MES 40 for Brisket?

[circuit rider]

Gentleman and Ladies, I have a question concerning inside height of the MES 40. I like to hang my packer brisket to smoke. Is there room to hang it in this size smoker. Thanks for your time. JC

 

[sm0kin]

Although I haven’t tried it, I would say yes

 

[Rings Я Us]

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/about-sausage-in-mes-30-or-40.272600/#post-1797299
Looks like not much more room hanging than in a rack.
You will not get as even of temps from bottom to top I would guess.

 

[SmokinAl]

I think I would just put it on a rack, and put the thick end toward the hottest part of the smoker.
Don't forget to put a pan under it to catch that wonderful juice!
Al

 

[mike243]

Never saw the need but only way to tell is measure .,im not home at this time to ck but never hang nothing but sausages in mine a little trimming would make it fit and grind the trimmings for a burger while the brisket smokes

 

[Nutshell]

I just load mine in. “Juice tray” for the drippings. 11 hours later, Heaven.

 

[circuit rider]

I just load mine in. “Juice tray” for the drippings. 11 hours later, Heaven.
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[circuit rider]

Thanks for the replies. Picked up the unit Friday at Home Depot and am getting it set up. I'm building a stand to make it easier for this 76 yo to use. I've had an old stickburner I built so I could do ribs in the barrel while I'm smoking a brisket in the upright chamber. I prefer hanging the brisket, just my personal choice. But get tired of tending the fire for 20 hours. That's the reason for the Masterbilt. Thanks again, James C.