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    Opinions on Pellet grills

    The cost of pellet grills in my opinion is super inflated especially offshore made units. The Rec Tec seems to have the nest materials (304 stainless) but I also like Pellet Pro but no wifi (yeah I am wifi needy person). I looked at the GMG Primer series I see people are complaining about...
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    How to hot smoke Bacon/Pork Belly?

    I have an MES 30" and I want to smoke pork belly (bacon) and hot smoke it. Does anyone have recommendations on hot smoking back/pork belly? What smoker temps, how long, internal temp (I do plan on freezing and or refrigerating the final product ) as I will be frying it when I want to eat it. Thanks
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    WOW 1st Time

    I smoked sausages for the 1st time yesterday in my new MES BT 30" (never did sausage in any smoker). I went to the local butcher and picked up fresh (no curing) Chorizo, Andouille and Chicken sausage(cilantro and jalapeno) and raced home to try my hand at smoking sausage. I spent about 10...
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    New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker

    No it is the 30" with 6 shelves.  The Sportsman Elite model (which this is) has 6 shelves in the 30 and 40" units.
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    New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker

    Just finished seasoning my Gen 2.5. The meat probe is about 3-8 degrees hotter then the inside temp. The inside temp is pretty spot on to my calibrated temperature gauge I have hanging in there. You can put alot of meat on the 6 racks which is about 3.5" between each rack. The configuration...
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    New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker

    I think the 6 shelves may give more shelf configuration options. Such as a large turkey with 2 or 3 shelves left for other food. In any case 4 or 6 shelves makes not much of a difference to me as I NEED MY SMOKER so I can get back to what I love, smoking meats!
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    New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker

    I think I figured it out. 2.5 Gen Masterbuilt 30 and 40" has 4 shelves. 2.5 Gen Masterbuilt Sportsman Elite 30" and 40" have 6 shelves.
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    New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker

    I am pretty sure it is a 30" but new design 6 rack version. I do not need a 40" and with 6 racks in the 30" it adds 300 square inches of smoking area which is cool.
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    New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker

    The website says 30" but if it turns out to be the 40" for that price, I have no complaints Not sure if I can post a link so MODS please remove it if no allowed...
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    New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker

    Long time no post but since my Gen 2 gave up yesterday during a brisket smoke, I am in the emergency need for a new smoker. My Gen 2 worked great for me and had untold amounts of smoking sessions so I am happy with it's 3 year life. I see Gen 2.5 is out and I really like the improvements...
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    2012 Masterbuilt Smokers - NEW 30" & 40" Models!

    I think I was one of the 1st masterbuilt 2012 version owners and have nothing but success with the smoker. I have used it over 20 times and after sitting for 4 months, I used it yesterday to smoke my Easter ham. (which turned out awesome) The temperature is right on according to my hanging...
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    2012 MES Electric Smoker Recall

    Just got a recall in the mail http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageC?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&appID=170 Seems the smoker tray can be inserted wrong causing a possible fire hazard. I can only guess if it goes in cock-eyed then chips can fall directly on the...
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    Newbie from central NJ

    Hey Steve, Welcome from NJ as well! I am new also and will tell you this site is addicting!.
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    Need a good beef rub

    Thanks for the suggestions. I think I will keep it basic as Stan suggested!
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    Need a good beef rub

    I must admit I am a beef crazy and just love the stuff. I want to smoke a roast this weekend and I am thinking about a rib roast or sirloin tip roast. I am looking for a really (low salt) tasty beef rub to go along with pecan wood for the smoke. Any suggestions? Thanks
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    5-2-1 Pastrami with Q-view

    Your trial turned our great in the end. I made notes on this and hope to do some pastrami myself soon. THANK YOU!
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    OMG Apple

    Just watch for the hickory as it is very strong and only a little is needed. Good luck with your smoke, your going to love the apple wood.
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    Howdy All

    Welcome to forum. Such a great place but it causes hunger pains so watch out!
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    New smoker recomendation ... have $450 to spend

    The 2012 MES 40" is your best bet if you need lots of room otherwise the 30" is the one to get. The new 2012 models have an improved interior design as well as other updates. Good luck with what you buy and please keep us posted!
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    Use water while smoking?

    forluvofsmoke thank you for a great post about  using water in the water pan. The water pan on the 2012 MES serves as a drippings catch as well so I will keep a tad bit of water in there so the pan does not get a burnt up with drippings but will keep the vent fully open to allow the steam to...
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