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  1. rockymtnsmoker

    MES 30 Price on Amazon - $164

    Did you get a chance to use it?  How did the first time using it go?
  2. rockymtnsmoker

    MES 30 Price on Amazon - $164

    I saw on Kinja that this MES model with the front controller has its lowest ever price on Amazon.  I checked the price history and it is the lowest, since Jan of 2015 anyway.  I don't have this one, so I can't speak for it, but anyone looking to grab one might want to look at this deal.
  3. rockymtnsmoker

    Newbie pork tenderloin

    Agree. Slicing too far ahead of time increases the likelihood it will dry out by the time it's served.
  4. rockymtnsmoker

    Failed Ribs. Second time...

    Yes I have!  My wife lived in Can Tho when she was a child, and we like to vacation in Vietnam when we can.  My mother-in-law and father-in-law recently moved in with us and it has been fun trying to mix some of the Vietnamese flavors with more traditional BBQ recipes.  Fish sauce has been a...
  5. rockymtnsmoker

    Newbie pork tenderloin

    It's a great way!  Even in a smoker, once the meat is foiled, all you're really doing is cooking it in an outdoor oven - there's really no difference except that the oven temps are pretty steady and don't require watching.  After 5 hours you should have some good smoke flavor. This may not be...
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    Newbie pork tenderloin

    That's a great plan! When I only had a charcoal smoker and needed afternoon results, I did exactly what you're talking about many times. You can overcook any meat by leaving it in the oven too long, so it's best to do at least one overnight check if you can.  There's some general risk to...
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    Failed Ribs. Second time...

    I respect that you are trying BBQ in the country that has the best food in the world.  If I were you, on my way to buy meat I would get distracted by the first quan oc I saw and would never make it to the store.
  8. rockymtnsmoker

    Wait, Oak is a Filler in Pellets?

    Lumberjack has a 100% pecan pellet if you want to try it and can find it.  It's on Amazon as well, but I don't know how good that price is compared to what you'd get in a store.
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    Wait, Oak is a Filler in Pellets?

    Every once in a while when I see a thread about which brand of pellets to choose, there's some discussion about oak as a "filler" wood in some brands.  I'm always surprised to see this because I really like the flavor from smoking with oak chunks and when I use pellets, I look specifically for a...
  10. rockymtnsmoker

    SMOKING HELP NEEDED

    Only one addition - you won't get a smoke ring on the MES.  Smoke rings are from a chemical change that requires charcoal or propane.  I think some people have placed some crushed charcoal in the chip try to try to get a ring in an electric, but I've never tried it.
  11. rockymtnsmoker

    Failed Ribs. Second time...

    I'm going to guess that you're undercooked.  I base my wild guess more on your first experience.  If you foiled the first time and they were still too tough, I'm thinking that the final meat (and probably the cook temp at the grate) is too low.  From my experiences, if I leave ribs in for too...
  12. rockymtnsmoker

    Brisket and pork butt at same time

    Whether you want to use mesquite or not on pork is a personal choice, although I've mostly read recommendations against it.  The mesquite flavor on pork will probably be strong for some of your guests and may be too strong for you depending on your tastes.  If you are serving meat to a large...
  13. rockymtnsmoker

    MES still use or no?

    Yes.  Crank it, don't spank it.  The heat will set you free.
  14. rockymtnsmoker

    First cook on MES 30"

    I think your best bet is to finish on a grill or under the broiler if you are trying to get a crispier skin.  Maybe pull them 5-10 degrees before done if you're concerned about over-cooking.  I use blazing-hot direct heat to crisp up that skin.  I'll even throw smoked wings in the deep fryer for...
  15. rockymtnsmoker

    WSM 18-22?

    I had the same dilemma, and I'm pretty happy that I ended up with the 18.  I tend to agree that it's hard to go too big, but I only smoke one brisket or two shoulders at a time.  It seemed like the extra space in the 22 would just burn more fuel when I'm smoking so little.  With the 18 and a...
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    My WSM comes tomorrow - I can't flippin' wait

    Way late on the pics. I love this smoker.
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    My WSM comes tomorrow - I can't flippin' wait

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