Black spots on top??

Former Member

Had my first run at a Turkey last weekend that was stressful, but resulted very good. Anyway, early in the smoke there was like a "steam puff" or something. Walked outside just in time to see it. Like the liquid from Brinning blew or something.

Anyway, it blew black soot out the top and spotted the stainless. Stainless cleaner is not cutting it. Do you think a razor blade is the solution?

What did I do wrong?

Had 12lb bird at 250, but seamed to cook very fast. Registered done at 3 hours, but I babied it for another hour.

Thanks All!

12/14/0510:25 AM

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smokeringMember

I use Krud Kutter for all my cleaning. Keeps my model 50 and racks clean. I get it locally at Orchard supply or Lowes. http://www.krudkutter.com/tobuy.html

Craig

12/14/0511:38 AM

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The puff was most likely caused by the wood, a variation of the "bang" talked about here a few times.

Soot would come off with cleaner, more likely creosote buildup in the vent. Harder to get off.

Smokin'

12/14/0511:46 AM

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I appreciate the feedback!

My brother is tired of hearing how much fun the Shack is.....Several are pitching in and ordering him one from Cookshack for Christmas.....

Another one on board!!

This baby is addictive!

12/14/0512:25 PM

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Former Member

Try using distilled white vinegar. You may want to soak a paper towel with it and let it sit on the unit. We use vinegar to clean our faucet nozzles in Germany. Our water is so hard he have mineral deposits all of the time. I hope this helps.

12/14/0512:48 PM

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There's a great cleaner for stainless surfaces called Barkeeper's Friend. You can buy it at most kitchen stores, or I find it at Wal-Mart.

I first found out about it when looking for the best way to clean my SS All-Clad. The All-Clad Website recommends this stuff. Great stuff and doesn't scratch or mar the surface one bit.

12/15/055:54 AM

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Former Member

Barkeepers Friend container looks similar, and contents also look similar to Comet & Ajax cleanser. I usually find it with those products.

12/15/0510:27 AM

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I also use Bar-Keepers friend, does a really nice job on sainless steel. Another product is a degreaser intended for use in a pressure washer. Purple in color. I can not remember the brand. Available at auto supply stores. I use it un-duluted in a spray bottle when I am cleaning up grill support hangers. Make sure you are wearing rubber gloves, kind of rough on the hands. Roger

12/15/0510:58 AM

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