Help!

[browneyesvictim]

Oh Isaac! Don't rely on the AMNPS tray to give you the desired heat you want. Turn the MES element on for that if you want heat. Just let the tray provide the smoke. The benefit of the pellet tray is that you can cold smoke if you want to- such as for smoking cheese for example.

 

[Isaac R]

Oh! I was not aware of that. It's safe to run the MES with nothing in the chip tray?

 

[browneyesvictim]

Absolutely. But you can remove it if you want to if it will make you feel any better. It might actually help with air flow if you do.

And don't worry.. the tray will settle in after a bit and give you TBS. Give it a bit of time... you will see.

 

[Isaac R]

That certainly worked like a charm! I'm getting temps above 200° now! :)

 

[Bearcarver]

It all works Great with the empty chip burner in there. Mine hasn't had a Chip or chunk in it since 2010.

The empty chip burner, Empty water pan, the shield over the chip burner, etc, etc. all help slow the heat down to keep the amount of direct heat away from the meat.

The biggest reason for using an Amazing Smoker Tray is you control the heat with the MES & the AMNPS does the smoking. Without it, the chips only burn while your heating element is on & the smoking stops when the heat stops for awhile.

Bear

 

[Isaac R]

Hey guys, just an update.
I've been using the tray for about 2 weeks now, and I'm finding that the meat I smoke using the tray tastes nearly identical to the meat I used to make using the chip loader. This is odd considering that the pellets are no where near the same as the chips I used.
Can anyone explain why my results are dissatisfying?
With Thanksgiving coming up and my hopes of smoking a turkey slowly fading, I could really use some help.
Anything is appreciated
Also, any tips on how to smoke a turkey would be greatly appreciated :)
Thanks,
Isaac

 

[PAS]

What kind of pellets are you using? And what kind of chips are you comparing them to?

 

[Isaac R]

What kind of pellets are you using? And what kind of chips are you comparing them to?

I am using pitmaster's choice pellets from A-Maze-En, and when I used chips, I had a whole array of different flavours, but for some reason, no matter which chips I would use, it would also taste the same. For reference, i used Jack Daniels whiskey barrel chips, mesquite chips, Apple wood chips, etc..

 

[PAS]

Interesting, I have only used the Pitmasters choice so far.

 

[browneyesvictim]

Isaac,

I had to go back and re-read this thread to make sure I understand what exactly you need help with.

In your opening post you said"

whenever I try to smoke a brisket or steak without any dry rub, (for dietary reasons or whatnot) the meat always comes out with the outside being wet and "slimy" with a rubbery texture. Would love an opinion on why that's happening and how to fix!
Problemo number two:
No matter what chips I use (yes, I have a wood chip smoker), be it applewood chips, hickory, mesquite, etc.. the meat always comes out tasting the same. The chips aren't really having much of an effect. Can someone help me please!!!
I have a masterbuilt electric wood chip smoker

Is this your issue you are still having? Perhaps if you start from the beginning and describe in detail, what you are doing. Start with what meat, how you season, rub, or otherwise prepare it, how long you smoke it with a time/temp log of pit and meat, vent settings, are you using a water pan, etc. pictures would be even better.

 

[Bearcarver]

I am using pitmaster's choice pellets from A-Maze-En, and when I used chips, I had a whole array of different flavours, but for some reason, no matter which chips I would use, it would also taste the same. For reference, i used Jack Daniels whiskey barrel chips, mesquite chips, Apple wood chips, etc..

I doubt if you'll notice a lot of difference in sweetness, except maybe with Cherry or Apple (Fruitwoods).
I use almost All Hickory, because I like a stronger smoke flavor, but not as strong as Mesquite.
I believe that "Pitmaster's Choice" you're using is a mix of a few woods, so you aren't supposed to taste individual woods like you did when using one particular Chip at a time.

Bear