New at this and need schooled

[duster44t]

Hi guys and gals. Just bought a MES and need some help on the where, what, when, etc. I have it on right now trying to find where the temp is that I want(just has hi/med/low on the dial). I'm sure some of you guys can step up and help me out. I have some questions but don't know where to start. I went out a bit ago and picked up a couple steelhead fillets. Got one in a soy sauce brine and the other is dry rub.

What temp should I try?

Should I have them on a cookie sheet or something or just on the rack?

How long should I let them smoke?

How often should I check on them (chips, etc.)

Give me a starting point but take it easy on me and don't hit me with to much at once.....Thanks ahead of time. 

 

[les3176]

Welcome to smf!!! the mes is a great unit to have very easy to smoke with. One thing i found out is the temp reading and the meat probe is about 5-10 degrees lower then what the inside temp really is.So you can use your oven thremo inside to see where your unit is running.Make sure to move it around a little cause you will have differant temps through out your cabinet. With wood chips i start with a good size handful and the add chips every 35-55mins. once again i add about a handful.I'm sure more members will be along with some more help for ya!! Good Luck!!!

 

[duster44t]

Thanks les. I'm going to mess around a little in the morning until I get the temp where I want it. I'm guessing I can start around 225 for a couple/few hours for the fish. I'm just going to spray the rack and lay the meat, fish, etc on it.

 

[les3176]

that sounds like a good plan!! let us know how it goes!

 

[fpnmf]

Welcome!!

 There is tons of info here.

Read the WIKIs and try the handy dandy search tool.

Have fun.

  Craig

 

[beer-b-q]

 

Welcome to SMF, Glad to have you with us.
 

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[SmokinAl]

Welcome to SMF. There are a lot of very friendly & knowledgeable folks here to help you. I urge you to sign up for the free E-course. It will give you the basics. Then start asking questions. Good luck & glad to have you aboard.

 

[duster44t]

I have to tell ya. I have the fish in and I've been check about every 45 min or so and it smells "WOW".......I should have bought a unit and started this a long, long time ago

 

[mrsb]

So how did it turn out?

Got any pics?

What are you gonna smoke next?

 

[caveman]

I have to tell ya. I have the fish in and I've been check about every 45 min or so and it smells "WOW".......I should have bought a unit and started this a long, long time ago

You understand that this is a new hobby & one of the tools you desparately need is a "CAMERA!!!"  Ha Ha!  Post that qview so we can drool with you as you savor the flavor of the smoke.

Welcome to the SMF Forum!!!!