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[krj]

Yea, join the Facebook group. John is always there and commenting on problems, and is actively working on solutions for customers. Also, contact Masterbuilt customer service and explain you issues and they will likely send you out replacement parts for the problems you've experienced.

 

[negolien]

Interesting to see how it goes. how new a unit?

 

[PoppinSmoke]

threw this same thing up on the facebook page and the owner got back to me within a couple hours. Said they have seen this before when the fan goes bad. Is having his customer service contact me and send me a fan. Absolutely can't beat that

 

[rexster314]

threw this same thing up on the facebook page and the owner got back to me within a couple hours. Said they have seen this before when the fan goes bad. Is having his customer service contact me and send me a fan. Absolutely can't beat that

My replacement fan is being delivered today. 4 screws, and an unplug/plug is all it takes

 

[ross77]

I like mine so far. Much better flavor than my pellet cooker. It's not quite as simple since you do have to light it vs the pellet cooker having an ignitor. But the flavor and real grilling ability easily outweigh the simplicity of the pellet cooker. Getting up to temp and maintaining temp/recovery is far superior to a pellet cooker.

 

[chef jimmyj]

Can one of you guys give more detail on how to Sear. Does the Whole unit get to 700° or just the hopper side? Is there some kind of sliding plate that opens to get direct heat? The Web site was not very clear. Thanks...JJ

 

[negolien]

No real changes..u can flip the plate to sear side but not sure it makes any difference. The whole hot box gets up to that temp. Just pull meat jack up temp then put meat on and flip bout 2 mins a side.

 

[ross77]

Can one of you guys give more detail on how to Sear. Does the Whole unit get to 700° or just the hopper side? Is there some kind of sliding plate that opens to get direct heat? The Web site was not very clear. Thanks...JJ

Nothing to do except turn up the heat. Whole unit gets up to 700.

 

[rexster314]

Can one of you guys give more detail on how to Sear. Does the Whole unit get to 700° or just the hopper side? Is there some kind of sliding plate that opens to get direct heat? The Web site was not very clear. Thanks...JJ

The burning coals are at the bottom of the charcoal chute. The variable speed fan, when the temp is set at 600-700 degrees, blows at the highest speed, forcing an amount of fire and heat into the manifold sitting at the bottom of the cook chamber. The top of the manifold will remind you of the heat diffusers used in gas grills. The cast iron grates give a serious set of grill marks on steaks, pork, etc.

 

[chef jimmyj]

Thanks Guys...JJ

 

[negolien]

Sitting in the break room at work watching fox and friends doing harassment training..Super bowl food segment comes on. They are talking about grilling and smoking...who do they introduce? Masterbuilt.......lol I bout fell outta my chair as they start talking about the 560 2 of which are turning out stuff like tenderloin, abts, poppers and pigs IE WIENERS wrapped in bacon LOL.

 

[Will Squared]

Just got my gasket from Masterbuilt. Today I can put the unit together and season it in. EXCITED !
Went by Walmart to pick up some hickory chips and they had sold two more units in the last week !
I think first I am going to smoke some peppers to get acquainted with my new toy.
Maybe the Pork shoulder next...

 

[Will Squared]

Assembled.

Pre-seaseoned.

Dialed in.

Tomorrow Chipotles !

FYI - The lowest temp it will hold is 150'. After that it goes to the 700' mark.

 

[negolien]

Assembled.

Pre-seaseoned.

Dialed in.

Tomorrow Chipotles !

FYI - The lowest temp it will hold is 150'. After that it goes to the 700' mark.

Nice let us know how your 1st cook goes.

 

[Will Squared]

It's 6 oclock and dark... been on for three hours at 225'. Cherry wood chips.

Four different kind of peppers, chopped, to dry and grind.

Bell
Anaheim
Jalapena
Habanero

Seems to be going pretty slow. Probably go another three hours.

The habanero is pretty crispy now but it was chopped smaller. Probably pull it soon.

 

[Will Squared]

My first cook went real well. It was cold ( mid 50's) and very windy but the 560 held the temp real well. It went 6 hours and I will finish them off in a dehydrator.

The only issue that I have is wondering about the door seals. I might replace them with High Temp Rope.

 

[deejus]

My first cook went real well. It was cold ( mid 50's) and very windy but the 560 held the temp real well. It went 6 hours and I will finish them off in a dehydrator.

The only issue that I have is wondering about the door seals. I might replace them with High Temp Rope.

Be careful of the rope, don't make it too thick as the hinges are not on super heavy duty metal. I see them flex a bit even when using the rubber seals.

 

[rexster314]

Lavalock works well

 

[negolien]

My first cook went real well. It was cold ( mid 50's) and very windy but the 560 held the temp real well. It went 6 hours and I will finish them off in a dehydrator.

The only issue that I have is wondering about the door seals. I might replace them with High Temp Rope.

I used these two products..You will need another rope same size if u want to do top.

 

[Will Squared]

Yep. I saw your posts with pics and did some searchin this morning. I just wanted to know what sizes you thought were best for the situation. Thanks for the input.


The peppers were dehydrated today. Amazing how much they shrink down to. 3 lbs of peppers shrinks to 3.8 oz. ! I will grind them for rubs & such.
I googled Paprika and found out that it was made in Hungary.
I can't find any Paprika Peppers but I found some Smoked Paprika at Costco yesterday. It is also called Spanish Paprika. 3 bucks for a spice jar size.
Ah, I need to get spice jars...

Next cook will be a Pork Shoulder that We have in the fridge. 9 lb. Wife says I have to split it with her... for the slow cooker.
Should I give her the half with the bone or without?