seasoning smoker

[bgcorn]

I have a new Masterbuilt electric smoker. What is the best way to season it before I cook in it for the first time?

 

[chainsaw]

My instructions said to cook it empty (no water) at 275 for 3 hours and add 1 cup of wood chips during last 45 minutes. Let cool, and then good to go.

 

[bgcorn]

Thank You!

 

[desertlites]

don't forget to take a dilluted dish soap to the inside&outside to remove the MFG. oils that are still on it.than fire it up with a dry run.

 

[mballi3011]

I say to just start a really hot fire and then I've heard spray it down with pam or bacon greese and then start a fire. But all you want to do is get the new off and the seasoning will be done.Smoke On.

 

[sumosmoke]

I agree with Bob that after washing the insides down with soap and water, to give the insides a good squirt of peanut oil or Pam, to get a nice coat started on the metal.

 

[bgcorn]

Thanks Guys I have seasoned my new smoker this evening I am planning on trying a pork butt in it in the morning.

 

[raceyb]

Good luck on your first smoke in it. What a coincidence, I blogged about seasoning new smokers last week.

http://www.raceyb.com/2009/10/so-you...r-and-are.html

An electrical smoker is a bit easier because no fire is needed, but same principals involved. How do Electric smokers hold up in winter? I have a buddy that has one that gets stuck at 200 degrees.

 

[ronp]

Mine works fine but we don't get much below 30' in the winter, well maybe some times. The MES is insulated, that helps.