Question about seasoning smokers

[laughingpanther]

I didn't have enough charcoal to get the heat up to 225. It was around 220 for over an hour. I'm going to have to season it again huh? I've opened up the dampers and chimney some in an attempt to raise the heat level and hoping that will work.

 

[bdskelly]

I’m sure you will be fine. Can you smell any paint or perhaps oils ( factory stench) when you open the lid? If it smells like a smoker inside then you should be good to go.
Please post your first smoke the new unit! B

 

[normanaj]

I have a drinking team with a racing problem!

 

[SmokinAl]

What smoker did you get?
If it's rolled steel, a 1 hour seasoning may not be enough to protect the steel from rust.
Al

 

[laughingpanther]

It's a Kingsford Sierra. Made out of thin steel
I plan to season it again at the nearest opportunity. Today I'm going to smoke some leg quarters on it.