Caked Propane inside smoker

[Bguess]

I recently bought a propane smoker. I worked fine a couple of times but then I had an overnight cook and I went to check on it in the middle of the night & the temperature dropped considerably. The fire was still lit but barely burning. There was a smoke coming out of it & had a gassy smell. From what I understand, it was un-combusted propane. So, I re-lit the fire, got the temperature back up & continued. Several hours later, same thing happened. I opened the smoker & the meat was completely black & the entire inside on the smoker had this burnt, black stuff (i assume uncombusted propane) caked all over the inside of the smoker. Needless to say, the meat was ruined. I tried to clean the inside of the smoker but there is just so much in there. I tried to use it as it was but that black stuff burns & smokes all over whatever is in there. Does anyone have any suggestions for cleaning the inside of my smoker? Does anyone have any recommendations?

 

[JckDanls 07]

I believe I would take a pressure washer to it and see what happens ..

 

[dernektambura]

check the air intake.... you aren't getting enough air mixture and the propane is burning rich and creates soot.

 

[SmokinEdge]

check the air intake.... you aren't getting enough air mixture and the propane is burning rich and creates soot.

This.........
And make sure your bottle is full.

 

[pineywoods]

check the air intake.... you aren't getting enough air mixture and the propane is burning rich and creates soot.

That is what it sounds like to me as well

I believe I would take a pressure washer to it and see what happens ..

I would cover the burner with a plastic bag or something then pressure wash as suggested then re-season it after it drys.

 

[daveomak]

Using a step drill, put 6 each, 7/8" holes around the top of the side walls.... It needs ventilation.....

 

[chef jimmyj]

Not as common this time of year, but check the Venturi Tube that mixes Air and Propane. Spiders and other critters, can get in and cause reduced flow or a blockage...JJ