Newbie from Oregon

[AlwaysHungry]

Hey All

Just retired in January so I need some new hobbies. Bought an MES30 and a mailbox. It's my first attempt at smoking so I've got a learning curve ahead of me. Lots of great info here in the forums so I'd like say thanks in advance. I had no idea there's so much to getting everything right and I'm looking forward some great meals ahead!

 

[Steve H]

lol! Welcome from upstate NY! Don't worry. We'll help you along the way. You know. Helping you spend your money on things. There are a few on here that just love doing this!! Not mentioning names......

 

[Bigtank]

Welcome from NW Iowa, just ask your questions someone here will know the answer

 

[normanaj]

Hello from RI!

Lots of MES owners here including myself.Any questions about them and you will get answers!

 

[smokerjim]

Welcome from pa , great place here. Just make sure to get a independent thermometer to take temps inside, the factory thermometer is known to be off on these.

 

[gmc2003]

Welcome aboard, Since you have the MES30 and the mailbox mod. You may want to look into or research a PID controller.

Chris

 

[TNJAKE]

Welcome from Tennessee

 

[DougE]

Welcome from Kentucky!

 

[noboundaries]

Welcome from NorCal. Smoking...keep it simple and it's easy.

Enjoy smokin' your retirement.

Ray

 

[JLeonard]

Welcome from Mississippi! look forward to your post and pics!

Jim

 

[AlwaysHungry]

Thanks for the welcome guys! I'm looking into a thermometer for both the smoker temp and the meat and I read about the PID controller last week. I'll get some pics of my first attempt. I'll try some ribs and some variation of the 3-2-1 method just to get my feet wet.

 

[Gonna Smoke]

Glad to have you, but be forewarned, watch out for that Steve guy @Steve H, he's the enabler-in-chief around here and is very capable of helping you spend your money...

 

[Steve H]

Glad to have you, but be forewarned, watch out for that Steve guy @Steve H, he's the enabler-in-chief around here and is very capable of helping you spend your money...

Whatcho talking about Willis?