Ohio new guy

[D.P.Smith]

I'm brand new to the smoking game! I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing, but I'm looking forward to getting started on my Masterbuilt electric.
Dave

 

[tag0401]

You have come to the right place! Welcome to SMF!!

Adam

 

[SmokinAl]

Welcome to SMF!
A real good place to start is with the free 5 day e-course.
It has a lot of good info in it!
https://www.smoking-meat.com/smoking-basics-ecourse
Al

 

[gmc2003]

Lots of folks here use the various MES's on this site. Plenty of info to get you started.

Welcome aboard.

Chris

 

[dcecil]

Welcome, you will have lots of support here. Enjoy learning

 

[HalfSmoked]

Welcome to SMF lot of great guys and gals here with tons of info just ask. Check under the forum heading scroll through it and read all kinds of info related to just about anything to do with cooking.

Warren

 

[zwiller]

Welcome! +1 on the Ecourse and grab Jeff's book and his rub/sauce recipes.

Please RESIST the temptation to hosting a big party serving your first cue. You might luck out but you may fail miserably.

MES is doable but I suggest a good thermometer and I recommend a remote probe type. I also would suggest an AMNPS unless you really enjoy feeding chips every 30-45m.

 

[weedeater]

Welcome Dave to SMF.
You’ve found a happy place.

Weedeater

 

[D.P.Smith]

Welcome! +1 on the Ecourse and grab Jeff's book and his rub/sauce recipes.

Please RESIST the temptation to hosting a big party serving your first cue. You might luck out but you may fail miserably.

MES is doable but I suggest a good thermometer and I recommend a remote probe type. I also would suggest an AMNPS unless you really enjoy feeding chips every 30-45m.

Can you help me find which AMNPS I should buy? I bought the following:
Masterbuilt JMSS 800-Watt Electric Vertical Smoker

• John McLemore Signature Series exclusively at Lowes
• Includes smoking recipe cook booklet and quick start guide
• Four chrome-coated smoking racks
• Patented side wood chip loading system - add chips without opening the smoker door
• Digital control panel with RF remote controls temperature, time, food light, on/off, and monitors meat temperature
• Built-in meat temperature probe for perfect results every time
• Removable drip pan and grease tray for easy cleanup
• 800 watt heating element for even, consistent smoking up to 275°F
• Rear wheels and handle for easy mobility

Series Name JMSS
Watts 800
Total Cooking Area (Sq. Inches) 721
Actual Width (Inches) 19.764
Actual Depth (Inches) 20.472
Common Height (Inches) 32.126
Actual Height (Inches) 32.126
Number of Cooking Racks 4
Cooking Grate Material Chrome-plated
Digital Temperature Control Yes
Integrated Meat Probe Yes
Temperature Gauge Yes
Housing Material Stainless steel
Manufacturer Color/Finish Silver
Smoker Color/Finish Silver
Smoker Warranty 90-day

 

[zwiller]

Sounds like you are already familiar with AMNPS. It was designed for a GEN1 smoker with room to sit near bottom. Looks like your smoker has a water pan there and a little different than I've seen. BTW Pretty much no one uses water in there smoker... I call mine a drip tray. This one looks alot like yours: https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/new-here-just-got-a-mes30-amnps-questions.192955/

 

[D.P.Smith]

Sounds like you are already familiar with AMNPS. It was designed for a GEN1 smoker with room to sit near bottom. Looks like your smoker has a water pan there and a little different than I've seen. BTW Pretty much no one uses water in there smoker... I call mine a drip tray. This one looks alot like yours: https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/new-here-just-got-a-mes30-amnps-questions.192955/

 

[zwiller]

Yes, that's the one I looked at. From the link I posted I think you can fit it in the pan area but measure to be sure. You could put a tube down there but you would have to refill for long smokes. Worst case and tray doesn't fit you can do like me and put it on the 4th rack and put my water pan/drip tray on the 3rd. Some foil or tin ware would work to shield it from drips. At first it freaked me out losing all that space but in reality I never load it anywhere near full enough that it is an issue. Remember to clean and season it well before using too. I used my AMNPS a few times to season so I could learn what to expect. Nice looking smoker!

 

[Smoke23]

Welcome and glad you joined!