new smoker. should I season it

[webbsa]

just curious, once my build is complete should i season it, ie: oil it and use high temp for a while. also on the reverse flow design is it helpful to install a movable baffle on the firebox outlet to control heat or is this unnecessary.

[k.a.m.]

webbsa, I season all my builds using the lesser priced version of Pam. Once the cooker is completed I have the inside sweep blasted and rinse it out with a water hose. Then I build a good fire in her bringing the temps up to around 325°then when the cooker is dried out I lightly coat the inside including the grates with the spray oil and run the cooker for at least two or three hours at the 325° temps. I like to have some leg quarters on hand for the cool down, chicken is a fine seasoning meat I hope this helps.
As far as the firebox damper personally I do not see a need for them, I feel they are an option that really is not needed.

[MattS]

What k.a.m said

[webbsa]

Thanks guys.. I'll season it according to your recomendations.

[Tom_Heath]

Yup, what they said about the season.

And I am one of the goofy dudes that likes to be able to shut the firebox off.

I hate it when I have a full full load in the big smoker and have to have my head in the smoke for long periods of time while loading or unloading.
I know its really not that big of a deal but still. If I can shut the smoke off then thats even better and with luck, my fire wont rage out of control with the extra draft.

Heck, I want a butterfly damper on my UDS between the fire and the food.

[k.a.m.]

I hate it when I have a full full load in the big smoker and have to have my head in the smoke for long periods of time while loading or unloading.
I know its really not that big of a deal but still. If I can shut the smoke off then thats even better and with luck, my fire wont rage out of control with the extra draft.

Work faster Tom work faster.

[Frank_Cox]

Work faster Tom work faster.

LOL

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[rlmax02]

your not the only goofy one tom. now you know the king cooker has a shut off. mainly for transforming the warmer box into a verticle but still....the handle looks cool as hell. haha

[Frank_Cox]

you did do a great job on that handle man!

[Tom_Heath]

Gotta agree on the coolness of the handle.

[The Czar]

Just wanted to bump this thread....in case any new builds aren't aware of seasoning your cooker!!