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#6,081
volinbham said:
Electric is the easiest - set the temp and let her go. Only hassle is keeping smoking wood in it. There are some options to help.

Pellet smokers like Traeger seem to be pretty easy to run too.

I've gotten my pork butts at the grocery and ribs typically at Costco.
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Thank you, I may apply my stimulus check as I just found out it is for AGI instead of income which means, I could get a couple hundred bucks
 
#6,086
#6,086
volfanjustin said:
The local butcher only had the point yesterday so I got it and that’s the only way I will do one going forward probably. I can’t ever get the point and flat cooked evenly when I do a full one
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I got a full packer and separated the point off myself and smoked them on different racks. That was the trick for me getting them right.
 
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#6,087
#6,087
volinbham said:
Thanks

SNS worked like a charm - amazingly stable temp

The MBES is definitely going on Craigslist
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What is the SNS.

(I was skeptical about the MBES 40" when my son bought it, even though I already had a barrel smoker. It's hard to go by reviews, as we have had zero electrical issues. We use the MBES more than the barrel. Although I do not do butts in the MB. They go in the barrel smoker period. I got it down to exact time and don't even check temp now).
 
#6,088
#6,088
volinbham said:
Electric is the easiest - set the temp and let her go. Only hassle is keeping smoking wood in it. There are some options to help.

Pellet smokers like Traeger seem to be pretty easy to run too.

I've gotten my pork butts at the grocery and ribs typically at Costco.
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I was concerned about that when we first got a MB. But, that is not really an issue. We load it 2 or 3 times depending on the meat. Everything so far has had plenty of smoke flavor, even on the little bit of chips it holds. For the brisket, I just added a foil pouch of extra chips on top of the heat guard and got a small stream of smoke after the heavy smoke went away. Oddly, at the end of the day, the meat out of the MB is just as good as from a die hard stick burner's rig. My barrel is an easy smoker too. Charcoal will last 6-10 hours depending on wind, temp, etc. Put two small chunks of wood on top and that's it. Any more and your burping smoke flavor for two days.
 
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LIvol said:
Very amateur smoker, looking to get my feet wet. Couple questions: best place to buy meat? Best starter grill/smoker? Electric, hard wood, gas, what is the best start?

I live on long Island and always miss ribs and pulled pork!!!
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This is a great smoker. Drum smokers are very efficient and don't need constant tending. I have a 14" and it does great. mostly a hanging smoker at that diameter, but plenty to lay a Turkey or butt on the rack. I also bought the bird hanger. can hang a large turkey if I don't want to rack it. Or hang 2 butts or whatever. Mine is big enough to hang 3 chickens or 6 racks of ribs at one time. My brand has had a lot of issues lately so not much going on with website as far as availability of smokers and accessories. Not sure why. Combination of demand and legal issues with Pit Barrel brand I think. If I had to do over, I'd go with this from Oklahoma Joes. This $300 size will handle a lot. they also have a larger $700 one. Good thing about these is there are preset inlet and outlet air flow markings for your local altitude. Set them right, and you just put everything on and walk away. Electrics are good too. Don't let die hard stick burners tease you. My son has a Master Built 40". It has been great and does a great job.

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GVF said:
What is the SNS.

(I was skeptical about the MBES 40" when my son bought it, even though I already had a barrel smoker. It's hard to go by reviews, as we have had zero electrical issues. We use the MBES more than the barrel. Although I do not do butts in the MB. They go in the barrel smoker period. I got it down to exact time and don't even check temp now).
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SNS is a device called a Slow N Sear - it designed to hold the charcoal on oneside for indirect or searing directly over. also has a water reservoir to act as a heat barrier and keep humidity going. Made for Weber kettles


The MBES works great though occasionally it trips my breaker. Just don't have room inside for it and hate to keep it outside given the electrical components.
 
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#6,092
volinbham said:
SNS is a device called a Slow N Sear - it designed to hold the charcoal on oneside for indirect or searing directly over. also has a water reservoir to act as a heat barrier and keep humidity going. Made for Weber kettles


The MBES works great though occasionally it trips my breaker. Just don't have room inside for it and hate to keep it outside given the electrical components.
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I had the same issue to the point the MB wouldn't let me start it. Found a tip online and "gently" took a blowtorch to the area where the tube comes in, bottom/back. I never had a problem after that. Prior, the probe stopped working, but that was a good excuse to buy a better setup.
 
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What does everyone have on tap for the weekend?

I have an order for a prime rib in, but won't know until tomorrow if I actually get it. If not, there's a brisket waiting in the wings.
 
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volmanbill said:
I had the same issue to the point the MB wouldn't let me start it. Found a tip online and "gently" took a blowtorch to the area where the tube comes in, bottom/back. I never had a problem after that. Prior, the probe stopped working, but that was a good excuse to buy a better setup.
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I've seen that same tip. Haven't had to put into use yet.

IIRC it was something about moisture in the element. This is one reason I don't want to store it outside (even under a shed cover) for fear it will get moisture.
 
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Thank you, it is my 40th bday and my wife has been open to getting me something nice. Like I said I am looking for something very easy to get started and then I look to hone my skill and become better and more educated..

Anyone recommend a pellet smoker?
 
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LIvol said:
Thank you, it is my 40th bday and my wife has been open to getting me something nice. Like I said I am looking for something very easy to get started and then I look to hone my skill and become better and more educated..

Anyone recommend a pellet smoker?
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I love my rec-tec pellet smoker. It’s way better than the masterbuilt electric smokers but also more expensive. They have different sizes in different price points. It’s easy to use and the food that comes off it is really good. However, with that being said when I smoke foods on my Kamado Joe the Kamado tastes even better to me. What you’re going to find is each smoker you use is going to give you somewhat of a different taste and it’s personal preference on what you like best. The Kamado is also more work than the rec-tec because you have to watch your temperature and play with the vents a bit to get it where you want it and I can’t fit as much food on the kamado as I can my rec tec. They all have pros and cons.
 
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Where do you guys buy your grilling meat, other than local grocery stores? Are they regional or national Fancy Meat stores?

We have several excellent small butchers, but their prices are painful.
 
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