New pellet grill question

[Carvendive]

I ordered my new REC TEC and it's due to arrive in 4 days. My question: I've read the manual but it mentions nothing about seasoning after the initial 1 hr 400° cure.
Is there a reason to season it with say bacon before using it? My guess is that because the inside is all stainless, no seasoning is needed but I'd like opinions.

 

[bregent]

Right. Just run it high to burn off any residual manufacturing oils, but no need to cure unless you need an excuse to cook some bacon.

 

[krj]

Right. Just run it high to burn off any residual manufacturing oils, but no need to cure unless you need an excuse to cook some bacon.

Is there a needed excuse to cook bacon, other than the fact it's bacon?

And yea, just do the first seasoning to burn out any nastiness, and you should be good to go.

 

[sandyut]

seasoning is one and done! Enjoy your Rec Tec!

 

[Carvendive]

Thanks all. I can see it with cast iron but not stainless but thought I'd ask just in case. I also ordered the sear plates which are aluminum I think. Maybe I'll cook up some bacon on them just to be safe.

 

[SlowmotionQue]

Congrats on the new Rec Tec.

 

[Rmartinez2]

Only thing I'd say is don't go off the hour that you mentioned. You can usually smell the crap being burnt off. I would give it a good while of a burn in or at least at the hour mark step away from the grill area for a good 5 mins then come back in and pay attention to the smell. If it smells clean if say you're good. For me I could still smell something off so I just did it till I couldn't.

 

[Carvendive]

Rmartinez2 - I know exactly what you mean, and thanks, I will.

PS, can't wait. I have a rack of ribs, thick chops and a pork loin just waiting.