First smoke on MES - not diappointed

[cincyque]

Did my first smoke today with new MES. Baby backs came out very nice. I used two loads of hickory chips during the smoke and they were a little over-smoked. I'll cut back to just a couple of chunks next time.

The MES performed exceptionally well. Very consisistent termperature control. Kept within 10 degress +/- of set temperature throughout the smoke. Pull out shelves make tending the meat quite easy.

I made a dolly to move the MES in and out of the garage - 10 minute project: Bought a pre-cut 2'x2' piece of 3/4" plywood and 4 dolly wheels. Bolted wheels to board and instant dolly. No cutting required. Because my driveway is not level, I used some paint sticks as shims to level the smoker rather than fussing with the leg adjusters on the MES.

While I have done ribs that good on a bullet water smoker, the MES is much much easier and will give more consistent results.

 

[craig chamberlain]

I didn't think you would be disappointed,I like mine.Where are your Q-view of today's smoke,you know we like pictures.

 

[kurtsara]

I watched a rerun of Throwdown with Bobby Flay competing against a woman pit master, they did pulled pork so I had to do a couple butts.

I sure like the MES, you are right about the consisistent termperature control, mine stays right where I set it.

 

[voldaddy]

I love my MES, too. One thing I learned from the good folks here, is to add fewer chips more often. I'll add about 1/4 of a hand every 30 minutes, and it keeps the TBS flowing nicely. This is one great machine!

 

[ronp]

We have an epidemc of MES users, GREAT

welcome abord with the new MES.