Say hello to my new friend

[xaugievike]

Ups paid me a visit today. My new MES 30 has arrived!:sausage:

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• xaugievike
• Nov 28, 2012

Doing the initial burn-off and seasoning as I type

 

[orlandosmoking]

Wow, I almost forgot how shiney they are on the inside when new. My inside matches the outside. 

 

[roadkill cafe]

Congrats on your new "baby". They smell so much better after seasoning and a few smokes.

 

[deltadude]

XAugieVike, CONGRATS on your new MES!

Take the time to browse through the electric forum, going back 5-10 pages, there is tons of info that can save you time, headaches, and maybe help you out on your first big smoke.

GL

 

[xaugievike]

Thanks guys. I'm excited for Santa to bring me anmps....but for the next 4 weeks the chip loader will have to do.

Today I made Todd's rub and sauce. Tomorrow they have a date with a couple racks of ribs. A friend of mine has been dabbling in beef jerky, and as itype this I've got a small batch smoking next to me (how fantastic that on 12/1 I can sit on my patio with a little fire going!).

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• xaugievike
• Dec 1, 2012

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• xaugievike
• Dec 1, 2012

Excited to actually have some meat on the fire!

 

[JckDanls 07]

Grats on your new toy.. so I am thinking out loud here... them there strips of meat look a little thick for jerky ?

 

[xaugievike]

fear not - i thought the same thing......like i said, I'm borrowing this recipe from a buddy - and god knows i thought the same thing when i first saw his "thick strips."  for my money - it was some of the best jerky i've ever had....so i'm giving them a run.