Seasoning

mcg0958 · Joined: 08 Oct 2008 Posts: 24

I've been on this site for about 15 seconds and have already seen two different mentioning of seasoning your grill. Could someone fill me in on that? I just got a new little propane smoker. I don't know what to do for this. Thanks.
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msp1128 · Posted: Oct 09 2008 Post subject:

spray it down with cooking spray. then heat it up. for 15 20mins. longer the better.

mcg0958 · Joined: 08 Oct 2008 Posts: 24

That sounds like something I can handle. Thanks.

TN_BBQ · Joined: 03 Jun 2008 Posts: 22

Sorta like seasoning your cast iron pot.

Another thing...don't be too much of a neat freak and feel like you gotta scrub your smoker down between every use.

mcg0958 · Joined: 08 Oct 2008 Posts: 24

I wouldn't dream of it.

Cranky Buzzard · Posted: Oct 10 2008 Post subject:

I'd clean the inside with water only, high pressure spray if you can, let it air dry and then take out the crap that has accumulated in the bottom.

Then I'd build a small fire in it and let it go until the pit was good and dry. After that I'd spray everything with PAM and ramp the heat up to 300-350 for a couple of hours. Every 30 minutes or so I'd open the lid and see if there were any spots that needed a bit more PAM. You'll know it needs it if it isn't kind of shiny.

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OddThomas · Posted: Oct 10 2008 Post subject:

The only thing I'll add is if you can get up to 400-450 �F for at least an hour, you'll get a better, harder carbonization that will last longer.