MES mailbox mod and first smoke

[jupiter jack]

Took delivery of Gen 1 MES 40 last week and couldn't wait to try it out. First had to build a stand to get it off the ground a bit and to have a place for the mailbox mod. Quick run to HD and a few hours later (work done mostly by very talented father in law)

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• jupiter jack
• Sep 22, 2014

resulted in the following.

 

[jupiter jack]

More.

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• jupiter jack
• Sep 22, 2014

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• jupiter jack
• Sep 22, 2014

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• jupiter jack
• Sep 22, 2014

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• jupiter jack
• Sep 22, 2014

 

[pc farmer]

Looks like a good set up.

 

[jupiter jack]

Borrowed heavily from Bear's and others who have posted on the topic. Big thanks to all gor the help

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• jupiter jack
• Sep 22, 2014

 

[jupiter jack]

Next on to some chicken wings.

Jeff's rub on one batch. Teriyaki/ginger/soy/molasses on the other. Don't bother with recipe on the latter. More on that later. Vacuum packed and into the fridge for an overnighter.

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• jupiter jack
• Sep 22, 2014

 

[jupiter jack]

Ready for the grates and the smoker.

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• jupiter jack
• Sep 22, 2014

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• jupiter jack
• Sep 22, 2014

Looking good during the smoke.

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• jupiter jack
• Sep 22, 2014

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• jupiter jack
• Sep 22, 2014

AMNPS rocked it start to finish.

 

[jupiter jack]

Done and ready for the grill to crisp up the skin.

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• jupiter jack
• Sep 22, 2014

While the wings were smoking, reduced the teriyaki marinade down to a glaze. Reduced It too much and salt taste was overwhelming. Live and learn.


Also need to work on my plating skills.

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• jupiter jack
• Sep 22, 2014

Overall, thrilled with smoker, mod, amnps, smoke, etc. Think I might be hooked!

Thanks for looking.

Jack

 

[pc farmer]

Them is some fine looking wings.

Great job.

Yup, I would say your hooked.

 

[elsos]

Wow, I was hoping to do just about the same thing regarding the mailbox. Do you control the airflow to the ANMPS? I see a few holes in the door.
Nice setup, senior!

 

[jupiter jack]

Elsos,

I followed Bear's advice about drilling 3 holes (2 low, 1 high) for good airflow. Didn't need to actively do anything else for good airflow. It just works!