Cabela’s MES 30

[dan skarr]

does anyone own this smoker and have a picture of the inside? Trying to figure out which generation this one is.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/MASTERBUILT-SE-ELCTR-BLK-PROB/2583054.uts?slotId=3

 

[tktplz]

Go here ;

 

[Bearcarver]

From the outside, it looks like a Gen #1.

The only other thing it could be is a Hybrid with the Gen #1 outside & the Gen #2.5 inside.

Either way it's a Great Smoker, for an MES 30.


Bear

 

[Central PA Cowboy]

@tktplz is correct. Ordered this Tuesday and got it by Thursday. Pre-seasoned it this morning. Hoping to use it tomorrow to smoke a Boston Butt.

 

[rextoba]

Go here ;

Go where? Nothing showing.

 

[rextoba]

I'm in Canada and just got one at Cabelas here. I wish the price was the same but none the less, I'm impressed so far! Here's a pic of the inside of mine. It was $199 here. Reg. $349

 

[dan skarr]

Thanks all, heading out today to grab it to replace my MB propane smoker that rusted out.

 

[Bearcarver]

I'm in Canada and just got one at Cabelas here. I wish the price was the same but none the less, I'm impressed so far! Here's a pic of the inside of mine. It was $199 here. Reg. $349

Yup, that's the Gen #2.5 interior.
It must be the Hybrid I mentioned above, because it's hinged right.

Bear

 

[rextoba]

Here's a couple more shots. Next shot will be food!

 

[tktplz]

Go where? Nothing showing.

Click on the picture of the smoker and it takes you to an Amazon page. Look on the left side and there is a picture of the inside of the smoker you wanted to see.

 

[Bearcarver]

Here's a couple more shots. Next shot will be food!

Now that I can see the outside & the inside, I can confirm that it is a Hybrid:
It has the Gen #1 exterior, with the Gen #1 control box, and hinged right like Gen #1 units.
But it has the Gen #2.5 interior, including the Gen #2.5 Chip Burner & the Split level Water Pan.

Bear

 

[Central PA Cowboy]

@bearcarver

Is that a heat deflector that is in these models?

Thanks,
Derek

 

[Bearcarver]

@bearcarver

Is that a heat deflector that is in these models?

Thanks,
Derek

Not sure what you mean by "Heat deflector".
If you're talking about that thing above the chip burner, that's more of a High Heat protector.

This model, though the top vent is on the wrong side, shouldn't need a heat deflector, due to it's narrow width, compared to the MES 40.

Bear

 

[Central PA Cowboy]

Not sure what you mean by "Heat deflector".
If you're talking about that thing above the chip burner, that's more of a High Heat protector.

This model, though the top vent is on the wrong side, shouldn't need a heat deflector, due to it's narrow width, compared to the MES 40.

Bear

That's exactly what I was referring to. Thanks again!

 

[rextoba]

First smoke using something other than charcoal. New MES 30. Spatched last night and set in the fridge overnight seasoned with a roasted pepper and garlic blend and set @ 275 for about 2 1/2 hours, pulled at 156 and crisped up in the oven @ 375 until it hit 168. Waiting for the Jets hockey game to wrap up to dig in.

 

[Bearcarver]

Looks Real Nice Rex!!! :)

Bet it will be Great !!

Bear