Using an AMNPS to season a new MES30?

[worktogthr]

Hey All,

I have seasoned many smokers in the past but the MES30 I have came preseasoned as I bought it used.  I ran my own seasoning process by cleaning everything with mild detergent and water, drying it, and heating the MES to the max and then adding chips every 20-30 minutes for about three hours.  Shortly after that purchase, I got an AMNPS and have never used chips since.  

I recently got tasked with smoking 100 pounds of sausage for a charity and was lucky enough to find a duplicate  brand new MES30 to what i already have (minus the window)  for next to nothing on craigslist. (I know 2 MES30s are still not large enough for this load, but I have all weekend allotted for it and lots of help)

Can i just clean everything as I mentioned before and run some pellets in the AMNPS for a few hours instead of using the chips to season.  Seems like less of a hassle?

If so, how long do you think I should run the AMNPS?  3 hours?  More?

Thanks everyone for your input.  I'll definitely post some picks when the 100 pounds are smoked!

 

[SmokinAl]

I would think 3 hours would be just fine.

Man that's a load of sausage!

Good luck!

What a great excuse to buy another smoker!

Al

 

[pc farmer]

I think you will be fine with your plans.

I would follow the seasoning procedure for the MES with the AMNPS.

 

[tropics]

They have you covered 

Richie

 

[worktogthr]

Thanks so much guys!!

Al, it was only $40 bucks brand new in the box! Even if I didnt need it for this event I would have HAD to buy it. My smoker buying addiction needs its fix haha

 

[worktogthr]

Seasoned it today and with the maverick placed right in the middle of the smoker, the digital thermometer in the MES was, to quote a classic film, "Dead on balls accurate!" Haha it was amazing. Stock thermometers are usually always off.