Newbie from SoCal

[smokingirl2]

Hey there everybody! I'm a newbie from SoCal who stumbled on your website while researching smokers. Currently, I'm debating between the new MES40 and the WSM 22.5. Unfortunately, I can't view either in person as stores in my area don't seem to carry hardly anything smoker-related (except the Brinkmann smoker-n-Grill). Any suggestions are appreciated! I'm just a mom trying to cook for her family and am not really into doing a lot of mods (better with a mixer than a drill). Excited to start this new journey with you all!

 

[smokinhusker]

Good morning and welcome to SMF! Glad you found us!

I've owned an MES 40 for 2 yrs or so and I really like it. Easy to use, (once you you figure out if and how much the actual cabinet temp is off from the set temp-so accurate thermometers are needed). It's great for cold smoking cheeses, bacon, etc when paired with one of our sponsor's/member A-MAZE-N smoker products ( http://www.amazenproducts.com/Default.asp  ), as well as hot smoking pork, beef and other foods. 

I know other members have WSMs and like them. Have a look around, do some reading and enjoy!

 

[scarbelly]

Hello and 

 to SMF - nice to see more So Cal folks 

You can see the MES at SAMS Club and I will see if I can find someone with the WSM here in So Cal for you. 

We also have a So Cal Smokers Group and would love the have you join 

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/groups/show/23/so-cal-smokers