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  1. mark4mn

    Are the more expensive electric smokers worth the price and if so why

    I have a 2013 smokin-it model 3 and it is wonderful. It has never skipped a beat. Highly recommend it. Also look at SmokinTex and Cookshack. Have done 0 mods ... did not need to. Holds 40 plus lbs. i Cold smoke a lot with the cold smoking plate too.
  2. mark4mn

    Cheese in masterbuilt smokehouse?

    I do not use a MB, but a Smokin-it #3. When I smoke cheese, I use what is known as a cold smoking plate that separates the burner from the cheese. I put a large bowl of ice on top of the plate. Using wood chips, I Set temp to 150F. As soon as I see any smoke, I turn off the smoker and leave it...
  3. mark4mn

    Need help please--need a reccommendation for my 2nd electric smoker

    I concur with Old Sarge. Wonderful smokers, rugged, and service is off the hook. Mark
  4. mark4mn

    Smokin-It Model 2

    I have been cold smoking in my #2 and now #3 for 5 plus years. There is no need for an AMNPS. Get the cold plate and follow the instructions. It is the only time I use chips vs chunks. I have smoked salt, cheese, jerky, chipotles, and fish with no issues. My 2 cents worth...... Mark
  5. mark4mn

    .new electric smoker

    What smoker did you get and what is the plan to use the veggies?  Here is my suggestion - there is an unbelievable brain trust here. Just post what you want to do. These is no book available that can match what these folks know. When I got my fist smoker (little chief, 1977), these was no...
  6. mark4mn

    New to smokers

    I'll toss in with old sarge. I bought my SI #2 in 2011(?). Few, if any reviews. spoke to Steve (owner) and took the plunge. NO regrets. I now have moved up to a #3 (2013). Thing has worked flawlessly. Mark
  7. mark4mn

    AMAZN + cookshack/smokinit

    I have owned a Smokin-it #2 since 2011 and a #3 since 2013. I have never had an issue with not enough smoke flavor. In fact, quite the opposite. I have to be careful that I do not get too much smoke. I have done no mods to either unit and feel that an A-MAZ-N product is not required. I cannot...
  8. mark4mn

    Help Research Smokin-It 3 and 3D

    I have both analog #2 and #3. Temperature swings are more than PID and are limited to 250 degrees. When I bought mine, PID versions were not yet available (#2 is 4 years old). I live in Northern CA and have run them in 20 degree weather without issue. Even had them get caught in the rain and...
  9. mark4mn

    I'm just beginning to look at electric smokers.

    I recommend the smokin it as well. I use the cold smoking plate and can easily get temperature sarong 65 to 70 degrees. I also have a dryer fan and often smoke slalom and other fish. Always comes out great. Mark
  10. mark4mn

    Some advice for a noob in a townhouse?

    I have SI 2 and 3. Very little wood, very lite smoke. My number 2 is an original and has never missed a beat. As to mods, they are just not needed. I have smoked salt, cheese, fresh sausage, snack sticks, brisket, ribs and so on. The only extra I bought was the smoking plate. I took the chance...
  11. mark4mn

    Vote for Best Electric Smoker

    I too vote for the Smokin-it line. I have had my 2 for 5 years and have been unable to wear it out. I have the analog one. Not as flexible as the D version, but does what I need. Mark
  12. mark4mn

    Thinking of selling my MES 30

    I bought a Chargriller Outlaw many years ago and did mod after mod and at the end of the day, it did not help all that much.  It could be very frustrating at times. So when I decided to get an electric smoker, I did a lot of research. The Cookshack was more than I wanted to spend. I ended up...
  13. mark4mn

    My Electric Smoker Review Today

    I have a Smokin-it #2 and #3. Love them both and have had no issues of any kind. The 2 is 4+ years old and the 3 is 3 years old. They do take a bit of getting used to...add wood, add food, close door, come back later. Enjoy it! Mark
  14. mark4mn

    Choosing the right smoker! Need help

    When smoking at low temperatures in my Smokin-it 3 I use chips, not chunks. Never had an issue with low smoke doing that. Additionally, when making jerky or fish, I use a thing call a James Jerky Dryer that is sold by Smokin-it. It's basically a fan that sits over the top vent hole. Works really...
  15. mark4mn

    What do you who went to electric from wood think?

    I agree with JimmyJ about the shipping cost. However, I went ahead and got a #2 almost 5 years ago. It has worked perfectly. It is analog with no mods. I found over time that the AMNPS wasn't needed, but that took some learning. Love it so much, I got a #3. Not long ago I smoked 48 lbs of ribs...
  16. mark4mn

    What do you who went to electric from wood think?

    For me, I liked the smoke better. Seems to be a purer some flavor. Also immediately fell in love with set, forget it. I do not miss tending a wood smoker every hour and electricity is cheaper than charcoal. I had a barrel with side fire box. I still like to grill with charcoal however, but for...
  17. mark4mn

    Smokin-It or Smokin Tex????

    I agree with Divot! I have a #2 and #3 and use them a lot. #2 is a 2011 model. Neither has skipped a beat on hot, cold, rainy (under ez-up). Live in CA so I cannot comment on snow...... I bought the #2 virtually sign unseen because the MES reviews made me nervous. Had a long conversation with...
  18. mark4mn

    Mini-me of brisket on SI #3

    Appreciate the reply. I'll catch the drippings separately. My plan was to put beans in for the entire cook but that may be too much time. Brisket is mini-me (2.5lbs). As always, I can count on the answers to questions here. Will smoke beans and add drippings after. Thank you all very much! Mark
  19. mark4mn

    Mini-me of brisket on SI #3

    I am planning to to a small (2.5LB) piece of Brisket tomorrow on my SI #3. I will be serving beans with it. Here's my thought, I am going to put the beans on the rack under the brisket to catch the drippings. I will defat the beans when I take them out.  The reason for this post is to get any...
  20. mark4mn

    Hickory Smoked Whole Beer Butt Chicken on Smokin-it Model 2

    Nice food....wish I had a smell app! Glad you like your #2. I have both a #2 and a #3 and use them constantly. Not only is it a fine smoker, but also makes an excellent warming oven when having a large party! Mark
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