The Masterbuilt MPS 340/G Thermotemp XL Propane Smoker Review - Part 1 Virtual Showroom

[@bangarang74]

I was very impressed how well the thermostat worked on this, I used a digital thermometer to monitor it on my first cook just to be sure.

[@peteprizzi8508]

Got mine last yr 2021 + i love it. No more being a slave to fire management!.

[@palmerremyful]

Hello I have the same smoker but when I turn the temp knob with the inginite push and hold for 5 to 30 seconds the burner won't stay on it goes out every time

[@palmerremyful]

Never used it

[@AmazingRibs]

Obviously something is wrong. Have you contacted Masterbuilt to trouble shoot? www.masterbuilt.com/pages/customer-support

[@Digitalduetz]

Hey man I just had this same issue. Flip it upside down undo the flame sensor wire and leave it for about 5 minutes then when you tighten it back in you need to tighten it past the point that you think it should be lol I mean reeeallly tighten it down until you can’t see any threading. Masterbuilt unfortunately was no help in figuring this out

[@lcdo.wendelmercado2838]

Hi! Just finished setting up mine. I think the thermostat wire has to go behind the two metal pieces that were attached to the back part.

[@AmazingRibs]

You are correct. The unit I got was missing those parts. I called Masterbuilt customer service and they send the parts to me within a reasobable time, but not before I shot this video.

[@donna7016]

How do you keep the flame on without holding the control valve. Literally holding in in. I've been trying to use this smoker for 3 months. No luck. Three repair calls. No one can figure out what's wrong.

[@AmazingRibs]

Well something is definitely wrong. We didn't have any problems with ignition. Have you tried using a different LP tank? If it's not the LP tank, then it's Masterbuilt's responsibility to make this right. Where did you purchase this?

[@radcop4u]

Well fellas I did my first smoke on fathers day. The unit did what he was suppose to do as design, however, I was not impressed with the amount of smoke I was getting from the chip pan and found my self adding chips continuously because of the quick burn off and had to use a spoon to scoop out the burnt chips that no longer was producing smoke. This is the only Con I could really find. The temp dropped to 40 that night on my boston butt, temp held up nice for my 16 hour smoke and it produced some of the best ribs I have made. I would appreciate any help with chip smoke management advice

[@AmazingRibs]

Ah ha! Don't be fooled by visible smoke! The best tasting smoke is called blue smoke because it is invisible because the particulates are too small to refract light! Billowing white smoke is less desirable! Read this article that explains the different types of smoke amazingribs.com/more-technique-and-science/grill-and-smoker-setup-and-firing/what-you-need-know-about-wood-smoke-and

[@AmazingRibs]

Chips burn up fast. Use wood chunks instead. They last longer and produce more smoke.

[@radcop4u]

i will try it but the manufacturer stated that it was designed for chips only..

[@bangarang74]

You don't really want a visible (dirty) smoke.

[@fryranch]

So, you can open the lower door to add chips, but you have to open the top (main) door to added something to the water tray? Is that correct?

[@AmazingRibs]

Correct.

[@cheesewarrior17]

Just bought this yesterday. The rack that holds the water tray can slide outward so you can grab the water tray. This can be done from the bottom door. You don't NEED to open the top door to add water.

[@chiplee8017]

I have this smoker and have used it several times. I’m having issues getting good smoke from it I previously just used my Webber grill and the Snake method. I didn’t have problems with smoke. How often should I be adding wood chips ? I have been adding them every 45 minutes or so. Any advice would be great. I’m sure it’s something I’m doing wrong. Just not sure what. Tried dry chips , wet chips , more , less. Just not getting good smoke penetration.

[@AmazingRibs]

Some tips: Dry chips. Cold meat. Strong flavored woods like hickory and mesquite. Use the water pan. Don't baste. Explanations for this here amazingribs.com/more-technique-and-science/grill-and-smoker-setup-and-firing/what-you-need-know-about-wood-smoke-and

[@radcop4u]

and with using pellets is it more proficient than chips?? and give you a better evenly smoke??

[@AmazingRibs]

I doubt there is a significant difference.

[@RKkayak45]

Do you think you would be able to smoke cheese in this by adding ice to water tray?

[@AmazingRibs]

Thermotemp has a range of 175° to 350°F so you can dial it down to cold smoking temps. However, for health reasons, we do not recommend cooking temps lower than 200°F. Although the risks when cold smoking cheese are much lower than cold smoking meats and fish, the potential health hazards are still present. Please read our article about cold smoking - amazingribs.com/more-technique-and-science/safety-and-health/cold-smoking-meats-dont-do-it

[@AmazingRibs]

The response above was from Max, our grill tester and maker of the video. This is Meathead, the cook on the team. Our general warnings on cold sm oking are more about meat. Cheese is much less risky.

[@AmazingRibs]

Sorry for the conflicting info. Max says it goes to 175, that's a nice low temp, and with an ice pan you should be fine. - Meathead

[@rickelderkin9838]

Mr Good I viewed this smoker here on ur amazing Ribs. Like what I saw n ordered the mb 340g xl . 12/22/20 . Haven't heard a thing from them until today . They cancelled my order wiTh no reason.whats going on plus my cuz ordered one n has been waiting but they cancelled his to. we haven't received a refund yet. We just received cancellation notice to day. Maybe u could help.... Thank u.

[@AmazingRibs]

We'll reach out to them and ask about your order Mr. Rick Elderkin.

[@LifeOfKyleC]

Does this have a Thermostat

[@AmazingRibs]

Yes. Read my detailed review at AmazingRibs.com to learn all about it: tinyurl.com/ycwfr95n

[@radcop4u]

can you use pellets instead of chips??

[@AmazingRibs]

Yes! Absolutely!