MES 30" Electric Smoker

[flint51]

I just got this unit and love it!  However, I was curious as to it's effectiveness if you put a turkey, brisket, etc. in an aluminum pan to smoke.  I've read a few recipes that always say to use one, particularly the Myron Mixon recipe book.

Does this hinder the smoking process in this unit?

 

[fpnmf]

Welcome..

This site has tons of info.

I would suggest you spend some time reading all the different forums and the WIKIs.

Then use the handy dandy search tool for specific interests!!

Take the awesome free E-Course!!!

Have a great day!!!

Craig
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/wiki/about-jeffs-5-day-ecourse
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/wiki/basic-pulled-pork-smoke
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/wiki/finishing-sauce-for-pulled-pork-by-soflaquer
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forum/thread/82034/how-to-post-qview-to-smf
http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?736-Curing-Salts
http://www.educationbug.org/a/marinate-vs--marinade.html

 

[Bearcarver]

I just got this unit and love it!  However, I was curious as to it's effectiveness if you put a turkey, brisket, etc. in an aluminum pan to smoke.  I've read a few recipes that always say to use one, particularly the Myron Mixon recipe book.

Does this hinder the smoking process in this unit?

IMO: You can do it, but you should flip it over to get both sides smoked.

Most of us don't do it, because of having it laying in the juices that form in the bottom, but you can put a rack under it.

Personally, I think you should look around on this site, and see how to do things without putting them in pans.

Then decide.

Bear

 

[flint51]

Thanks!  I will!