desjeany
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I'll do that, thanks for the advise. Appreciate it.
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smoke happens
Smoking Fanatic
No problem. Next time post some pics (q-view) or you may get hassled a bit
desjeany
Fire Starter
Here we go, my first brisket in my #1. Hopefully the pic is viewable.
smoke happens
Smoking Fanatic
Nope, not yet.
desjeany
Fire Starter
Tried to add pics, but no luck. I don't have a computer, so my mobile devise is my only option. Any suggestions?
smoke happens
Smoking Fanatic
I'm no help with that one, sorry.
desjeany
Fire Starter
desjeany
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smoke happens
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Nice work! How did those pucks work for you? Any combustion problems with them? I have only used the chunk that came with it and some chunk I had already.
I'd be in a lot of trouble if smoked in my living room though
I'd be in a lot of trouble if smoked in my living room though
Hey guys not trying to stir the pot but I'm a happy gen 1 MES 40 owner and have been real happy with it so far. That being said I have been seeing a lot of talk on here lately of the smokin it. When my MES does eventually fail. I may consider the smokin it. I just want to know if many of you have owned other electrics And if so what kind and how they compare. Guess I'm not really stirring a pot just didn't wanna get jumped for owning a MES. Lol. Thanks
Micah
Micah
No jumping allowed here unless it's onto a rib or something. You're lucky to have the gen 1...it has issues but nothing like what I've been seeing with the Gen 2. No, first electric for me and I have the #3 and so far very happy with it. No mods needed etc etc, no holes drilled...the AMNS dust burner is working fine...there's room near the intake hole so it seems to be getting enuf oxy. Cheap on wood use, chunks outta Home Depot burn just fine. I'm a happy boy so far. Keep us posted and visit again <grin>
smoke happens
Smoking Fanatic
This is a SI owners group, why is a MES owner posting here?! Who let them in?! You're kind is not welcome here!!
LOL
Kidding, of course. You actually raise a great question, and you should get some decent replies (hopefully). This was one of my intents when I created this group, to inform perspective buyers, so your question and any others are always welcome!
So, for me, I grew up with my dad using a Big Chief smoker that was great for what he smoked (mainly Salmon we caught). I borrowed it from time to time as needed but then needed my own one day. I started out with the El Cheapo Brinkmann Gourmet Electric Smoker (red bullet one for $50 at Lowes/Home Depot, etc.). As I found this place and expanded my smoking horizons, I was soon ready to upgrade and ordered the MES 30 after a small bit of research. It was backordered, which turned out to a really good thing. I did not do enough research initially on all of the problems with the MES line that some of the owners had, or the mods required to get them up to snuff so to say (chip box, AMNPS, mailbox mods, etc.). The amount of MES owners on this forum is huge, one of the reasons I initially decided to go with that unit. There are a lot of very happy MES owners out there that have not had any problems, and a lot of unhappy owners that have had them catch fire/blow up/break/not work/etc. The backorder gave me time to really research the MES product and ultimately I ended up cancelling my backorder and ordering the SI #3. For me, just too many problems with the MES units. Backorders, stories of fire and explosions, temperature control problems, smoke generation to name a few of the common ones.
The difference between my SI #3 and my El Cheapo are night and day, really no comparison that is fair to judge on. The more time I spend on SMF and read about the horrors some MES owners have, the more I appreciate my decision to go with the SI unit.
Hope this helps, others should weigh in shortly.
LOL
So, for me, I grew up with my dad using a Big Chief smoker that was great for what he smoked (mainly Salmon we caught). I borrowed it from time to time as needed but then needed my own one day. I started out with the El Cheapo Brinkmann Gourmet Electric Smoker (red bullet one for $50 at Lowes/Home Depot, etc.). As I found this place and expanded my smoking horizons, I was soon ready to upgrade and ordered the MES 30 after a small bit of research. It was backordered, which turned out to a really good thing. I did not do enough research initially on all of the problems with the MES line that some of the owners had, or the mods required to get them up to snuff so to say (chip box, AMNPS, mailbox mods, etc.). The amount of MES owners on this forum is huge, one of the reasons I initially decided to go with that unit. There are a lot of very happy MES owners out there that have not had any problems, and a lot of unhappy owners that have had them catch fire/blow up/break/not work/etc. The backorder gave me time to really research the MES product and ultimately I ended up cancelling my backorder and ordering the SI #3. For me, just too many problems with the MES units. Backorders, stories of fire and explosions, temperature control problems, smoke generation to name a few of the common ones.
The difference between my SI #3 and my El Cheapo are night and day, really no comparison that is fair to judge on. The more time I spend on SMF and read about the horrors some MES owners have, the more I appreciate my decision to go with the SI unit.
Hope this helps, others should weigh in shortly.
cohiba
Newbie
I'm going t get my SI unit in May(B-Day present). I have thought and thought, rolled the electric smoker idea in my mind quite a few times. I have researched it to death....books, videos, forums, word of mouth, show room research, you name it.
I guess I go overboard on items I purchase from cars to guns to whatever....must be the Environmental Scientist(occupation) in me??!!
So, after many trips to the library(smoking/grilling books) BBQ restaurants here in Oklahoma, and smoking forums...like this one...I've chosen the SI unit.
One of...well really the main reason...I even went electric was to "kind of" set it and forget it. I didn't want to have to adjust flames, add or water down charcoal, worry if I had enough gas in the tank or have to run to the store and get another full tank, worry about wind....you get the idea.
I'm very fortunate that I could afford a Cookshack and buy Okie(yes I live in the state where Cookshack is made) made products. I am very conservative with my(our..including the wife) money. Also, we have no children...yeah!!! So, i would be cooking just for us and don't need an expensive or monster size smoker/cooker. ***Don't get me wrong, my wife and I love children...we really do!! I like my children well done with a salad and my wife likes the medium well with a baked potato*** That's a joke...a joke!!!
My only issue is a number 1 or 2. I'm now leaning toward a #2, just in case I want to smoke a few extras, but I like the size and probably only need a #1.
So, I get to mull this over until May....to me, that's a good thing!!!
Now I'm thinking whether or not to buy a meat thermometer/probe to watch the temp of the food. May wait until after a few attempts before I buy a thermometer.
Cohiba
I guess I go overboard on items I purchase from cars to guns to whatever....must be the Environmental Scientist(occupation) in me??!!
So, after many trips to the library(smoking/grilling books) BBQ restaurants here in Oklahoma, and smoking forums...like this one...I've chosen the SI unit.
One of...well really the main reason...I even went electric was to "kind of" set it and forget it. I didn't want to have to adjust flames, add or water down charcoal, worry if I had enough gas in the tank or have to run to the store and get another full tank, worry about wind....you get the idea.
I'm very fortunate that I could afford a Cookshack and buy Okie(yes I live in the state where Cookshack is made) made products. I am very conservative with my(our..including the wife) money. Also, we have no children...yeah!!! So, i would be cooking just for us and don't need an expensive or monster size smoker/cooker. ***Don't get me wrong, my wife and I love children...we really do!! I like my children well done with a salad and my wife likes the medium well with a baked potato*** That's a joke...a joke!!!
My only issue is a number 1 or 2. I'm now leaning toward a #2, just in case I want to smoke a few extras, but I like the size and probably only need a #1.
So, I get to mull this over until May....to me, that's a good thing!!!
Cohiba
plumpberger
Newbie
SI # 3, on the way. Will let u know how the first smoke goes.
craniac
Newbie
Had a #1 for a couple years now. Still love it!
plumpberger
Newbie
# 3 here and put together with the cart. No time until next weekend to smoke, more to come !!
smoke happens
Smoking Fanatic
Congrats, good luck on your first smoke!
jimmybh
Fire Starter
- Mar 2, 2013
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My first smoker, an SI-3. Since I have no other experience with smoking foods, I cannot make a comparison with another smoker. However my first pork butt turned out with great bark, smokey flavor, tender and moist. Very happy with this smoker, quality built and easy to use. Pulled this pork and applied N. Carolina style sauce on sourdough bread, yummm
plumpberger
Newbie
Count me in, I'll be over soon, do you have any slaw I can put on top of that?
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