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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 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
  3. 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...
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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...
  8. dtsobel

    Jeff's Rub

    Is Jeff's rub good for beef ribs?  I don't do pork and finally found a store i can get beef ribs. Also is the rub something i can make and store for a while so i don't have to make it fresh everytime i want to use it? Also some tips for smoking ribs would be good.  I have a MB 40 and would...
  9. dtsobel

    Is using soy sauce or teriyaki good enough for "Curing" meat?

    I have never used cure in making my jerky and always used either soy sauce or teriyaki.  I make the jerky 100% in my smoker. I have never had an issue with food safety.  I have just started using my new MES which i can temp controll it.
  10. dtsobel

    what is the difference between the MES 40" and the 2nd gen 40"?

    I am looking at buying a MES 40" but can't find any info on what is difference between the latest on and previous one except where controls are.  there seams to be a  $100 differnece between the two units. Can someone shed some light in this?
  11. dtsobel

    Master Built 40" vs Bradley 4 rack digital

    I am looking at buying a new smoker.  I was set on the MB but was looking at the bradley. I mostly make beef jerky and that will remain the main use.  The bradley looks very interesting. I am concerned that i will need to buy the AMNS smoker box with the MB.  it appears that there is separate...
  12. dtsobel

    MES 40 for smoking Beef Jerky?

    I'm looking at getting a new smoker to make mostly beef jerky.  Is this a good unit for this purpose? I'm sure i will do other meat smoking but the main use will be Beef Jerky. Thanks
  13. dtsobel

    newbie question on electric smoker recommendations

    I'm looking for a new smoker to make beef jerky.  i will be using the new one to make more then jerky though.  I have a  Luhr Jensen little Chief which the chip pan is burnt through and is not insulated and unusable in Southern Cal in the winter. It looks like people are partial to Master built...
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