What is the best/most effective way to season a new FEC? Any ideas would be helpful- thanks.
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Fill it with pellets, turn it on to say 250 and watch it to make sure the pellets feed right, the fire lights and just let it go for a few hours to see if it settles in on the temp you set.
That's basic seasoning. It will continue to season as you cook, but I feel the first one should be a shakedown to make sure all works.
Then pick something simple, like a pork butt and cook it. As the meats cook they'll help season.
That's basic seasoning. It will continue to season as you cook, but I feel the first one should be a shakedown to make sure all works.
Then pick something simple, like a pork butt and cook it. As the meats cook they'll help season.
You might find that it will peak another 75º high a couple times in that first few hrs,but just open the door and let the temp drop back.
It is normal.
It is normal.
Cook,cook, and cook some more. Until the walls get good and black there could be some temp swings that are a little wider then what it will do after it has been cooked on for a while.
Make sure to vacuum the fire pot before each cook.
Make sure to vacuum the fire pot before each cook.
Congratulations!
All of the above are spot on. But most importantly, HAVE FUN and let it do the work!
All of the above are spot on. But most importantly, HAVE FUN and let it do the work!
Congrats on the new FEC, you will love it.
I agree with all of the above too.
When I seasoned mine the first time, I cleaned it with simple green and let it dry, then wiped the walls and racks with bacon grease, fired it up @ 250 for a couple hours and prepped a couple butts while waiting.
Put the butts on, stuck the probe in the smallest one, set for 185 @ 224 and went fishin'.
I agree with all of the above too.
When I seasoned mine the first time, I cleaned it with simple green and let it dry, then wiped the walls and racks with bacon grease, fired it up @ 250 for a couple hours and prepped a couple butts while waiting.
Put the butts on, stuck the probe in the smallest one, set for 185 @ 224 and went fishin'.
I plan on doing this same thing Saturday. Going to pick up my FEC-100 tomorrow.
quote:Originally posted by beachbodybbq:
What is the best/most effective way to season a new FEC? Any ideas would be helpful- thanks.
For best results bring it up to West Liberty and let me use it a couple-five months
