Hello everybody from Southeast PA. Over the holidays a friend brought over some smoked ribs which were fantastic so decided to take the plunge myself. Was close to going all in and getting a Rec Tec but ended up getting a MES 440S two weeks ago. Have been reading this forum ever since. Already have an A-Maze-N tube and maze with various pellets, a Thermopen MK4, Aaron Franklins favorite boning and brisket carving knives, a vacuum sealer and just ordered some QMatz. Did some baby back ribs for first smoke - was just ok. Tried my first brisket this weekend - point was awesome but flat was still bit tough (think I pulled too soon) and yesterday cold-smoked some cheese and some almonds using JohnMeyers recipe from this site - and they are spectacular! Guess you could say I have been busy and enjoying every minute of it. So many things to try. Currently running some test runs with my Maze as it keeps going out so working on getting more air flow. Also had some issues with the tube starting back on fire (totally melting $40 worth of cheese). Ooops. Redo went much smoother.
Thanks to everyone who contributes to this forum as a newbie I feel like a kid in a candy shop. Not enough hours in the day!
Thanks to everyone who contributes to this forum as a newbie I feel like a kid in a candy shop. Not enough hours in the day!