New smokey mounttain 22 1/2

LA 433 · 01-31-2013, 03:39 PM

ok so ive been following this site for a little bit now and finally got my 22 1/2 SM for x-mass. but ive been out of town this whole time and just got home and have som questions.

do i have to break it in

how do i break it in

volfan411 · 01-31-2013, 03:49 PM

The best way to break it in is to cook a pork butt. I do not believe they have to be broken in but will run a little hot until the inside gets gunked uo and seals all the air leaks. Enjoy they are great cookers.

ksace · 01-31-2013, 03:49 PM

I would just lightly wipe it out and start cooking. They don't require any seasoning.

Brian in Maine · 01-31-2013, 03:52 PM

It doesn't need to be seasoned. Clean it up, and start cooking. It may run a little hot for the first couple of cooks because of the high gloss on the surface reflecting radiant heat.
Now get it dirty.

16Adams · 01-31-2013, 04:01 PM

I washed the cooking grate, wiped the inside clean with a wet rag, let it dry, sprayed canola oil all over the inside, lit a fire, added chickens, ribs and a picnic, a little hickory chunks and called it good. Part of the seasoning process is get somewhere and buy a Foodsaver and lots of bags. Your gonna need them. Welcome to the addiction. We understand.

PatAttack · 01-31-2013, 04:35 PM

Load that jewel up with four to six butts and let her rip!

Cast Iron Chef · 01-31-2013, 04:42 PM

What Brian said.

Freddy j · 01-31-2013, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 16Adams

I washed the cooking grate, wiped the inside clean with a wet rag, let it dry, sprayed canola oil all over the inside, lit a fire, added chickens, ribs and a picnic, a little hickory chunks and called it good. Part of the seasoning process is get somewhere and buy a Foodsaver and lots of bags. Your gonna need them. Welcome to the addiction. We understand.

I did the same exact right down to the foodsaver. Awesome pit, let the good times roll!

caseydog · 01-31-2013, 05:19 PM

No seasoning is needed. You will want to wash it out with some dish-soap and water, to remove any manufacturing oils -- or you can burn them out if you want to waste fuel.

The main purpose of "seasoning" a cooker is to seal the metal and prevent rust. Weber grills are porcelain-enamel coated, so "seasoning" isn't really necessary.

CD

Cayman1 · 01-31-2013, 05:25 PM

Just keep cooking on it. Gets better as you go.

BobM · 01-31-2013, 05:30 PM

Congrats on the new WSM and good luck with it!

Bob

Toast · 01-31-2013, 05:34 PM

Yep, you just got a new best Buddy! Welcome to the Forum btw.

LA 433 · 01-31-2013, 06:48 PM

sweet thanks for the advice ......

Big dawg · 01-31-2013, 08:43 PM

Congrats on your new WSM don't forget we like to see pictures:)

Jrow

01-31-2013, 03:39 PM	#1
LA 433 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 07-01-12 Location: upland,ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	New smokey mounttain 22 1/2 ok so ive been following this site for a little bit now and finally got my 22 1/2 SM for x-mass. but ive been out of town this whole time and just got home and have som questions. do i have to break it in how do i break it in

01-31-2013, 03:49 PM	#2
volfan411 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-01-12 Location: Knoxville tn Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The best way to break it in is to cook a pork butt. I do not believe they have to be broken in but will run a little hot until the inside gets gunked uo and seals all the air leaks. Enjoy they are great cookers. __________________ OK Joe OS, WSM 18.5, OTS 22.5, BBQ Guru Digi 2, Vols Orange Thermapen

01-31-2013, 03:52 PM	#4
Brian in Maine is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-05-07 Location: Portland Me Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It doesn't need to be seasoned. Clean it up, and start cooking. It may run a little hot for the first couple of cooks because of the high gloss on the surface reflecting radiant heat. Now get it dirty. __________________ Brian 2 WSMs 2 OTG One red one black 22 1/2" black Bar-B-Kettle with rotisserie ring Brinkman dual zone charcoal grill Webber Silver Genises B 3 burner camp stove

01-31-2013, 04:01 PM	#5
16Adams On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-16-13 Location: Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I washed the cooking grate, wiped the inside clean with a wet rag, let it dry, sprayed canola oil all over the inside, lit a fire, added chickens, ribs and a picnic, a little hickory chunks and called it good. Part of the seasoning process is get somewhere and buy a Foodsaver and lots of bags. Your gonna need them. Welcome to the addiction. We understand. __________________ Pit Barrel Cooker, CG Akorn, WSM 18.5, Mini WSM, Lodge Sportsman Hibachi,Tiernan SOB

01-31-2013, 04:35 PM	#6
PatAttack is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-19-11 Location: Mt. Pleasant S.C. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Load that jewel up with four to six butts and let her rip! __________________ 18.5" WSM Weber SJS Maverick ET-732 Stealthy Fast Black Thermapen "You have never lived until you have almost died". "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected will never know".-Unknown Vietnam Soldier

01-31-2013, 03:49 PM	#3
ksace On the road to being a farker Join Date: 11-09-10 Location: Gladstone, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would just lightly wipe it out and start cooking. They don't require any seasoning.

01-31-2013, 04:42 PM	#7
Cast Iron Chef is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-01-09 Location: Henderson, NV Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What Brian said. __________________ Paul 18.5 & 22.5" WSM New Brumfield Offset Smoker/Grill 22.5" Weber One Touch Platinum Genesis 3 Gasser Bradley Bisquette Pooper Bullpen BBQ Team

01-31-2013, 05:19 PM	#9
caseydog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Dallas, TX Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	No seasoning is needed. You will want to wash it out with some dish-soap and water, to remove any manufacturing oils -- or you can burn them out if you want to waste fuel. The main purpose of "seasoning" a cooker is to seal the metal and prevent rust. Weber grills are porcelain-enamel coated, so "seasoning" isn't really necessary. CD __________________ 1995 Red Weber 22.5 Master's Touch with Cajun Bandit Rotisserie mod, 18.5 WSM with iQue 110, 18.5 OTG, Copper Smokey Joe Gold with Mini-WSM mod, Black Smokey Joe Platinum (Jumbo Joe) IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller. From hero to ZERO in just one week! Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?

01-31-2013, 05:25 PM	#10
Cayman1 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-20-12 Location: Springfield, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just keep cooking on it. Gets better as you go. __________________ Smooth Smoke BBQ Team, KCBS CBJ, 2-WSM, wsm 2880, Smokey Joe Mini wsm, Old Country Offset, Red Weber OTG, Blue Weber OTG.

01-31-2013, 05:30 PM	#11
BobM is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats on the new WSM and good luck with it! Bob __________________ "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin \| Weber 18 1/2" & 22 1/2" WSM, 22 1/2" & 26 3/4" OTG, Genesis S-330 \| \| BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi \| Maverick ET-732 \|

01-31-2013, 05:34 PM	#12
Toast Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-17-12 Location: Shreveport, LA Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Yep, you just got a new best Buddy! Welcome to the Forum btw. __________________ Cooking Equipment: Weber WSM Weber Spirit S-320 Charbroil Oilless Turkey Fryer Weber GA Wife LuzziAnn 1956 model. Maverick ET-732 Superfast LSU Purple Thermapen

01-31-2013, 06:48 PM	#13
LA 433 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 07-01-12 Location: upland,ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	sweet thanks for the advice ......

01-31-2013, 08:43 PM	#14
Big dawg Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 11-28-12 Location: Austin Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats on your new WSM don't forget we like to see pictures:) Jrow