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  1. xzebra

    Recipe Help

    After many batches of my recipe that I like, it is time to move on and try something different.  So I would like to ask all of you Jerky Lovers - what is your favorite recipe.  I would like to try your best.  Please include temp. and or other tips. Thanks to all in advance 
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    Whole Chicken - Oak or Apple Wood

    Quick question - I have made many whole chickens in my MES 30 with Apple Wood but was thinking about using Oak for a change. Any thoughts? What do you normally use? Any other tips? Thanks again for all you great help....you guys are the best! Kevin
  3. xzebra

    Turkey Help

    I had read that it takes approximately 25-30 mins per pound.  Is this correct?   If so wouldn't it take me 12 hours +/-?
  4. xzebra

    Turkey Help

    I know IT temp needs to be 165. Just looking for an approximate time and other tips. Thank you
  5. xzebra

    Turkey Help

    First I would like to thank all those here for helping me smoke the best chicken ever.  Some of you had responded to me while asking for help I have had made many, many wonderful smoked chickens since asking.  Next I want to make a great smoked turkey. I think I will brine somewhat the same...
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    Dry Baby Backs

    Thanks for your help S2K9K, Yes, I put BBQ sauce on them when I foiled them.  I was also thinking of cutting down the time to .5 on the last step as I have seen many people doing this.
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    Dry Baby Backs

    Hello, I have made some baby back ribs in my smoker using the much preferred method of 2-2-1 and they turned out a bit too dry for my liking.  Do you have any recommendations oh how to make this better?  I cooked them at 225 throughout the whole process. FYI I did not brine them....but don't...
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    How to Help and many Questions

    Hello, I am relatively new to the smoking in general but have mastered my chicken (which everyone loves).  Well my father-in-law gave me a bag of salmon to smoke but I have no idea how to do it and don't want to waste the fillets.   I have a MES 30 but I do not have the cold smoker attachment...
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  9. xzebra

    I Guess I don't know What to do

    Will I be ok if I didn't cure the meat?
  10. xzebra

    I Guess I don't know What to do

    I was planning on making some jerky tomorrow but after reading here for a bit I am a bit confused I am marinading my meat overnight 24hrs or a bit less, but my question and this is where I am not completely sure of is temp. What temperature and for how long do I smoke for before my meat is...
  11. xzebra

    Whole Chicken Brine or Not

    I want to smoke a whole chicken this weekend and have a few questions. First should I brine or not?  Many say yest, but others say it is not needed.  And if I do what to brine in (mixture of course and where do you put your chicken LOL)?  Sorry I am new to this. Second how long do you smoke...
  12. xzebra

    BB 3-2-1 or 2-2-1

    I would like to thank all those here for your help.  Last night I finally made my BB for the first time and they turn out pretty good.  I used my MES with no water in the pan and with the 2-2-1 method. As many of you had said above I did not spritz them and when I wrapped them I put BBQ sauce on...
  13. xzebra

    Unhappy

    Thank You All for your Help! I contacted Masterbuilt and it sounds as if like I might need a retro fight housing unit. Can someone please send me the dimensions of there new retro so I can compare to mine? The help on this site is great - Again thx to all.
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    BB 3-2-1 or 2-2-1

    I have had others say they like the St. Louis style ribs better too.  I personally have not had them before but would like to soon.
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    BB 3-2-1 or 2-2-1

    Thanks to all for your great feedback, ideas, and tips.   This is a great site and wonderful when people help one another like they do here. 
  16. xzebra

    Unhappy

    Great help from all...again Thank You all for you help, feedback, and wonderful tips! Seeing I am a newbie to all of this I need your help.  
  17. xzebra

    Unhappy

    I appreciate your help but shouldn't a smoker work at low or high temps as promised?  I should not have to buy an AMPS.  Not to be rude but I am looking to get help with what I got without additional products or costs.   Like I said...I appreciate everybodys help and tips and I do thank your...
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    Unhappy

    I just purchased a MES 30 20070910and with my preseaoning everything went well.  Temp and chips burned well like it should have. Today I tried to smoke some food with less than desired results. After 2 hours with 1/2 cup of chips at 225 degrees no smoke!  What?  Are you serious? I put just 1/2...
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    BB 3-2-1 or 2-2-1

    Great help and much appreciated.  One more question...what about the water pan?  How much water?
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    BB 3-2-1 or 2-2-1

    First let me start by saying I am a newbie to smoking and with my purchase of a MES 30 I had a few questions to those long time smokers.   1) I have heard many say to use the 3-2-1 method, yet others say to use the 2-2-1 on baby back ribs.  Which method do you use and why?   2)  What kind of...
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