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  1. hillbilly69

    Food Service Help

    Thank you for all the great suggestions and advice. Much appreciated.
  2. hillbilly69

    Food Service Help

    Hello everyone. I would like to appeal to the group for some advice, particularly to those of you who have food service experience. I have been asked to run a very small lunch table within a larger business where people can have a quick bite. The menu is going to be extremely limited but I...
  3. hillbilly69

    My first attempt at smoked cheese...not so good.

    Next time I'll definitely wait 24 hours before sealing, as well as watching the amount of smoke and keeping the temperature in check. I'm learning that I have a lot to learn. Thanks everyone.
  4. hillbilly69

    My first attempt at smoked cheese...not so good.

    Thanks fivetricks. I was not aware of this. Although I did allow the cheese to rest a bit after the smoke I'm pretty sure certain it was vacuum sealed within 8-10 hours.
  5. hillbilly69

    My first attempt at smoked cheese...not so good.

    Thanks, thirdeye. I really appreciate the advice.
  6. hillbilly69

    My first attempt at smoked cheese...not so good.

    thirdeye, yes the smoke was visible. In fact, it was quite heavy. The cheese did get a bit darker in color and there was some oil that had formed on the exterior. I did not sample the cheese after the smoke because I was under the impression that it should rest for at least two weeks before...
  7. hillbilly69

    My first attempt at smoked cheese...not so good.

    Hello everyone. I hope you are all staying safe during these crazy times. Back in late January I attempted my first cold smoke. For four hours I smoked cheddar and gouda cheese using apple wood chips in the Masterbuilt cold smoker attachment. After resting a bit the cheese was It was vacuum...
  8. hillbilly69

    1st attempt at cold smoked cheese

    Better late than never, crazymoon. Thanks for the input and suggestion. Very much appreciated.
  9. hillbilly69

    1st attempt at cold smoked cheese

    I'll definitely give it a try, bbqbrett. Thanks for the suggestion.
  10. hillbilly69

    1st attempt at cold smoked cheese

    Thanks, Norwester.
  11. hillbilly69

    1st attempt at cold smoked cheese

    Thanks, Dave. Great advice, thirdeye. Thank you.
  12. hillbilly69

    1st attempt at cold smoked cheese

    Thanks so much for the advice. Sincerely appreciated.
  13. hillbilly69

    1st attempt at cold smoked cheese

    Good morning, everyone. Today I am attempting to smoke cheese for the first time. I am going to practice with a block of cheddar and Gouda. I have researched this process quite a but bit but have seen a lot of conflicting information. Seems that there is a consensus on using apple wood for...
  14. hillbilly69

    MES40 problem

    Perfect. Great suggestion. Thanks.
  15. hillbilly69

    MES40 problem

    Thanks again, Bear. I will experiment with placing something in the water bowl to elevate that side of the plate. And thanks, normanaj. The plate seems to be the issue.
  16. hillbilly69

    MES40 problem

    After having a closer look I think perhaps the metal plate I have covering the right side of the smoker may be a bit too big. I didn't realize there should be an inch of clearance on all sides so I will get it trimmed a bit and hopefully that will resolve the problem. Thanks Bear. As always...
  17. hillbilly69

    MES40 problem

    Hi Bear. I am using a Maverick Redi Chek and I have the internal temperature probe located on the middle rack, Using one of your recommendations, I did place a piece of piece of metal over the right side of the smoker to try and cook everything more evenly. As for the sun I would imagine it...
  18. hillbilly69

    MES40 problem

    Good morning everyone. This morning I was preheating my MES40 to do some baby backs and my smoker was only able to reach 185 degrees when set at 275. My element appears to be in good working condition as I am getting a good red glow from it. I know with these units there are temperature...
  19. hillbilly69

    Masterbuilt Smokers (Bear’s Thoughts & Findings)

    Hello everyone. Bear, thank you for this thread, your opinions and invaluable advice throughout these forums. Most of all, thank you for your service. I am an owner of a Gen. 1 40 inch Masterbuilt (20070311). I have had excellent success with it for five years but it is getting to a point...
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