to the smoking lingo and anachronyms. Born and raised in Central Florida and a staunch Gator fan. I have owned a Big Green Egg for about 4-5 years, but was considering a Masterbuilt smoker for...
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