New smoker seasoning overload

Rat_Salad · 08-11-2013, 09:33 PM

Scouring forum and I have found so much conflicting information on seasoning and many discussions were about WSM and UDS.

I have a Chubby on its way.. I have consolidated everything into one list.. Is this too much??

(Avoided the discussion about oil vs lard here by refering to it as LUBE)

Step 1
Heat with no water or lube at 350 for an hour (charcoal)
-Water Pan in
-Heat Diverter in
-Racks in

Step 2
Let Box cool

Step 3
a. Hand Lube inside of box(spray lube where you cant hand/brush lube)
b. Spray Lube other areas
-Racks
-Water Pan
-Heat Diverter
-Inside of firebox

Step 4
Heat to 325 3 hours no water (charcoal and some wood)
-Water Pan in
-Heat Diverter in
-Racks in

Done

IamMadMan · 08-11-2013, 09:58 PM

With my humphrey's I simply did only steps 3 and 4....

el_matt · 08-12-2013, 02:52 PM

The last couple of UDS that I built, I merely sprayed the interior with PAM, and lit a fire in the basket.

Matt

Teamfour · 08-12-2013, 02:55 PM

For my Party I just sprayed the heck out of everything inside the cook chamber including racks and water pan with a vegetable oil spray (PAM). I cranked the temp up to 350 and let an entire charcoal basket burn out.

DownHomeQue · 08-12-2013, 02:55 PM

just steps 3 and 4 extra lube.. will melt and run out.. lol

Smokin' Gnome BBQ · 08-12-2013, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el_matt

The last couple of UDS that I built, I merely sprayed the interior with PAM, and lit a fire in the basket.

Matt

that's how I have done all my cookers.

ButtBurner · 08-12-2013, 03:04 PM

the reason for the dry burn (step 1 2 ) is to burn off any manufacturing oils before you season it

not sure how much that matters, but how I always do it is get a good hot fire in it dry, then let it cool and do again with lube

dwfisk · 08-12-2013, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DownHomeQue

just steps 3 and 4 extra lube.. will melt and run out.. lol

^ this works fine, at least on our stickburners; I don't see what #1 & #2 get you and at step #3 I'm not sure I would LUBE the inside of your firebox? I agree that any food grade LUBE will work fine, I use peanut oil and/or pam but that is just me.

DownHomeQue · 08-12-2013, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ButtBurner

the reason for the dry burn (step 1 2 ) is to burn off any manufacturing oils before you season it

not sure how much that matters, but how I always do it is get a good hot fire in it dry, then let it cool and do again with lube

I would hit a new pit with a Weedburner to burn off any manufacturing oils.. or impurities.. then steps 3 and 4..

J-Rod · 08-12-2013, 03:57 PM

...or you can get it good and hot for a while to burn off any nasties then toss on a few fatties and some chicken...

Uomograsso · 08-12-2013, 04:24 PM

I bought an empty spray bottle at my grocery store and filled it with oil and used that to spray the inside of my smoker. I didn't want to use PAM as there are some additives other than oil. That might not bother some, but I wanted pure oil.

08-12-2013, 02:55 PM	#4
Teamfour is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-13-12 Location: Sterling, VA	For my Party I just sprayed the heck out of everything inside the cook chamber including racks and water pan with a vegetable oil spray (PAM). I cranked the temp up to 350 and let an entire charcoal basket burn out. __________________ BWS Party \|UDS\|Maverick ET-73 \|Maverick ET-732 \|Super Fast [COLOR=DarkOrange]Orange[/COLOR] Thermapen \| BBQ Guru DigiQ \|Two 100 QT crawfish boiling rigs \| LEM Meat Grinder \| Grizzly Sausage Stuffer Smokin-n-Style BBQ Team - Pitmaster Lagniappe Chili Team - Head Cook KCBS CBJ

08-12-2013, 02:55 PM	#5
DownHomeQue is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-11-12 Location: Jonesboro. AR Name/Nickname : DHQ	just steps 3 and 4 extra lube.. will melt and run out.. lol __________________ [URL]http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=243527[/URL] 150 Gallon Build (2017) [URL]http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=148660[/URL] 250 Gallon Offset Build (2012) [URL]http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=211078[/URL] 600 Gallon Offset Build (2016)

08-12-2013, 03:04 PM	#7
ButtBurner Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-18-12 Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi	the reason for the dry burn (step 1 2 ) is to burn off any manufacturing oils before you season it not sure how much that matters, but how I always do it is get a good hot fire in it dry, then let it cool and do again with lube __________________ Michigan Custom 'Que "Serving Those Who Have Served US" Shirley Fabrication Custom Smoker Member Great Lakes BBQ Assn ServSafe Food Handler Certified [URL]https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michigan-Custom-Que/327994370697180?sk=timeline[/URL]

08-12-2013, 03:57 PM	#10
J-Rod is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-15-12 Location: Irish Hills, MI	...or you can get it good and hot for a while to burn off any nasties then toss on a few fatties and some chicken... __________________ Okie Joe offset, UDS, Akorn, Weber Kettles, I'm JD.

08-11-2013, 09:33 PM	#1
Rat_Salad Found some matches. Join Date: 08-05-13 Location: Chicago	New smoker seasoning overload Scouring forum and I have found so much conflicting information on seasoning and many discussions were about WSM and UDS. I have a Chubby on its way.. I have consolidated everything into one list.. Is this too much?? (Avoided the discussion about oil vs lard here by refering to it as LUBE) Step 1 Heat with no water or lube at 350 for an hour (charcoal) -Water Pan in -Heat Diverter in -Racks in Step 2 Let Box cool Step 3 a. Hand Lube inside of box(spray lube where you cant hand/brush lube) b. Spray Lube other areas -Racks -Water Pan -Heat Diverter -Inside of firebox Step 4 Heat to 325 3 hours no water (charcoal and some wood) -Water Pan in -Heat Diverter in -Racks in Done

08-11-2013, 09:58 PM	#2
IamMadMan somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-30-11 Location: Pemberton, New Jersey	With my humphrey's I simply did only steps 3 and 4....

08-12-2013, 02:52 PM	#3
el_matt Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-08-09 Location: Turlock, California	The last couple of UDS that I built, I merely sprayed the interior with PAM, and lit a fire in the basket. Matt __________________ "Grandpa, you make the best meat, EVER!!"

08-12-2013, 04:24 PM	#11
Uomograsso On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-06-12 Location: Olathe, KS	I bought an empty spray bottle at my grocery store and filled it with oil and used that to spray the inside of my smoker. I didn't want to use PAM as there are some additives other than oil. That might not bother some, but I wanted pure oil.