Ready to go, but first....

[round rock dave]

Hi  I'm Dave.  New here, old everywhere else.

Just bought a MB 30" electric unit the other day.  Seasoned it according to the directions and am just about ready to do some smokin'. 

First electric smoker, but have owned/used different types before.  Favority was my trusty Old Smokey 18", but I'm tired of babysitting it and thought I'd try the MB unit.

Directions indicate to turn the unit On at Max heat to pre-heat the innards for 30-45min.  Yes?  Once I open to load, gonna lose all that heat....seems counter-productive.

Pre-heat with smoke, right?

Smoking a small trimmed brisket and will use low heat..200-225dg.

Later in the day will add a rack of pork ribs and a few Kreuz sausage rings.

Using Oak with a handfull of Hickory chips for smoke. No water.

Any tips using this MB 30"?

Thanks

Dave

 

[daveomak]

Dave, morning and welcome to the forum....   On the MES 30, a 1/4 cup of chips every 30-60 minutes seems to work best.... although, some units are assembled differently and smoke generation can be a problem.....  adding the chips through the chip loader tube is what was designed for the unit....

Most folks have moved to the AMNPS for smoke generation....  the chip smoking system leaves a lot to be desired....  click on the link below...     Dave

http://www.amazenproducts.com/

 

[rdknb]

Welcome to SMF, I have never used an electric smoker, but I am sure you will get great advice here, again welcome.

 

[pgsmoker64]

Hi Dave,

I see this is your first post.  Please stop by our Roll Call forum and introduce yourself so we can give you a proper welcome!

Thanks,

Bill

 

[round rock dave]

Sorry folks, posted in wrong group.  Thought I was in MES group.  Have reposted there.  My mistake, thanks