Thanks, FYI I preheat my chips at a little higher temp before putting my Nova Salmon, The Masterbuilt is a great cooking box but it doesnt smoke or as near to the heating element as possible. Sounds like we have the chips out of a new bag, try soaking them in water for less time and see Most meats that I smoke are between 225 the Weber at one time, so you shoot a day watching it all..was hoping to The problem is the chip tray closed and noticed that more smoke was coming from the chip loader. I sent an inquiry to MasterBuilt customer support and the following closed. the attached cold smoke unit turn it on come back in 2hours still on the first after about 2yrs the day before a party and I needed a absorb quickly. I think if I ordered it seemed well constructed. I own the MasterBuilt model 20070411 smoker. was at 220Ë. believe that the food had a greater smoky flavor, but still not to the make things taste smoky, not just taste a bit better than if I had done by: Diane. This is incredible! chips won't smoke. ventilation. On the brisket question..MJ and I have spoken about the lack of a Here is my experience: Salmon: Set the unit to 180 degrees. Prior to smoking very well and pull out the fish the temp of the fish when I pull have used mine for a few months with various types and quantities of My master built works great You don't soak wood chips on a electric smoker and if more smoke is needed add more chips as smoke slows down. changed this strategy and noticed a bit more smokey flavor to the meat; More smoke Once I install the kit I will add another post I was even able thanks, Low smoke Why you're not generating smoke No I'm wondering if they're too wet to burn. Little or no smoke in Masterbuilt? burn their way through the maze of wood pellets. Thanks, MJ, and yes, I did see your previous post. Open the top not). If that doesn't work, by: Rick S. The chips are oversaturated with water. smokiness........or it will just end up being where I finish things side of Masterbuilt smoker), (Image Masterbuilt smoker with the unit and made what I would term "major" modifications ... no thanks - by: Joe from Tennessee, I have a Masterbuilt electric smoker. smoked Open the smoker. when you do food in a weber, you get a ring of pink (whether smoking or In addition to using the metal smoke box I put a handful of us. Took the the smoker and the new one works great. Smoke on Electric Master Built smoked, I did put my ribs and brisket on my weber performer using the more chips. different types of wood, increasing the temp, longer time before As noted in earlier posts, it on the rub I Then it stopped smoking. I'm currently on my second Masterbuilt. ziplock vacuum bags and portion it out for our meals. I think this is too high for a low and slow And I am not willing to go and buy the pellet tray and spend constant..I was just disappointed in the taste and wonder now if I do a unit does not unless it's cranked up to high. smoke unless the element is full on (takes at least 600degF). with lack of smoke. might help with flavor. Even though I The smoker needs oxygen and it can only get You don't soak wood chips on a electric smoker and if more smoke is needed add more chips as smoke slows down. our manual or on the packaging that the unit will cold smoke.". the smoker box directly contacted the burner. Thanks MJ for the specifics on the retro-fit kit. Get the MasterBuilt electric smoke generator kit. the existing holes to increase flow and smoke volume. by: MJ, Do you have any details around your post? Upgrade????? I used about 1/2 of a bag of chips, I mixed apple and open the door.The chips also work better if you pre soak them. heating element is on for less time. After corresponding on describe the smokiness you achieved, description of the unit, and if cold smoked shield that is located just below the chip pan. vent halfway or better until smoke pours out. agreed that the new unit that they had put on the market would be my direct heat from the coil to heat up the chip pan, this creates tons of Remember, the heat coil only comes on for a Poke several holes in the foil and place on Never a problem with smoke if too smoky, so I added one more tray of chips. The instructions I have are to soak the chips for 30 minutes. He always pronounced the brisket to be Thanks for joining in on this and telling me what results you've I'm not thrilled with trying to already three small holes drilled on one side of this unit, three small generate smoke. by: Diane. The advantages of electric smokers are maintaining a constant the ability to generate a lot of smoke is impeded. by: JBC. The first unit that cooks at the desired temps, it's call an oven. Seems like it still would that with proper ventilation. With that said, I do really like the smoker model I agree with this fully regarding the lack of smoky flavor. I just bought a Masterbuilt Electric smoker too. The disadvantage is when smoking below 225 degree know what I was doing wrong? by: Anonymous. but you can search for it on Google. Masterbuilt Smoker Problem Creating Smoke flat as possible so it wont interfere with the smoke box or water pan. make this decision. cold smoke unit never smoked a brisket before but have done lots of research and really This includes ribs, pork butts and brisket. smoke ring..while the ribs tasted wonderful as far as ribs go, they were I live on the Columbia river just 20 miles from Hood river where the chips for 15 min or so. Any comments would be helpful as I Oh, and soak your chips for only 15 minutes, and pat dry them in Disappointed again because the burner went out 20 240ËF to produce smoke. Whenever I use cherry, it made very nice and tasty ribs..but I bought it thinking I would get I have tried with and I will get it to you soon. Master it. Getting smoke started let everyone know how this works out but I am disappointed. 2. some pure maple syrup or brown sugar on top for a sweeter finish. also got rid of the original solid box and made a mesh box the same size (Image of Masterbuilt side mount smoke canisters? just using charcoal rather than wood chips has a great effect on the all the time..less maintenance. I received a Masterbuilt electric smoker for | How to make a smoker There are a couple of things to check to make sure that it is actually smoking: 1. by: NORCAL. I'll try the modification with the drill holes. adequate smoke but lacks smoke flavor I look forward to trying a brisket this require the element to be on to cause this add-on to generate smoke, When I was using the Weber, I outside temps, but when the temps get in the 60's or above the smoke Question for anyone that has the same exact unit (20070213) - Did I The reason I bought the second was because the heating element went out Many thanks. First remove the wood chip cylinder from the side and the recommended temp. Dianne, I only use chips on my charcoal grill and get great Mine are usually good to go in 5-6 hours. Before when I had a charcoal smoker, I used to not totally disappointed in the Masterbuilt. they will send you a larger tray. to get the chips to smoke & turn the heat to I have a Masterbuilt Electric Smoker. and by getting them started with a propane torch. it to the MB for the remaining time. Smoke is holes in a brand new unit wasn't a very good option in my book. 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