Master It
There’s nothing quite like mastering something. Whether frying a turkey or flying a plane, filleting a fish or rebuilding an engine, the path to mastery is the path to our best self. Experimentation, tinkering, messing it up and getting it just right. It’s all good; the journey’s just as fun as getting there, and a new hurdle cleared is a new story to tell.
At Masterbuilt we believe that given the right tools, anything can be mastered. That’s why we build products to make you proud. Products that help you perfect slow-cooked ribs, try out different wood flavors and seasonings, and create signature dishes that become family traditions. On your path to mastery, we’re with you every step of the way.
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How can we help?How do I pre-season my electric smoker before using it for the first time?
First, make sure the water pan is in place without water. Set smoker temperature to 275°F and allow the unit to run for three hours. During the last 45 minutes, add ½ cup of wood chips in the wood chip loader to complete the pre-seasoning process. Power off the smoker and allow it to cool completely. (Note: Never add more than ½ cup of wood chips at a time. Additional chips should not be added until any previously added wood chips have stopped generating smoke.)
Can I use natural gas instead of LP for my gas smoker?
No. Masterbuilt propane smokers are designed to use with LP (propane) gas and not natural gas.
Should my wood chips be used wet or dry?
You may use dry or pre-soaked wood chips in your smoker. Dry chips will burn faster and produce more intense smoke. Chips pre-soaked in water (for approximately 30 minutes) will burn slower and produce a less intense
How do I pre-season my propane smoker before using it for the first time?
Curing or pre-seasoning your smoker will burn off manufacturing oils left over from the manufacturing process.
Pre-seasoning your smoker should be done prior to first use.
1. Perform soapy water test:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnNwGvz8TWU
2. Using a napkin or cloth, rub a light coat of cooking oil on smoker racks and inside smoker door. Make
sure water pan is in place WITHOUT WATER.
3. Fill wood chip tray with up to 1 cup of wood chips and light your smoker. Close door.
4. Let the smoker burn for about 1 hour. Make sure temperature reaches 350°F (177°C).
5. Allow unit to cool completely.
6. Reapply light coat of cooking oil on smoker racks and inside of smoker door.
7. Re-light smoker and burn for 20 minutes.
* Cure your smoker periodically to prevent excessive rust.
