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  1. dtsobel

    Masterbuilt company customer support sucks!

    My Masterbuilt MES430 smoker went down on Thanksgiving day when I was trying to smoke a turkey breast. It ran for about 3 hours and then threw up an error code err2. I opened a support ticket on November 30. It's now 8 business days and nothing! No response and I can't get through on the phone...
  2. dtsobel

    What can be substituted for oil for greek marinade

    I updated the original post to clarify as I guess i wasn't clear. Thanks
  3. dtsobel

    What can be substituted for oil for greek marinade

    Thanks. I want to use the recipe for jerky. My overdone kabobs were almost jerky, lol. It made me think I should use it for jerky. What is EVOO? I won't use cure every one in my family except myself gets migraines. Nitrites triggers thrm.
  4. dtsobel

    What can be substituted for oil for greek marinade

    I thought oil shouldn't be used in jerky marinade.
  5. dtsobel

    What can be substituted for oil for greek marinade

    I've thought using oil in a marinade for jerky is something that shouldn't be used.
  6. dtsobel

    What can be substituted for oil for greek marinade

    I've never used oil in any marinade for jerky. I thought it is not something that should be used.
  7. dtsobel

    What can be substituted for oil for greek marinade

    I have a recipe for greek Souvlaki kabobs. the last batch I over did some and realized that it still tasted great. I want to use this recipe for beef jerky. The recipe uses olive oil. What can I substitute for the oil? it uses lemon juice, Red wine vinegar and spices. Thanks Doug
  8. dtsobel

    The new mes 440 is on sale

    This smoker keeps dropping in price. it is now just over $300 on Amazon. make a long story short, I'm on the 3rd one. i bought a box damaged one for 379. it had the left front and left rear bottom bashed in so i got it returned. i bought the replacement for $497. Then it went down to $379, so I...
  9. dtsobel

    MES 400 series

    Do you have a link. I looked on YouTube and couldn't find any reviews on it
  10. dtsobel

    MES 400 series

    It has a heating element just above the rotisserie which should help brown and crisp the chicken in theory
  11. dtsobel

    Has anyone done a full review on the new Masterbuilt units?

    I need to replace my old mes 40 as it's dead. Looking at the new series. Would buy the 40" model
  12. dtsobel

    MES 400 series

    Has anyone bought, used or reviewed Masterbuilt new 400 series? It looks really good with. Built in rotisserie and other new features. I'm looking at replacing my dead gen 2 40" smoker.
  13. dtsobel

    Looking at Electric Pellet smokers

    Im looking at a electric smoker for Jerkey and ribs. want digital temp controlled like my dead masterbuilt electric smoker
  14. dtsobel

    Looking at Electric Pellet smokers

    Looking at Electric Pellet smokers like a Bradley. what recommendations do people have. I do mostly beef and Salmon jerky and beef ribs. Im looking at replacing my masterbuilt 40 Gen 2 smoker which died
  15. dtsobel

    My Master Built Electric smoker appears to be dead

    I have a 40" gen 2 masterbuilt. would this work?
  16. dtsobel

    My Master Built Electric smoker appears to be dead

    does anyone know anything about the Bradley electric pellet smokers?
  17. dtsobel

    My Master Built Electric smoker appears to be dead

    Mine was a 40. I woul I have a gen 2
  18. dtsobel

    My Master Built Electric smoker appears to be dead

    My control unit's membrane is gone from being outside year around. there is no lights. This is a 7 year old unit and Masterbuilt has discontinued parts. They said either the main board underneath is dead which they don't have parts (require new cabinate) or the controller. I found the controller...
  19. dtsobel

    Sheet load of smoked Salmon jerky

    That looks mouthwatering great! What is the recipe you use.  I am looking for salmon jerky recipes!
  20. dtsobel

    Making Lox a picture guide.

    Is cure actually needed?  I have a family of Migraine sufferers and we are trying to stay away from Sodium Nitrates which is why I am looking at doing my own lox.
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