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Whooping Crabs posted:I have a similar smoker (MES bluetooth 30") but have never been able to get the bluetooth to work. Maybe it's better now but it might be a problem. Got it on clearance at walmart 2 years ago for $140 fwiw. Eh, probably doesn't matter much given bluetooth's horrid range.
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Colostomy Bag posted:Eh, probably doesn't matter much given bluetooth's horrid range. Probably, especially if you are indoors and the smoker is outdoors. nwin may as well get the non-bluetooth version for less money, even with the clearance price of the bluetooth.
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Nov 18, 2019 15:46
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Whooping Crabs posted:Probably, especially if you are indoors and the smoker is outdoors. nwin may as well get the non-bluetooth version for less money, even with the clearance price of the bluetooth. It seems that the version I linked has the best heat retention and better venting than other models, at least according to some other forums. Everyone agrees the BT and the temperature gauge is poo poo regardless of which mode you choose though. Edit: https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/masterbuilt-smokers-bear%92s-thoughts-findings.235820/ That dude seems like a pedantic old timer but he seems to know his stuff nwin fucked around with this message at 16:22 on Nov 18, 2019 |
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Nov 18, 2019 16:07
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nwin posted:It seems that the version I linked has the best heat retention and better venting than other models, at least according to some other forums. Everyone agrees the BT and the temperature gauge is poo poo regardless of which mode you choose though. Yeah, like have been mentioned the window will be toast within one smokey cook. Maybe if you clean it after every cook with bar keeper's friend but it is a lost cause. Happy with the price, go for it. It won't be perfect, but will serve you well. MES support is great (as for the other post with the missing element, give them another call.) In short, if all of us sat around a table to design the perfect smoker to handle every situation it would turn out like the Homer of car design.
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Nov 18, 2019 18:06
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Search this thread for my previous posts regarding the abuse I put my MES through. Smoker remote monitoring requires WIFI to be useful. Might as well get the cheaper version. Heat retention doesn't matter with an electric. My MES mostly gets used in the winter when it's -30 to -40 outside. The only issue is that the element runs more frequently so you'll burn through chips quicker.
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Nov 18, 2019 18:55
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MeatHead put up a preview/review of the new Weber Pellet grill/smoker and from a quick skim seems to be excited about it. https://amazingribs.com/ratings-reviews/pellet-grill/weber-smokefire-pellet-grill I was about to buy another MES because the control board on mine rusted through after the panel button sticker thing peeled off. Perhaps I should wait for the hot new item ?
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Nov 18, 2019 18:58
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I just set fire to my performer's gas line due to some.... unfortunate circumstances..... now I really want this smokefire
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jonathan posted:MeatHead put up a preview/review of the new Weber Pellet grill/smoker and from a quick skim seems to be excited about it. I'd at least wait until they try smoking something with it, as the review only focuses on the performance of the grill (which still sounds awesome).
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Nov 18, 2019 20:34
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Traeger had an event at my local Costco yesterday. They had 33lb bags of their "gourmet" pellet blend (hickory, maple, cherry) for $20 and their 20lb bag of hickory for $15.
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Nov 18, 2019 20:43
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This is what's stopping me from getting a pellet smoker. When you buy a WSM or BGE you know it's going to last 20 years. I'd be mighty pissed if I bought a $1200 pellet smoker and have the circuit board fail after 4 years. At least the MES is cheap enough you don't mind treating it like a cheap BBQ that you know will last 5 years before it rusts out.
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Nov 18, 2019 20:51
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nwin posted:It seems that the version I linked has the best heat retention and better venting than other models, at least according to some other forums. Everyone agrees the BT and the temperature gauge is poo poo regardless of which mode you choose though. you won't notice any of that stuff if this is your first smoker don't bother with the window or bluetooth. just pick the size you want and go for it.
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Nov 19, 2019 01:28
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Blinkz0rz posted:you won't notice any of that stuff if this is your first smoker 100% this. I read that same dude's reviews years ago before I bought my 40". He's not necessarily wrong, but the difference in the finished product will be unnoticeable. Just buy the cheapest 40" you can find around Black Friday.
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Nov 19, 2019 02:17
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Blinkz0rz posted:you won't notice any of that stuff if this is your first smoker BeastOfExmoor posted:100% this. I read that same dude's reviews years ago before I bought my 40". He's not necessarily wrong, but the difference in the finished product will be unnoticeable. Just buy the cheapest 40" you can find around Black Friday. This is good to know. I really don’t care about Bluetooth or a glass window-I just figured what he said about the vents made sense. The main thing I’m going to do is buy a AMAZN pellet thing and see how I like using it. Now-everyone on that forum says to get the 40” because I can fit a full rack of ribs or brisket without trimming it. However, it’s my wife and I and our one year old son, and it’s not like we entertain a whole lot. The life on these things don’t seem that great either (3-4 years), so should I go with the 30 or 40”? I don’t mind the difference in price, but I don’t want to buy something I don’t need.
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Nov 19, 2019 02:36
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nwin posted:This is good to know. I really dont care about Bluetooth or a glass window-I just figured what he said about the vents made sense. i have a 30" and if i'm doing ribs i just cut the rack in 1/2. it couldn't fit a brisket though unless you just do the point or flat (you could do both at the same time actually, just each one on a different rack) which might not be too big of a deal for you since like you said, it's just the two of you and a baby.
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Nov 19, 2019 03:30
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Has anyone seen this new Masterbuilt Gravity Series charcoal cooker? Gravity-fed with lump or briquettes, and thermostatically controlled between 225-700 degrees F. https://www.masterbuilt.com/pages/gravity-series-560 Looks very interesting.
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Nov 19, 2019 04:17
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Didn't see this mentioned in here, Weber seems to be going after Traeger. https://www.weber.com/US/en/grills/wood-pellet-grills/smokefire-series/ I'd be interested in replacing my MES 30 and propane grill with something like this eventually.
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Nov 19, 2019 05:05
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nwin posted:This is good to know. I really don’t care about Bluetooth or a glass window-I just figured what he said about the vents made sense. 40" is nice, but you're right that for most stuff a 30" will fit fine. Brisket and Turkey are the two things I can think of that might not fit. You could probably cut a turkey and half and solve that problem though. You can typically find 30" MES's for around $100 after Thanksgiving. For whatever reason 40" commands a major premium. Moey posted:Didn't see this mentioned in here, Weber seems to be going after Traeger. Not exactly competing on price, are they?
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Nov 19, 2019 05:49
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Moey posted:Didn't see this mentioned in here, Weber seems to be going after Traeger. 600° max  Does it have a setting to smoke with no heat, for like cold-smoking stuff?
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Nov 19, 2019 06:23
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Henrik Zetterberg posted:Traeger had an event at my local Costco yesterday. They had 33lb bags of their "gourmet" pellet blend (hickory, maple, cherry) for $20 and their 20lb bag of hickory for $15. Their grills are great, their pellets are junk. BeastOfExmoor posted:Not exactly competing on price, are they? The big boy Traegers are more than that. I’ve owned a Traeger for like eight years and that SmokeFire looks real nice. I like the ash clean out.
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Nov 19, 2019 06:39
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DiggityDoink posted:i have a 30" and if i'm doing ribs i just cut the rack in 1/2. it couldn't fit a brisket though unless you just do the point or flat (you could do both at the same time actually, just each one on a different rack) which might not be too big of a deal for you since like you said, it's just the two of you and a baby. I did 2 full packet briskets and ~8 beef short ribs in my MES 30 and they came out great. I just separate the flat and point.
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Nov 19, 2019 06:45
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I. M. Gei posted:600° max Doesn't look like it (200-600), I still have not cold smoked anything (cheese seems interesting though). I'm wondering if that thing can actually pull duty as a grill and smoker. Looking forward to reviews when it actually comes out on January. Apparently grilling on a Traeger isn't ideal no matter what marketing says.
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Nov 19, 2019 06:45
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Yeah Meathead did a review on the smokefire and said that it could properly sear a steak, which means it can basically function completely as a grill. The link is like 4 posts above the guy who said he didn't see the Weber posted in here. Edit: I'll just quote it jonathan posted:MeatHead put up a preview/review of the new Weber Pellet grill/smoker and from a quick skim seems to be excited about it.
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McSpankWich posted:Yeah Meathead did a review on the smokefire and said that it could properly sear a steak, which means it can basically function completely as a grill. The link is like 4 posts above the guy who said he didn't see the Weber posted in here. Gracias, I clearly cannot read.
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Moey posted:Gracias, I clearly cannot read. You don't analyze every post in the smoked meat thread ?
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Chemmy posted:Their grills are great, their pellets are junk. Care to elaborate? I just bought 66lbs of their pellets 
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Nov 19, 2019 21:52
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Moey posted:Doesn't look like it (200-600), I still have not cold smoked anything (cheese seems interesting though). I really hope you’re wrong. I’d totes consider getting one for apartment grilling if it has a cold-smoke setting... y’know, when I have a thousand bucks to burn.
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Nov 19, 2019 22:42
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Henrik Zetterberg posted:Care to elaborate? I just bought 66lbs of their pellets They use cheaper hardwoods and infuse them with wood oils for flavor.
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Nov 20, 2019 12:58
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Chemmy posted:They use cheaper hardwoods and infuse them with wood oils for flavor. There's a class action lawsuit regarding this
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Nov 20, 2019 14:51
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Yes, man this has been going for years.
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Nov 20, 2019 16:37
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Well gently caress.
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Is the complaint that it's not real wood/what you're paying for or is there a danger or something with using the oils?
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VERTiG0 posted:Has anyone seen this new Masterbuilt Gravity Series charcoal cooker? Gravity-fed with lump or briquettes, and thermostatically controlled between 225-700 degrees F. I like the concept! But that doesn’t look like much cooking surface area. They even say only 4 racks of ribs. If they had a bigger version I’d be all over it.
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Do we still like the pellets directly from A-MAZE-N? That's what I have been using without any complaints. Unless y'all tell me to complain.
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Moey posted:Do we still like the pellets directly from A-MAZE-N? That's what I have been using without any complaints. Unless y'all tell me to complain. I’m using lumberjack. Not sure if I should sue them though.
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My last couple bags have been this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00819OICI/ It's tasty stuff, definitely on chicken, but was looking for a different flavor when I picked up the apparently bags of Traeger poo poo
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Moey posted:Do we still like the pellets directly from A-MAZE-N? That's what I have been using without any complaints. Unless y'all tell me to complain. They are way too expensive. Although you don't need much since you only fill a tube or maze. You can grab a bag of pellets for less than a buck a pound, vs $6+ per pound for a maze n
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Flash Gordon Ramsay posted:Is the complaint that it's not real wood/what you're paying for or is there a danger or something with using the oils? I think the complaint is that they make it seem like it's top quality pure wood pellets when in actuality it's just wood and oils. I don't know if their ads imply that it's pure wood. The food probably tastes better with flavour oils anyways.
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Moey posted:You the one who's dad got a BGE a year or two back? Yeah man, that's him.
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Amazing how cheap you can do Thanksgiving. 33 cents a lb for turkey.
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