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wxmanmac

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Jun 6, 2013
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Wichita, Kansas
I am new to smoking and recently bought a CharGriller BBQ and smoker. I read through the info that came with and gave me some basic info. I Google smoking meats and saw this forum and love it. I am in Wichita, KS and working for the military as a civil service employee as a weather forecaster. I want to try smoking some meats tomorrow but don't which I should try first. I am for any suggestions. Looking forward to chatting and sharing with everyone. Craig
 
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Red
 
Hello and welcome to the fun.  I am going to assume you have already seasoned your new smoker.  I always advise new folk in this way.  The first smoke is about learning how your smoker works and where the leaks are.  Temperature control is the name of the game.  My choice for the first smoke is burgers and or chicken leg/thighs.  I know what you're thinking: I just spent all this money on a smoker and am ready to smoke the neighbors cat and this idiot says "burgers and chicken legs"??  Use this first smoke to get know your smoker.  It's cheap so if it is burned, dog has a good meal.  If it isn't done enough, in to the oven.  After your 1st, seal the leaks and then start to experiment with different things.  Good luck and send us some Qviews.  Keep Smokin!

Danny
 
No I have not seasoned my smoker. How do I do that? I did think about but wasn't sure how to go about it. nice suggestion on the burgers and chicken.
 
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Well since you plan to cook immediately, you gonna have to cook and season same time.  I would do a season first but you may get away with it.  Rub or spray cooking oil all over the inside of smoking chamber.  Build a HOT fire in it and let er go.  Add some type of wood chunks, pellets, dust, sticks, to get the smoke going.  You might even add more oil after bout an hour.  You don't want oil dripping everywhere but get that smoke and oil into the pores of the metal.  When it cools down a little you could start cooking.  A little tip, after you finish cooking, when the smoker is still warm but you can hold your hand on it; rub down the entire outside of the smoker with cooking oil.  Helps fight rust.  Hope this helps.  Good luck.  Keep Smokin!

Danny
 
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