I must say the battery life on the Maverick is pretty good. Went out Sunday to smoke some wings (Brad got me craving them). I had forgotten to turn off the remote Maverick unit from my smoke two weeks previous. Still displaying the temp inside the smoker.
Did some mesquite smoked buffalo wings on Sunday. WOW! They turned out so good. Brined them for 1.5 hours before dusting with a bit of seasoning, then into the smoker for 1.5 hours (1 hour of smoke). Threw on a hot grill for 10-15 mins to crisp the skin and finish cooking through. Then doused them in a mix of Franks hot sauce and some melted butter. Can't wait to make the next batch.