Any tips for 1st smoke and 'break in' for my new Pitboss 77435 smoker

[expat smoker]

My Pit Boss Grills 77435 is arriving today and wondering if you guys have any tips for both first test and first smoke project.
Wish us luck.............

 

[smokerjim]

can't go wrong with some st. louis ribs. don't forget your first burn off though.

 

[HalfSmoked]

Chicken is always a nice first smoke.

Warren

 

[noboundaries]

A lot of the first smoke is learning the quirks of the new smoker. I always start with something that doesn't take too long and is relatively cheap and foolproof as you learn. Sausages, chicken thighs/quarters, even hamburgers or meatloaf.

 

[chopsaw]

I'm for chicken .

 

[JCAP]

I’d be on the chicken train too. Or something that’s super forgiving like PP. Depends how much admiring you want to do!

 

[uncle eddie]

Beer Can Burgers are fast if you are pressed for time

Do your burn off and then pre-smoke the smoker for at least an hour to make sure all new smoker flavors are burned off and smoked over.

 

[Weaverspitbbq]

Spray inside with peanut oil .then fire it up

 

[expat smoker]

Great info guys, thanks but after [amazon said it arrived yesterday] driving down to our local post office, it didn't arrive so I will give it til tomorrow's morning mail. One more day in the brine won't hurt, right? or should I remove my brined pork leg from the brine bag and rinse it to cook tomorrow?

 

[HalfSmoked]

chopsaw Thanks for the like it is appreciated.

Warren