just spoke with Donna on the phone in the Cookshack Norman office--and she suggested I post this tip on the forum. I have found the grease drippings in the drip pan are easier to dispose of when they are allowed to cool overnight and perhaps even freeze for a short period of time. Earlier this week I smoked some chicken, let the drain pan set overnight under the Smokette. The next day the grease had stiffened, some of it was congealed, and I had room to place in the freezer for the day. I then took it out and it was thick enough to place in a plastic bag, tie up and throw in the garbage can. The drip pan had little grease left and I ran it through the dishwasher ready for my next smoking.
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