Masterbuilt - low temperature concerns

[iresq]

Temperatures in the teens tonight. Not feeling confident in this little smoker's ability to hit 275. Does anyone have experience in this regard? I could put it in the garage but would prefer not to.

Thanks.

 

[hillbillyrkstr]

My two mes 40’s are in my unheated pole barn. I smoke all year round through Michigan winters. Now I don’t smoke at 275 much, but I have had no issues smoking at 250 for years with this set up.

Scott

 

[GATOR240]

I use a MES 30 and smoke outside year round with no issues. The smoker is well insulated. I'm going to be smoking a prime rib tomorrow to go along with the turkey. The high for us tomorrow is going to be around 22 degrees.

 

[zwiller]

+2; VERY happy with MES winter performance. Keep peeking to minimum etc and you should be fine.

 

[tallbm]

Temperatures in the teens tonight. Not feeling confident in this little smoker's ability to hit 275. Does anyone have experience in this regard? I could put it in the garage but would prefer not to.

Thanks.

Hi there and welcome!
If you need to build heat faster you can close down the top vent. I would open it back up though once you hit your desired set temp. Smoking in an MES with a completely closed vent is a "no no" :)

 

[GaryHibbert]

I smoke year round here in Alberta.
I have my water bowl filled with sand and tinfoiled over. I just bring the water bowl into the house and heat it in the oven at 400 for about 20 minutes. Then it goes back into the MES and preheat is a snap.
Gary