Smoker burn out and safety

[irvin78787884]

A few weeks ago I was in a flood and Holy Smoker was half way under water. I washed it best I could after to try to get any residue mud and water out. I jacked it up to let it drain ect….. I am currently burning it out trying to get it as hot as I can and hold for atleast 1hr. My question is do you guys think this is sufficient to cook food on it now???? The first pick was the next day the water was maybe another foot higher when it finally crested.

 

[irvin78787884]

I want to do a brisket this Sunday so I certainly hope it will be good to go after this.

 

[SmokinEdge]

I would have no issues with it. I believe you are safe.

 

[irvin78787884]

I would have no issues with it. I believe you are safe.

Thank u

 

[JckDanls 07]

A final pressure washing inside and out wouldn't hurt... But otherwise as said... Good to go ...

 

[irvin78787884]

A final pressure washing inside and out wouldn't hurt... But otherwise as said... Good to go ...

I still need to do the pressure washing on the outside thanks and much appreciated

 

[gmc2003]

Did you have the burn out fire going in the cooking chamber as well as the fire box? It might be a good idea as well.

Chris

 

[irvin78787884]

Did you have the burn out fire going in the cooking chamber as well as the fire box? It might be a good idea as well.

Chris

No just firebox but man it was up to 400+ on all the door gauges

 

[Boris1]

No just firebox but man it was up to 400+ on all the door gauges

if you were at 400 for over an hour you're fine clean the food contact area and go to town

 

[irvin78787884]

if you were at 400 for over an hour you're fine clean the food contact area and go to town

The inside of the smoker and racks were all cleaned prior to the burn