Hey Guys! Quick Question about RF Smokers

[RazorbackQ]

I keep hearing that the meat drippings on the baffle plate will enhance the flavor. Does the grease dripping on the baffle plate in a RF Smoker flavor the meat?If so how does that work? I just don't get how baffle plate has anything to do with the meat on the racks in regards to enhancing the flavor.

 

[DriverWild]

It drips down on the hot metal and sizzles. This in effect cooks the grease and releases a scent that flavors the meat. What you don't want is too much of it or the grease to get too hot. It's important to have proper drainage and clean the plate after every cook as the grease will build up and the odor turns nasty.

 

[RazorbackQ]

Thanks Driver! That explanation makes sense. Also, thanks for the cleaning tidbit.

 

[cats49er]

After you have cooked on it you can steam clean the inside cook chamber either right after or before you cook again.The way to do this is take a balled up wad of aluminum foil and rub the grate down to loosen any food left on it.Then you bring the temp up to around 350/375.The next step you need to be very careful because the steam will burn you.You take a water hose and spray the inside of the cook chamber down with a sweeping motion 2 or 3 times letting the steam clear between each time.Be sure to give the reverse flow a good slow sweep to clean it off really good.Make sure your drain is open.If you steam clean your smoker you will keep a clean unit ready for use.I will take the grates out and pressure wash them and the inside of the chamber once or twice a year depending on how much I get to cook.I also scrape the reverse plate with a wide putty knife at this time.