New MES 30" digital is seasonng on the patio

[docktoo]

Wow, Amazon got it here quick!  Wasn't supposed to get here until after the 8th.

Got it together and it is doing it's seasoning cycle on the patio as I type.

Can't wait to try it out with a good dry rub chicken this coming weekend. 

 

[parrot-head]

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• parrot-head
• Sep 8, 2014

 

[kentuckycal]

Docktoo, my first smoke in my MES 30" was a dry rubbed chicken and it turned out perfect.  Hope you have a great experience too!

 

[docktoo]

PH,

I plan on adding handles on mine for ease of moving & storage.  Any further insights after you did it?

Thanks

Update:

Went ahead and installed the 5 3/4" hand pulls with the included screws.  Measured so the handles wouldn't interfere with

the racks if I had to install long screws all the way thru the smoker wall,  But, the included screws seem to hold secure, just used a small starter hole.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/5-3-4-in...dipieu&cm_mmc=CJ-_-6147271-_-11210757&cj=true

My back thanks me for the installation.

PS:  The 30" did a great job of creating smoke when I seasoned it with 1 cup of chips (per directions).  I'll still want to use the AMNPS for longer smokes.

 

[daricksta]

 
Wow, Amazon got it here quick!  Wasn't supposed to get here until after the 8th.

Got it together and it is doing it's seasoning cycle on the patio as I type.

Can't wait to try it out with a good dry rub chicken this coming weekend. 

I've had my MES 30 for two years now and it remains both fun and a great investment. I've done no mods on mine. Since it's a Gen 1 30" I have mine bungee corded to a small hand truck and stored in my garage (I also keep it under its Masterbuilt vinyl cover. I wheel it out into either my front or my backyard when it's time to use it. 

I think I smoked a brisket my first time out. What I love about my MES is that everything turns out great--unless I'VE made a mistake--and I'm eating real BBQ. Since there are no decent BBQ joints in town, I'm not missing anything because I'm making great BBQ at home.

 

[parrot-head]

 
PH,

I plan on adding handles on mine for ease of moving & storage.  Any further insights after you did it?

Thanks

Update:

Went ahead and installed the 5 3/4" hand pulls with the included screws.  Measured so the handles wouldn't interfere with

the racks if I had to install long screws all the way thru the smoker wall,  But, the included screws seem to hold secure, just used a small starter hole.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/5-3-4-in...dipieu&cm_mmc=CJ-_-6147271-_-11210757&cj=true

My back thanks me for the installation.

PS:  The 30" did a great job of creating smoke when I seasoned it with 1 cup of chips (per directions).  I'll still want to use the AMNPS for longer smokes.

sorry didn't see your PM

That's exactly the same way I did mine...right between the racks.  It makes a world of difference and with four screws per handle it has plenty of

holding power.  I have to go from the garage thru the family room and out the back door so it was the best option.

Glad it worked out for you!

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• parrot-head
• Sep 9, 2014

 

[docktoo]

PH,

Yeah, I've got the same situation for storage & using my smoker.  The handles are a great addition for ease of moving it.

Doing some chicken this weekend!