Questions on Seasoning new pellet smoker

[big woot]

I was given a new Camp Chef pellet smoker yesterday. I was going to season it tonight and done some reading on process. Look as if i just need to burn it for about an hour or so to get the oils off. I know to wipe the grates down with oil but wondering about everything else. Can someone give me some feedback on if I should spray the walls down or if that is not necessary.

 

[jtrainor56]

I would suggest after the initial burnoff to let it cool and then either spray the entire cooking area with something like Pam or wipe it with oil. I used peanut oil the first time on my Yoder and ran it for an hour and a half. It takes a bit longer having to wipe instead of spray but peanut oil has a high flash point.

 

[big woot]

Thanks! I did the initial burn then I went back and coated it with vegetable oil and ran it for 2 hours. Worked great!