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nh3b's

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I have read some on seasoning smokers. Is this just as simple smoking a dry run in it or coating it with evoo first? In your humble opinions, what is the right way of breaking in a new smoker?
 

richtee

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Aug 12, 2007
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Wash it out with a bit of soap and water..or Simple Green/cleaner solution. This is to remove any nast petro based solvent/oils etc. used in manufacturing/rust prevention. Rinse... spray with Pam is easy... you could wet a rag with OO...no need for the expensive stuff. And run a load thru it. Get it HOT, then let smoke until she cools. You'll then have a nice clean and contaminate free smoker
 

richoso1

Gone but not forgotten. RIP
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Jun 21, 2007
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Who was that masked man... Richtee! Good advise from a good guy.
 

shooterrick

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Jan 13, 2008
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Lang advises to clean inside of smoker with water spray , spray down all parts inside with pam or similar, run smoke heavy for about 4 hrs or longer.
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richtee

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Aug 12, 2007
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All you with a Lang take note. Everybody else... we now continue with our regulary scheduled program.
 

squeezy

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Kinda like the difference between a VW and a Rolls Royce ...
 

flash

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Yeah, I was hoping they would add a few to our bank here.
This one fits Rich real good
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smokin joel

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Feb 17, 2008
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I like nh3b am looking for advice on breaking in or seasoning a new smoker, I just put together the Masterbuilt Smoker I ordered and before using want to make sure I am doing the right thing. Any advice would be greatly appreciated....
 

richtee

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Aug 12, 2007
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Well...ya got to the middle of the thread.

Stop by Roll Call forum and say howdee...err..hello...err...well you know :{)
 

phantomsmoke

Newbie
Jul 27, 2012
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I wiped out the inside with soapy water and then with clean water.  Now I am putting it together.  When you season it do you put the racks in?  Or just clean those on their own?

Thanks from a newb!
 

phantomsmoke

Newbie
Jul 27, 2012
22
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Also, do you put the water pan in with any water?  Gonna season this sucker and do some pork starting early in the am :)
 
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