Martyn Catanach Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I see on FB forums that people, mainly in the US talk about seasoning their new smokers as in burning some coals in it before actually smoking some meat, I wonder is there a need, does this enhance the smoking of the meats in any way, has it been proved at all ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 It's not about improving the taste of the meat, the reason you season the smoker, is to burn of any manufacturing residue like oil when the unit is being built. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Seasoning the smoker is more important for bare metal, previously painted self builds or uncoated steel smokers as it helps to seal the porous internal metal surfaces as well as burning off any manufacturing residue. With purchased ceramic or powder coated smokers you do not need to "season" the smokers in the same way but it is always a good idea to run the smoker empty for a few hours before using it in case there are any manufacturing residues on the inner surfaces. Most commercially bought smokers do not need "seasoning" but they they should be "cleaned" by being fired up empty for a couple of hours the first time they are used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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