MES just doesn't match the old ECB

[dieselrealtor]

I have had my MES since November, done several (not enough) smokes but the smoke flavor is just not as good as what I got in my old ECB.

I have to give credit where credit is due, the Masterbuilt Tech here has been great, they have sent me a new controller (wouldn't function under 32f) & a new smoker box.  Now I have the larger tray & can put larger chunks in the beginning of the smoke.

Done a few turkeys (smoke/fry), shoulders & ribs.

Any suggestions?

I may have to go back to the ECB during the warm months & the MES when it is cold if I can't figure it out.

Thanks in advance to all the fine contributors here.

 

[tromaron]

I use an AMNPS in my mes 40.  Puts out great smoke.  If I want more smoke for something, I just light both ends.  I've actually made a couple of things too smokey in my experimentation. 

 

[SmokinAl]

If the ECB was a charcoal smoker, the taste will never be the same.

You give up a little taste for a whole lot of convenience.

I had a MES for a couple of years & never had any complaints about the food it produced.

Like Ron says, try an AMNPS.

 

[Bearcarver]

Al & Ron plus One.-----AMNS & AMNPS solved ALL my smoke problems.

Bear

 

[dieselrealtor]

The ECB is electric. 

I will keep stabbing at it, I will be doing a shoulder this weekend.

Thanks.