So I swore I would never buy another MES after the last one caught on fire. But I really liked it for my homemade hotdogs. I am also thinking it would be good for bacon if the cold smoke attachment is worth a flip. If I do decide to get another one i am going to go with the 30 inch no window. Before I had the 40 with the window. That's just more to clean. I only plan on using it for sausages, hotdogs and bacon. I still have my Primo XL, Meadow Creek, and 3 Webers. I was wondering if anyone has tried the cold smoker attachment?
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Squirrel..I have bodged up an electric element in my Lang firebox. Seems to be working very well... never cracked 60°. Maybe something to think about for your MC?In God I trust- All others pay cash...Check out the Mad Hunky and products at https://madhunkymeats.com or https://www.facebook.com/MadHunkyMeats
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I have the Masterbuilt Cold Smoking Attachment and it worked great for almost a year. Now it pops the circuit breaker when turned on. It does have some quirks. I found the best method was to layer chips an pellets for long smokes. Often the chips would get caught in the hopper of the gravity fed smoke generator. Definitely recommend using the dryer duct MOD to move the smoke away from the smoker. It allows the smoke to cool a bit before it enters the chamber.
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I used to put an Amazen Pellet Smoker in the firebox of my big offset (rust in peace), worked pretty well for bigger cold smoke projects.Mark
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Originally posted by Squirrel View PostYou know, I have that big warming box over the fire box and I have never used it. I sure wish I could find someone with some skills to convert it into a cold smoker. I am not handy or patient.In God I trust- All others pay cash...Check out the Mad Hunky and products at https://madhunkymeats.com or https://www.facebook.com/MadHunkyMeats
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I've had Awesome results for 7 years with my 5 X 8 AMNPS, just put inside the 3 MES units I've had.
AS for the Masterbuilt Cold Smoker Attachment, some seem to like them at first. Then some breaker kicking, etc, but the biggest complaint seems to be Chips Jamming Up.
However I have no First Person experience with one.
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Cheryl, i'd take a serious look at the tube smoker that Todd has......i use it in my commercial box and i can't think of a better solution for cold smoking....the 18'' works great for long bacon smokes.sigpic
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Originally posted by chefrob View PostCheryl, i'd take a serious look at the tube smoker that Todd has......i use it in my commercial box and i can't think of a better solution for cold smoking....the 18'' works great for long bacon smokes.Masterbuilt Stainless Steel 40"
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Originally posted by chefrob View PostCheryl, i'd take a serious look at the tube smoker that Todd has......i use it in my commercial box and i can't think of a better solution for cold smoking....the 18'' works great for long bacon smokes.Mark
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Originally posted by Squirrel View PostThanks for all the input! I need to check out that tube smoker.
The Tube puts out too much smoke for an MES 30 at low altitude. IMO
For cold smoking at a low altitude in an MES 30, I'd recommend an AMNPS (5 X 8 Tray), and use Sawdust instead of Pellets. Dust Burns better & cooler for Cold Smoking.
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Easy to follow Step By Steps: Pulled Cured Boston Butt Ham and Buckboard Bacon--Smoked Salmon-- Bacon-On-A-Stick--Bacon (Extra Smokey)--Boneless Cured & Smoked Pork Chops & CB--Canadian Bacon & Dried Beef--Ham Twins (Double Smoked)--Double Smoked Hams X 4--Bear Logs (All Beef--Unstuffed)--Smoked Bear Loaf (All Beef-Mild Hot)--Prime Rib (My Best ever)--Another Prime Rib--Chucky (Pulled Beef)--Twin Chuckies--Pork and Beef Spares--Rare Beef (for Sammies)--Raspberry Chiffon Pie---
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I have the 40" and an amazn tube, and also a smoke daddy. all have worked well for 5+ years. Smoked a 13lb. turkey yesterday. I have used both the smoke daddy and the tube for cold smoke.A few of my favorite things:
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Originally posted by Squirrel View PostGood to know Bear. Thanks!In God I trust- All others pay cash...Check out the Mad Hunky and products at https://madhunkymeats.com or https://www.facebook.com/MadHunkyMeats
Lang 60D, The Beast, 18 and 22 WSM, Brinkmann Backroads trailer, Weber 22 Kettle, gutted MB burning watts
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