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  1. blacknosecorey

    Smoker vent extension? MES 40

    Folks, I saw a video where a guy put an extension on the top vent of his MES 40.  I have searched in here and can't find what I am looking for, so I figured I would ask.  What's the purpose of adding the extension?  He only had about 12 inches of extension, but said that it was suggested on this...
  2. blacknosecorey

    MES 40 - 20070311 HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT

    Picked this thing up for a great price after Thanksgiving.  I have one issue with this smoker but it's a big one.  It does not produce smoke.  Zilch.  Nada.  The chips charred but that is all.  I do have the AMZNPS which I used for the first time yesterday with some success.  Need to work it out...
  3. blacknosecorey

    MES 40 Tray?

    Just replaced my MES30 with a nice MES 40 from Academy Sports.  THANK YOU BLACK FRIDAY!  Anyway, FINALLY getting around to setting it up today and found the chip tray to be tiny, similar, if not identical, to the original that came on the 30.  Folks, is this correct?  Does this smaller tray work...
  4. blacknosecorey

    General smoking question.

    Folks, I have a few questions concerning smoking meats.  I have smoked 3 turkeys and 1 ham in my MES since buying it a month ago.  How do I smoke and get a good smoked flavor without getting the solid black shell on the meat?  The turkeys were ok but the ham was a little eh.  I followed...
  5. blacknosecorey

    Maiden Voyage of the MES 30 tonight!

    Smoking 2 turkeys tonight.  WOOOOO
  6. blacknosecorey

    Active, Reserve, Retired...

    This goes to all of the public safety servants as well - Police, Fire, EMS...THANK YOU.
  7. blacknosecorey

    Purpose of brining a turkey?

    I searched the forums but didn't see an answer to my question:  What is the purpose for brining a turkey before smoking?  Also, anyone have a good brine recipe?
  8. blacknosecorey

    HELP!?

    I have decided that I am going to get an electric smoker to start I do believe.  I've got to get one by Thanksgiving.  I am in the upstate of South Carolina.  Anyone here know WHERE I can pick up something like the MES 30?  I picked up one of the Stainless Cajun Injector smokers but after...
  9. blacknosecorey

    Noob in the Upstate of South Carolina....

    I'm Corey.  I really enjoy cooking and especially grilling.  I have done some smoking on a brinkman but I want to step up.  I'm currently looking for a new smoker and hope that I get one in hand before Thanksgiving.  I'd also like to get the 5 day eCourse but didn't see where to sign up so if...
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