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Smokers, Grills, Pitts & More => Pro Q's => Topic started by: The Smokin Shanty on December 01, 2009, 02:25:07 pm

Title: Pro Q uestion? (get it?)
Post by: The Smokin Shanty on December 01, 2009, 02:25:07 pm

Anyway..I just purchased a Pro Q excel over the weekend. I have never used a new smoker, just the trusty uds. My question is ..do they need to be seasoned..burned..or are they good to go. Thanks for all the help

Title: Re: Pro Q uestion? (get it?)
Post by: n2dabluebbq on December 01, 2009, 02:31:11 pm

brand new used describes my equipment too. but i think a good seasoning never hurt anything

Title: Re: Pro Q uestion? (yeah, I got it)
Post by: AzJohnnyC on December 01, 2009, 02:37:26 pm

As with anything new, it's going to maybe have some oils, or other byproducts of the manufacturing process on it. Always a good idea, in my newbie opinion, to burn and season any new smoker.

Title: Re: Pro Q uestion? (get it?)
Post by: jmcrig on December 01, 2009, 03:02:54 pm

I have to agree with Johnny. Worst case, it's not going to hurt anything.

Title: Re: Pro Q uestion? (get it?)
Post by: Crash on December 01, 2009, 03:17:54 pm

I've put a burn through every new ProQ that we have.  I agree with the others and say give it a good burn. 

Title: Re: Pro Q uestion? (get it?)
Post by: The Smokin Shanty on December 01, 2009, 05:43:36 pm

Thanks for the help guys..it is very appreciated!!

Title: Re: Pro Q uestion? (get it?)
Post by: ProBBQ on December 02, 2009, 12:48:24 am

The best way to "season" it, is to put a chimney starter full of lit charcoal in the centre of the charcoal basket, throw on a few chunks of wood for smoke and let it run until the fire goes out.
Don't put a raging fire in there to start with.