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  1. jcollins

    MES 30" Issues

    Hello all, The picture below is the exact smoker i have all i know it is the JMSS MES 30" 800 watt unit. The issue i am having is that multiple times during a smoke the smoker will emit a dull constant beep and completely shut down, at this point i will have to unplug and plug it back in to...
  2. jcollins

    Another Sunday Smoke

    Hello all, I just wanted to share my smoke for this past Sunday dinner. This smoke was intended for Saturday but due to feeling under the weather i postponed it for a day. So i used a store bought rub called "Mamas Rub" by Dirty South BBQ its one of the best store bought rubs i have ever found...
  3. jcollins

    Charcoal In The AMNPS?

    Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone has tried this or not? I was thinking about crumbling up some lump charcoal and mixing it in with my pellets. Maybe a 15% charcoal to 85% pellets ratio just to help start and keep the pellets burning good and maybe even get a bit of a smoke ring while i'm...
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    New addition to my smoking line up. (I have questions)

    Hello all, I have aquired some new hardware an MES 30 signature series 20079015. I have always smoked with charcoal (WSM & Weber Kettle) also i am not sure what to expect out of this smoker so i am looking for any info tips or tricks to this new machine. Thanks,
  5. jcollins

    It's Been Awhile...

    It has been awhile since i have been on here or posted... so just wanted to say hello to everyone. hope all is doing well.
  6. jcollins

    Faux brunt ends & two small rib roasts

    On the menu today is...
  7. jcollins

    UDS Planning Stage

    I am finally at a point where i can start purchasing and building the parts for my UDS, so hopefully i will have it ready before winter hits. I still am not sure about making the cooking grates fixed positions instead of adjustable, i feel that they will be more sturdy if thew are fixed, but i...
  8. jcollins

    MES 40 or Smoke Hollow 44 LP?

    Sometime early next year i plan on buying one of these smokers im not sure which one to get or even which model to get? i want a set and forget for overnight and really long smokes or whenever im lazy. I am leaning twords a mes 40 but i hear that the gen 2 is crap but im not sure how to...
  9. jcollins

    Goodies for a next day work party?

    Where i work the whole company has a "Tailgating Party" on every Friday that that the local college football team (University of Tennessee) has a home game that weekend. its more like a big potluck... So the question is what smokey treats would be good to to eat the next day at say around noon?
  10. jcollins

    Maverick ET-735

    http://owensbbq.com/thermometers.html Does any one have this version yet? if so, is it worth it?
  11. jcollins

    Cant Find TriTip......

    As said above i cant seem to find a TT ANYWHERE around my neck of the woods. So my question is: Does anyone know of a cut that is popular that will smoke pretty much the same as a TT?  Thanks in advance for any help.
  12. jcollins

    Question on Separating the Point and Flat

    I am tired of waiting on my UDS (because i have had to put that project on hold for the time being) to do a brisket. My 14.5 WSM obviously will not hold a FULL brisket, so what is the consensus on smoking a separated brisket? Should i buy a whole brisket and cut it my self? or buy just a flat...
  13. jcollins

    WSM Thermo Mod Anyone?

    I have the 14.5 WSM i am pretty sure they come out in 2014... im not 100% on this one but in the pic below is my smoker... So the real question is has anyone added/installed/replaced the stock thermo with an aftermarket one? if so which one and how accurate is it? and where & how did you install...
  14. jcollins

    Spatchy Chicken = Not Impressed

    So i tried to cut the spine out of about a 4# chicken... It turned out a tad dry but had great flavor.... Not too sure i will be spatchcocking any more chickens (unless i have to)  i used a pretty basic rub  1TBS Brown sugar 1TBS Paprika  .5TBS Chili powder & SPOG .5TBS of each  Pretty...
  15. jcollins

    Spatchcocked Chicken Question

    So i bought about a 4# whole chicken to smoke this weekend and i want to try this... i am under the impression that all that is being done is cutting out the spine and breaking the chest cavity so it will lay flat. Correct?  what is the advantage of doing this vs say beer butt chicken or just...
  16. jcollins

    No Foil BB Ribs and Spares

    I decided i would try doing the no foil method and i do believe i have joined the dark side... i used Jeff's rub and let em smoke around 250 for 5.5 hours.... these were the best ribs i have done yet... Thanks for lookin.     I had been looking for a rib rack to fit in my 14.5 WSM with no...
  17. jcollins

    A bit of a Noob Question?

    Ok, i am not sure how the "Points" work on here (how they are given mostly) i dont see anywhere to give points to some one, and im always seeing people posting stuff like this?   
  18. jcollins

    Jerky on a WSM help

    I have a 14.5 wsm and i really want to smoke some jerky on it i just don't know where to start (i have made jerky in a dehydrator plenty of times) any help on this topic would be greatly appreciated. 
  19. jcollins

    Should i use this drum?

    i acquired a free drum from some family is this one salvageable? Thoughts, tips, and info is much appreciated.
  20. jcollins

    Pork Butt?

    Hello all, this is a bit of a rookie ? but will 1 10# pork butt feed 8 people at least 2 sammies each? it will be pulled not sliced. i will be smoking one next weekend for a good friends batchelor party.  
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