Sounds Great !!!! You really like that Salmon!! I can't wait until you taste that Smoked Prime Rib!!
Hi John!
Can you further explain why you use the rack and pan vs the just positioning the drip pan that comes with the MES 40 on a rack below the prime rib? I'm gearing up for my fathers day smoke and want to make sure I'm ready!
As sides, I'm making the 9 hour burgandy mushrooms referenced by daron Drake, slighlty modified with stock vs bullion and heavy cream, and roasted rosemary potatoes. Can't wait for Sunday! Oh ya, and I'm making 2 more salmons on Saturday because I just can't get enough of that either!
Actually the only benefit with the rack in the Pan vs the pan on the shelf below is to save wear & tear on the Dishwasher I've had for 45 years. She says it's a lot easier to clean that way.
Plus the other way gives you two big shelves to clean, even though the one is only smoked up.
Bear