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  1. wade2000

    First time Canadian Bacon

    Thanks Phil, I like your cold smoke idea also, may try that on the next one. Happy Smok'in
  2. wade2000

    First time Canadian Bacon

    Looks awesome, have my first loin in Pop's brine now, and yes the wait. Did you smoke the whole time or mix it up. Like I said my first.
  3. wade2000

    Black Friday Sales Announcements and Finds

    I just looked on Amazon and they have the 40 for $199 w/prime, noticed note ( discontinued by manufacturer) Should I be concerned or is just because it is an older model. I've looked at other listings for the same model and hav not seen the notice.                                                ...
  4. wade2000

    Black Friday Sales Announcements and Finds

    WOW, that's a deal ! Have you ordered from Academy before? Anyone had any problems, Damage, returns etc.
  5. wade2000

    Black Friday Sales Announcements and Finds

    Yes my bad, I saw the date after I posted, I'm still looking for a good deal on Gen 1 40", Thanks for pointing it out.
  6. wade2000

    Black Friday Sales Announcements and Finds

    Looks like $329 when I use the link, Maybe it's just me?
  7. wade2000

    best mes 40?

    I personally am looking for a deal on the 40 Gen 1 to avoid problems that I have read about, I hear the 2015 BT model has been fairly problem free so far, but is quite a bit more money. Sorry I can't give some strong advice but I too am new to the MES.
  8. wade2000

    New to MES

    Thanks to all of you, great info! I am set on finding The MES 40 Gen # 1 top control W/ remote , Seems basic enough for me money wise, and as with any smoker I have had or looked at has its up's and downs, Either way it's a new experience for me, in smoking. I will still be looking for ways to...
  9. wade2000

    New to MES

    Thanks for the help, The Gen.1 is perfect for me right now money wise and simplicity. I have done quite a bit of looking and it keeps coming down to this one. If I understand right, model numbers ending in 10 and 11 are Gen 1 .? Bear has done a great job going over this unit. I am now waiting...
  10. wade2000

    New to MES

    Hey, been looking for awhile on these great posts, I've been using my Chief for years and am ready to graduate to MES, I think the 30'' will work for me, but there are so many thoughts on the right smoker I get lost, What is the best 30" w/window {so wife can see?} Digital w/remote/top vent. I'm...
  11. wade2000

    Chips, Chunks , Pellets ?

    Hey folks, Whats your favorite wood to use for cheese? Chips, chunks, pellets,-- Hickory, apple, etc. I smoked some cheddar and pepper jack with my little home made generator using some apple chips and it just didn't smell right. Will letting it rest for a longer period of time make it mellow a...
  12. wade2000

    Oilin' cheese

    Thanks folks, Mr T sure does know his stuff !! Makes me hungry. I'm going out today to try and find a replacement for my vac. sealer, It's toast.
  13. wade2000

    Oilin' cheese

    Somewhere I read about oiling cheese to prevent molding. What would be the best oil to use and is this temporary or a long term remedy?
  14. wade2000

    Whats to low of a temp.

    Thanks, I'm working on getting my little smoke generator going and I will see how it goes. Wade
  15. wade2000

    Whats to low of a temp.

    Hey folks new guy here, I am going to make a smoke generator that was shown some where on here and I can't find it again or I would say thanks to the person for giving me the idea. Anyway, the question I have is when is to too cold to cold smoke cheese outdoors? Obviously I would venture to say...
  16. wade2000

    HELLO EVERYBODY FROM WALLA WALLA WASHINGTON

    Thanks Gary s and Dried stick(careful how I want to spell that) You won't starve!! I'd be better off smokin' possum.
  17. wade2000

    HELLO EVERYBODY FROM WALLA WALLA WASHINGTON

    I'm just a pretty simple smoker guy with a good old BIG CHIEF smoker and I mainly do Steelhead,Salmon and other fish. I have not ventured out much beyond that. Sure I've tried, but really didn't know what I was doing. But I came across this site and was really amazed at the passion some of you...
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