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  1. mrsmoklestein

    Installing Tel Tru Temp Gauge

    Yes, Use the existing nut that's on it as a jam nut. Align it about correctly and go behind there with a little crescent wrench or a vise grips. The serrations (from what I can see) are actually made to hold a spanner wrench but very rarely do guys have them in their toolbox....vise grips will...
  2. mrsmoklestein

    A few beginner questions: Full Packer vs 2 Points, and Constant Temperature

    The packers I've done have always turned out much better if left full form and not split between the point and flat. The amount of fat on the point renders, runs down, and keeps the flat moist. It's pretty hard to end up with a separated flat that stays moist without a bunch of injecting and...
  3. mrsmoklestein

    MES Jerky....first time

    No cure, I planned on storing the leftovers in the fridge. So you're saying put the AMNPS in after two hours?...and leave it the entire time?
  4. mrsmoklestein

    MES Jerky....first time

    I've smoked a lot of things on my MES30 (I have the analog version, modified with more vent holes on the top and a better door therm), but I've never done jerky. Had butcher slice up 2 lbs of eye of round in 1/4" strips with the grain today. Going to try making some using my amnps and I'm...
  5. mrsmoklestein

    Buckboard curing...

    Well....I’d say this stuff is a little addicting....Omgawd!!!! I have to quit eating it. Had some trouble with the amnps burning quick but it didn’t seem to affect anything considering my cholesterol is WAY up since yesterday
  6. mrsmoklestein

    What would cause AMNPS to burn entirely in 3 hours?

    It wont fit under the burner so the only other options would be to use a flat rack in the next position above the burner rack height....Which isn’t ideal because then I’m bringing the tray closer to the food which means more creosote but if that’s what it takes that’s what it takes. which isn’t...
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    What would cause AMNPS to burn entirely in 3 hours?

    Well reading the bag tells me that Luhr Jensen adds some alder to the applewood but that’s it. I’m inclined to believe it’s the actual p i’m inclined to believe it’s the actual pellets but certainly could be the closeness to the burner but that’s why im here ha
  8. mrsmoklestein

    What would cause AMNPS to burn entirely in 3 hours?

    This is how it would’ve been set up, hard to see but it’s still 3-4 inches from the burner, and unit was set to run under 150 It’s a Masterbuilt mes35b analog
  9. mrsmoklestein

    What would cause AMNPS to burn entirely in 3 hours?

    This is the actual tray that burned so quickly, took the pic before the smoke https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/analog-masterbuilt-mes35b-mods-for-amnps.282589/ This is the smoker
  10. mrsmoklestein

    What would cause AMNPS to burn entirely in 3 hours?

    It was blown out when it went in, it did reignite when I opened the door once but I blew it out again. It was pouring smoke but it was not flaming as I can see it through the damper vent. Stayed smoldering the entire time otherwise. The only thing I can think of is that maybe these specific...
  11. mrsmoklestein

    What would cause AMNPS to burn entirely in 3 hours?

    I just had a piece of foil slightly larger than the actual 5x8 amnps to keep drippings out. I didn’t cover the whole rack for fear of tripping out the thermostat on the burner.
  12. mrsmoklestein

    What would cause AMNPS to burn entirely in 3 hours?

    Yeah is burned all three rows in a mere 3 1/2 hours....smoking BBB at 150F. The tray was blocked from any grease with a piece of foil on the rack above it, and the airflow is four 1/4” holes on the bottom of the unit, and the wind wasn’t cranking up or anything. Luhr Jensen brand applewood...
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    What would cause AMNPS to burn entirely in 3 hours?

    Im using my amnps for the first time tonight, filled it with apple pellets 1/4” from the top, lit one end, started end with torch for 45 seconds, let flame burn for 10 minutes and blew it out then loaded in smoker. My entire tray of pellets burned to ash in 3 1/2 hours....is it my brand of...
  14. mrsmoklestein

    Smoking temperature for buckboard

    I know Ive been more than repetitive about this BBB batch, but because I have a lot of time invested so far I just wanted to verify temp. Ive seen some guys smoke at 100F Ive seen other guys (Bear for example) smoke at 150F-170F until 140 internal Then Ive seen other guys smoke at 200F I plan...
  15. mrsmoklestein

    Buckboard curing...

    Just did the fry test with no grey pieces and cut into the thickest pieces on each....bright pink all the way through so Im good I think according to the picture from that thread and the taste It was a dry, tenderquick cure ( 1Tablespoon tq, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon pepper.....per...
  16. mrsmoklestein

    Buckboard curing...

    I know I saw the picture around these parts somewhere but I can’t find it.... Does anyone have a picture of an uncured spot in a slab of buckboard bacon?....where the cure hasn’t fully reached through I’m just looking for an example for a batch I’m doing to make sure my cure has penetrated the...
  17. mrsmoklestein

    Analog Masterbuilt MES35B Mods for AMNPS

    I think Ill eventually get around to the mailbox mod as it just makes sense in every way but I wanted to knock out the basics because I have a batch of buckboard that will be done curing on Christmas day and plan on giving out a few packs....but only to the people I REALLY like haha. (Thanks...
  18. mrsmoklestein

    Analog Masterbuilt MES35B Mods for AMNPS

    I decided to start a thread about modifications for the Masterbuilt MES35B which is an analog (not digital) unit as there was very little information about modifying the unit to gain enough airflow to run the AMNPS unit. The stock unit only has a 7/16” exhaust hole in the back which will not be...
  19. mrsmoklestein

    New smoker ....MES 35B Bacon?

    Definitely sounds like some I'll consider in the future, I can see how valuable it would be. I appreciate it. As for the time being, given the fact that I have bacon curing and plenty to do with the holidays I think I'll hold off on the mailbox for now however. I have an AMNPS in the mail...
  20. mrsmoklestein

    New smoker ....MES 35B Bacon?

    I get the top damper and the rain cap, but the part about the "T" and mailbox mod is extremely confusing to me....and I do tool and die for a living lol.
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