I have just purchased a new SM009-2 from CS. What are the most common pitfalls that I should avoid when setting up and using for the first time?
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on your purchase.
The 1st time around is easy...season it according to the instructions. 2-4 oz of wood, 250o for 4 hrs. After that:
Foil the bottom of the smoker and the top of the wood box. Makes for EZ clean-up
Don't go overboard on wood. 2-4 oz of wood will give you plenty of smoke flavor. At some point the blue smoke turns clear...don't panic; you're still getting smoke.
Read up on Smokin's 101's
Concentrate on determining proper doneness vs using strict cooking times.
Don't be tempted to open the door and peek every hour, you'll only prolong your cook time.
Buy a digital probe thermometer. There are many options discussed in the Thermometer section.
Keep notes as you go...they'll help you develop a better end result.
Good luck. Keep us posted as you go.
The 1st time around is easy...season it according to the instructions. 2-4 oz of wood, 250o for 4 hrs. After that:
Foil the bottom of the smoker and the top of the wood box. Makes for EZ clean-up
Don't go overboard on wood. 2-4 oz of wood will give you plenty of smoke flavor. At some point the blue smoke turns clear...don't panic; you're still getting smoke.
Read up on Smokin's 101's
Concentrate on determining proper doneness vs using strict cooking times.
Don't be tempted to open the door and peek every hour, you'll only prolong your cook time.
Buy a digital probe thermometer. There are many options discussed in the Thermometer section.
Keep notes as you go...they'll help you develop a better end result.
Good luck. Keep us posted as you go.
Welcome to the forum.
Don't plug it in to a GCFI outlet until it has been seasoned.
Read the 101s
Check out MainelyDave
Don't open the door
Ask questions
Don't take food safety lightly
Post pictures
Have fun
Don't plug it in to a GCFI outlet until it has been seasoned.
Read the 101s
Check out MainelyDave
Don't open the door
Ask questions
Don't take food safety lightly
Post pictures
Have fun
Congrats on the new smoker and welcome to the CS forum!
The fine cooks above have you started down the correct path. I'd suggest reading lessons for new users.. Make sure you read the Ten Commandments part,learn rule #10, it is best advise you can get...or at least some of us think that!
Good notes on all cooks will be your best friend.
The fine cooks above have you started down the correct path. I'd suggest reading lessons for new users.. Make sure you read the Ten Commandments part,learn rule #10, it is best advise you can get...or at least some of us think that!
Good notes on all cooks will be your best friend.
Don't forget to put a drip pan under the bottom drain hole.
Congrats! Welcome and ask questions.
Welcome.
Check out this link, at the top of the Open Section.
Lessons for new users
Get familiar with the layout of the forum. Most items have their own sections.
Then pick one thing and learn and practice and have lots of fun.
Don't worry about asking questions, we'll help where we can.
Check out this link, at the top of the Open Section.
Lessons for new users
Get familiar with the layout of the forum. Most items have their own sections.
Then pick one thing and learn and practice and have lots of fun.
Don't worry about asking questions, we'll help where we can.