how much smoke

[electriclouie]

how much smoke should I use for the 3 2 1 method in my Masterbuilt electric smoker I'm smoking ribs is there a certain amount of smoke you use in the three hours or just fill it up once and let it go and also do I keep the damper open halfway open or closed

 

[smokingearl]

How much smoke is really a personal opinion. The chip loader will last about 20 - 30 minutes. I'd keep it smoking for the first three hours. There is no point in smoking for the 2 hours in foil. And you could smoke the last hour as well. leave the exhaust valve fully open the entire time.

 

[electriclouie]

what do you think the best wood to use for ribs mesquite or hickory

 

[crankybuzzard]

Hickory and first 3 hours.  Mesquite can sometimes be a bit over powering.

 

[brickguy221]

 
Hickory and first 3 hours.  Mesquite can sometimes be a bit over powering.

Mesquite goes better on beef than it does pork. In fact Mesquite goes great on beef.

 

[electriclouie]

I have some apple wood chips left with that also be acceptable and a very small amount of hickory

 

[crankybuzzard]

I have some apple wood chips left with that also be acceptable and a very small amount of hickory

Sounds like a great mix! Now, smoke it, take LOTS of notes, and show us pics of the finished product! :drool

 

[electriclouie]

should I put water in my pan for smoking ribs or leave it alone

 

[electriclouie]

should I use water in my Masterbuilt smoker for smoking ribs on the 3 2 1 method

 

[daricksta]

what do you think the best wood to use for ribs mesquite or hickory

I like hickory for pork ribs. Apple and pecan are also very good. Pecan is like a mellower version of hickory. If you're doing 3-2-1 (and in reality it might not be exactly like that) I recommend 3 hours naked over smoke, and then I would still apply smoke during the last hour. I think ribs do very well over 4 hours of smoke. But I think wood chips can oversmoke meat, giving it a harsh,bitter flavor so you don't want to burn too many chips at one time. I prefer to use wood pellets. You might have read about the A-MAZE-N Pellet Smoker. Many of us use it.

I always keep the air vent wide open in my MES 30.

 

[brickguy221]

My favorite is Jack Daniels when using wood chips, but not so much with pellets. My second favorite is 2/3 Hickory and 1/3 Apple or Cherry with wood chips or pellets either one.. I have never tried Pecan on pork, so I must try it sometime. I have used Pecan on Jeff Phillips Campfire Chicken though. I "think" one of my Sons that lives in CA likes Oak on ribs, but not positive on that without checking with him first.

 

[electriclouie]

I used hickory and used Jeff rub everybody loved it thanks for the tip I appreciate it over here in Maryland Harford County

 

[jted]

Just a thought DON"T throw away those pecan hulls from cracking Pecans. SMOKE with them. They are about the only thing that has been in my chip feeder in a long time.  Jted

 

[electriclouie]

Great advice going to try it from Harford county maryland

 

[bigsteve]

Looks like it went well.  Just my 2 cents.  I grill with Mesquite but I personally feel it's not a good choice for smoking.  Certainly not Pork.  

 

[electriclouie]

I very excited how it came out used hickory unbelievable everybody loved
It it's on now from Harford county maryland going to try a turkey next got any ideas

 

[smokinshixa]

Thanks everyone new to forum and a novice smoker...this was great info for me

 

[einstein67]

Apple is our favorite I only smoke for the fist hour and last hour if you like your ribs a little chewier don't use the foil