No smoke???

[bartlett rs]

Tried summer sausage for the first time today...  problem that likely ruined batch #1 is that I can't get any smoke from my MES 30 until I get up to almost 200 degrees.  

Anyone else have this issue? Is there a workaround?  A smoker without smoke it just a hot closet.

???

 

[briggy]

Try the AMNPS from A Maze N smoker.

 

[paul6]

 
Try the AMNPS from A Maze N smoker.

Ditto , When I fist got my MES had the same problem anything under 200 you need a pellet tube .

 

[whistech]

I also highly recommend buying the Amazen tube and pellets, you can produce smoke at any temperature you want and the guy will answer any questions you have.

 

[SmokinAl]

http://www.amazenproducts.com/

Either the tray or the tube will work.

At higher temps the tube works better, for sausage I think the tray is the best option.

Al

 

[bartlett rs]

Thanks guys... 6" tube and the tray from A-Maze-N are both on the way.

What I got was a dull brownish-grey sausage that tastes... okay... I guess, just needs some smoke (and more fat).

Live and learn!!!!

 

[whistech]

Bartlett, from reading your post above about the brownish, grey sausage it sounds like you didn't use a cure.    There are many great people here to help you make sure your sausage turns out tasting great and being safe to eat.     Post your recipe and your process and some of the masters will be along to help.