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    whole chicken in MES30

    Hey folks - got a MES30. Never tried any poultry yet, but wanted to give a whole chicken a try. Started digging around as to what to do and have read a lot of issues with the MES producing rubbery skin because it can't get over 275F and I've read you need 325F to get decent skin. Is that right...
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    advice for planning 2 butts for pulled pork

    Folks - looking for some planning advice - or perhaps just affirmation! This Sunday I need to take around 13-14lbs (pre-cooked weight) of pulled pork to a party for 1pm. I was planning on cooking it the day before, for a couple of reasons; 1. I won't have time to get it all done by 1pm "day of"...
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    black probes

    ok, so a couple of smokes and my probes for my thermometer are mostly black. Does that have a big impact on functionality? How do I clean them without damaging them? thanks, Matt
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    mushy pulled pork

    Folks - did my 2nd ever pulled pork yesterday, and it came out worse then my 1st! Looking for some help as to why... Here's the breakdown: 1st one: 4lb Picnic - removed skin, covered in mustard, then rub, then in fridge overnight. Put in smoker at 11am, wrapped in foil at 164F IT at 5pm, then I...
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    heating element advice

    (MES 30" gen 1) Folks - so as i'd previous posted, I had an issue with my heating element in my brand new MES consistently being 20oF below its designated setting. I called Masterbuilt - they sent me a new control panel - didn't make any difference. I called them again, and I should receive a...
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    MES 30" won't go past 235f

    Folks - ok, this is my new ACE Masterbuilt 30" (gen 1) unit. I did the 3 hour burn in and my ThermPro (which I boil tested) had it right at the 275F I'd set it at - I thought I was good. Today is my first actual smoke - prime rib! I'm struggling to get the temp up. I have now gotten it to my...
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    MES 30" Gen 1 ready for pickup tomorrow! Quick questions...

    Folks, so my new MES 30" Gen 1 model is ready for pickup tomorrow. I've been reading through the forum using the search tool, and just have a few 'getting started' questions: 1. After I set it up, I understand I need to power it up to 275 degrees for 2hrs, and then throw in some wood chips for...
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    A-MAZE-N pellets pricing

    Where's the best place/pricing to pickup some A-MAZE-N pellets? I'd love to get them direct from their website, but their shipping costs to the West Coast basically double the price of the item, and the $49 threshold for free shipping is a bit steep for me. I see Home Depot has the free ship...
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    Newbie about to purchase first smoker (MES) – advice wanted!!

    Hi Folks, So I have no experience in smoking other than the very occasional chip-stuffed aluminum pouch shoved into my gas grill! I have a love for ribs/brisket/pulled pork, and have decided for my birthday later this month, I’d like to get a smoker. After reading numerous online...
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