First Brisket on MES 40: Fair

BBQ_Steve · 01-06-2013, 05:55 PM

Still enjoying playing with my Masterbuilt 40. Decided that a cold rainy day in Houston yesterday would be a good one for a flat end for just the bride and me.

Didn't wrap, pulled off at IT of 190 and let it rest in foil for 30 min. Was tender enough (cold always be better) and had a good flavor. However, the smoke ring was lacking. I think I was thrown off by the cold temps and what I thought was smoke coming from the vent was actually steam.

Steve

fnbish · 01-06-2013, 06:46 PM

I had a MES 30" and had similar results when trying to get a deep smoke ring. I think it is just the nature of the electric smokers that you don't get as much smoke into the meat. But the can still put out good food. Pictures look juicy.

Oldbob · 01-06-2013, 07:22 PM

Looks Good to Me !!

1911Ron · 01-06-2013, 09:11 PM

I have the MES30 and you might want to try leaving the chip loader open a bit to help with the airflow so the chips burn as opposed to smoldering.

BBQ_Steve · 01-08-2013, 07:05 PM

Thanks Ron. Great idea. Will try it next time.

kds9547 · 01-08-2013, 07:15 PM

Looks pretty tasty to me.

Dockman · 01-31-2013, 12:32 PM

Just got me a MES 40 and so far my smokes have been all over the place! First time I burnt everything in it and over cooked the second time (but eatable). Before I cooked again I checked IT with my heat setting and found it to be 25 degrees off (set 225 would run 250). Third cook was awesome and fourth cook was just ok however forth time was my first try at turkey. I am learning that it cooks faster then my old offset a lot faster. I have wondered if it's because it is air tight and loses no heat. My next cook is going to be a brisket at 200 (I will set on 175 and test it).

ButtBurner · 01-31-2013, 12:35 PM

you wont get a smoke ring on a wattburner

Oldbob · 01-31-2013, 12:41 PM

I have read on one of the forums...cant remember where ...that some folks put a charcoal briquette in the wood burning box for added smoke flavor...it might be worth a try.!!

PitRow · 01-31-2013, 12:45 PM

I never had luck with a smoke ring in my MES until I started doing the briquette trick. Still not as much smoke ring as a stick burner, but at least there was a smoke ring.

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Originally Posted by Oldbob

I have read on one of the forums...cant remember where ...that some folks put a charcoal briquette in the wood burning box for added smoke flavor...it might be worth a try.!!

John Bowen · 01-31-2013, 02:25 PM

Do you run the unit with a water pan???? IMO you need a degree of moisture in the cooking chamber to maximize the smoke ring. I never cooked on a unit like yours but it would seem to me that it would lean to the dry side.

Dockman · 02-01-2013, 08:58 AM

I will try the briquette trick next time!

Dockman · 02-01-2013, 08:59 AM

I use water!

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Originally Posted by John Bowen

Do you run the unit with a water pan???? IMO you need a degree of moisture in the cooking chamber to maximize the smoke ring. I never cooked on a unit like yours but it would seem to me that it would lean to the dry side.

Smoker21 · 02-01-2013, 10:27 AM

BBQ Steve,

You can't get a good smoke ring with an electric smoker. It's the nature of the beast. And I would check you temps on your MES with a digital thermometer. Mine varies widely from top rack to bottom rack. There is also been a lot of chatter that the temps are far off what it says on the top. Mine is within about 10 but with the ET-732 I can set it closer to the temp I want.

Good Smoking.

JD

01-06-2013, 06:46 PM	#2
fnbish is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Buford, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I had a MES 30" and had similar results when trying to get a deep smoke ring. I think it is just the nature of the electric smokers that you don't get as much smoke into the meat. But the can still put out good food. Pictures look juicy. __________________ -Jason 22.5 WSM Backwoods G2 Party Backwoods G2 Chubby Big Green Egg XL Weber 18.5 Kettle "Tenacious Q" Competition Team Follow Tenacious Q on Facebook!! KCBS CBJ

01-06-2013, 07:22 PM	#3
Oldbob is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-24-06 Location: Kokomo,Indiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks Good to Me !! __________________ Chargriller Akorn Drum Smoker " Old Smokey " Work in Progress Kingsford Premium Charcoal Grill Weber Gasser Genesis Silver A Pit Barrel Cooker Maverick ET-732 VietNam Veteran US Navy May you Sleep in Peace always...and Please....Thank a Veteran for That Privilege!!

01-06-2013, 09:11 PM	#4
1911Ron is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-09-12 Location: Ft. Mudge, Az Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have the MES30 and you might want to try leaving the chip loader open a bit to help with the airflow so the chips burn as opposed to smoldering. __________________ It all started with a Redhead! 22" Redhead OTS 22" Blue OTS22" Grey 3 wheeler, Ethel (62-63) 18" Grey 3 wheeler18" Black OTS X2 18" Black Jumbo Joe,Mini-WSM,Smokey Joe 22" Blue Platinum OTP,22" Black OTG (on sale for $99) British Racing Green Thermapen More grilling stuff than what i know what to do with

01-08-2013, 07:05 PM	#5
BBQ_Steve Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 12-27-12 Location: Cypress, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks Ron. Great idea. Will try it next time. __________________ Knowing just enough to be dangerous Weber Performer Oklahoma Joe Offset Masterbuilt 40

01-31-2013, 12:32 PM	#7
Dockman Got Wood. Join Date: 01-25-13 Location: Climax Springs, Mo Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just got me a MES 40 and so far my smokes have been all over the place! First time I burnt everything in it and over cooked the second time (but eatable). Before I cooked again I checked IT with my heat setting and found it to be 25 degrees off (set 225 would run 250). Third cook was awesome and fourth cook was just ok however forth time was my first try at turkey. I am learning that it cooks faster then my old offset a lot faster. I have wondered if it's because it is air tight and loses no heat. My next cook is going to be a brisket at 200 (I will set on 175 and test it). __________________ Still trying!

01-08-2013, 07:15 PM	#6
kds9547 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-18-12 Location: Lugoff, SC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks pretty tasty to me.

01-31-2013, 12:35 PM	#8
ButtBurner is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-18-12 Location: Dearborn Mi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	you wont get a smoke ring on a wattburner

01-31-2013, 12:41 PM	#9
Oldbob is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-24-06 Location: Kokomo,Indiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have read on one of the forums...cant remember where ...that some folks put a charcoal briquette in the wood burning box for added smoke flavor...it might be worth a try.!! __________________ Chargriller Akorn Drum Smoker " Old Smokey " Work in Progress Kingsford Premium Charcoal Grill Weber Gasser Genesis Silver A Pit Barrel Cooker Maverick ET-732 VietNam Veteran US Navy May you Sleep in Peace always...and Please....Thank a Veteran for That Privilege!!

01-31-2013, 02:25 PM	#11
John Bowen Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-09-13 Location: Tupelo, MS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Do you run the unit with a water pan???? IMO you need a degree of moisture in the cooking chamber to maximize the smoke ring. I never cooked on a unit like yours but it would seem to me that it would lean to the dry side.

02-01-2013, 08:58 AM	#12
Dockman Got Wood. Join Date: 01-25-13 Location: Climax Springs, Mo Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I will try the briquette trick next time! __________________ Still trying!

02-01-2013, 10:27 AM	#14
Smoker21 Found some matches. Join Date: 01-31-13 Location: Saint Louis, Mo Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	BBQ Steve, You can't get a good smoke ring with an electric smoker. It's the nature of the beast. And I would check you temps on your MES with a digital thermometer. Mine varies widely from top rack to bottom rack. There is also been a lot of chatter that the temps are far off what it says on the top. Mine is within about 10 but with the ET-732 I can set it closer to the temp I want. Good Smoking. JD __________________ Will Smoke for food...