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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.
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.
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.