- Aug 29, 2019
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So tomorrow i'll be trying to make some ribs and a sirloin tip roast. The first few times i ran the MES 230G i was a bit confused on how much smoke i should expect from such a small amount of chips in the chip loader. I don't think i had enough smoke the last time, but I am worried in overloading the wood chip tray.
Those of you with similar models, what has been your experience with how often you need to add chips? every 30 min? 90 min? Of course the instructions say to just add more as needed, but since you'd have to open the whole unit to check the chips in the tray, there is the issue. I don't want to keep letting heat out. I guess the advantage is I have the glass in front so i should be able to not see the meat, if I can, then need more smoke and add chips? Seems like a no brainer, but want to do it right!
also assuming you likely don't want the top too vented to keep the heat/smoke in (unless it's spiking for some reason) how much smoke is enough? Any pics you've taken of your masterpieces in action would be appreciated! I am a bit of a visual learner :)
You all have been great with the responses. Excellent community. So glad i stumbled onto it. We all started somewhere right? Will be using Jeff's recipes tomorrow!
Those of you with similar models, what has been your experience with how often you need to add chips? every 30 min? 90 min? Of course the instructions say to just add more as needed, but since you'd have to open the whole unit to check the chips in the tray, there is the issue. I don't want to keep letting heat out. I guess the advantage is I have the glass in front so i should be able to not see the meat, if I can, then need more smoke and add chips? Seems like a no brainer, but want to do it right!
also assuming you likely don't want the top too vented to keep the heat/smoke in (unless it's spiking for some reason) how much smoke is enough? Any pics you've taken of your masterpieces in action would be appreciated! I am a bit of a visual learner :)
You all have been great with the responses. Excellent community. So glad i stumbled onto it. We all started somewhere right? Will be using Jeff's recipes tomorrow!