Are You Using this Toxic Product on Your Smoker?

As spring approaches, many of us will be seasoning our smokers. I describe the products I like and those I avoid in this video when doing so.
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[@ac5737]

Hey Jeremy. Can you pin my comment for no reason? Thanks.

[@caljerm]

#Pin4TheWIN

[@JohnDoe-nq5pk]

The mad man bbq scientist done it. Even the Florida man nods in respect

[@stevemahatcke5046]

Lol

[@angeltijerina8057]

Beast! 💪🥩

[@SevenHunnid]

I love to do food videos while smoking weed on my KZbin channel, to cure people’s boredom 🙇‍♂️

[@meme-yc4ks]

Inorganic chemistry was a hell of a class to pass. This man was a teacher. Prolly best to listen and learn.

[@rdot980]

O-chem is the worst....so I've heard. My degree is in computer engineering, so I avoided that stuff.

[@DRV-mt5dd]

I think you meant organic; unless PAM is silicone spray, lol.

[@madjeepernh6834]

I've been searching for years on how to treat the outside of my homebuilt smoker, I was about ready for a ceramicoat....so glad you made this video when you did!!!!

[@ToneNewEra]

Every 3rd smoke apply beef tallow just b4 you finish the cook so pit is warm still. Has worked for years and years

[@rjtompkins2507]

Nice to see you doing videos again. I missed the zoom call being at work but I agree with what you said here. I love using pam.

[@mr.m8539]

I always appreciate your videos because of the scientific information you provide.

[@2014gusgus]

You’re gonna ruffle some feathers with this one 😂😂😂

[@joejones5637]

Learned a few things today about grills, and maintenance. Thanks

[@chrisdroblyn]

I've been missing you in my notifications bar. Glad to see you popup.

[@Brady832]

I was just think of this the other day. My thought has always been that I wouldn’t want to breath in certain oils either when they are being “cured” onto the metal. Maybe if these oils are not theoretically safe anyways however we use them around our food all the time. Great video!

[@miguelzamora777]

Thanks for the continued education I sure appreciate it.

[@hubbahdabut]

I've been looking at getting a less automagic smoker for a while, but the bigger the smoker the more you have to clean it... eek cleaning and me are at most frenemies, great video on seasoning it though, i do have to say, the title drew me in trying to figure out how to not poison my family, but i learned something far more awesome in the process

[@TheOriginalFaxon]

Cooking sprays are actually a great option for seasoning something that doesn't need a perfect amazing non-stick coating, and it makes an average seasoning as well for cast iron. The cooking sprays I've used for seasoning cast iron all used lecithin as one of the ingredients, and it seems like this lecithin content helps polymerize into a more even layer more quickly. I do not recommend it personally, but if you are just trying to seal something in a way that's food safe, honestly it sounds like a fantastic option!

[@L.Scott_Music]

Ah, there you are. Just this morning I posted on your FB asking if all was OK since it's been a while since your last video. And, haha, here you are just hours later. I guess I should have held out one more day. Thanks for this. I was about to get a smoker until my financial world turned upside down. But hoping to get one this spring, so this is useful.

[@noahbelcher5182]

What an amazing video! Great job!

[@Hankxiong]

You need to try this! I use to smoke alot in the old smoker but i got rid of it years ago. Decided to pick up a cheap propane smoke hollow smoker. The thing didn’t work i spent 2-3 hrs trying to get the burner to stay ignited. Needless to say it never stayed on more than 3mins. I gave up seeing as it was getting late (4am). I lit the only piece of lump charcoal i had left put a few chunk wood and wood chips into the burn tray. Threw it in the smoker and prayed something happened. Smoke was created but in this wisconsin winter. Smoker temps never went above 80-100. I got to tired and decided to go to bed. Woke up 4 hrs later. To my surprise my brisket had bark! It kinda dried out some bits of the brisket. I wrapped it up in foil threw it in the air fryer and cooked it at 375 for 4hrs. The brisket turned out amazing! I some how salvaged it and the smoke flavor was immensely better than I expected. Sorry for the long msg. Thought i’d share my experience.

[@Keith80027]

I can't wait for some of your cooks on this smaller unit as I could use it in my backyard with the FS-80.

I've seasoned carbon steel pan with flaxseed oil. Polymorized faster but not reliable and flaking easily. Canola/peanut/sunflower have been durable seasonings. For my BBQ, I start with thin coats so I don't have sticky residu and have always the same process : When I finish cooking : Brush, clean and pass a thin coat of oil in the inside when the BBQ is still hot. Next time, clean outside and thin coat of oil on the outside.

[@brianhorst5860]

Question: How far away is your smoker to your fence, and are you concerned about the wood warping.

[@ryanpasmore3676]

Great info there Jeremy! Love your content & I'll take your latest advice when starting to build smokers in the coming months 👍

[@csuwatson04]

Dude! Thank you so much for this! I just got notified that my Workhorse Pit is on its way and I've been super hesitant as to all the recommendations to keep using boiled linseed oil for seasoning. Just another reason why I joined your Patreon.

[@Cookingsoon]

I saw your video with the butcher/farm in Princeton, Ky. I live in Paducah and have never heard of it. I’m a backyard guy and I LOVE LOVE LOVE BBQn’ thank you for that advice. U have over taken Franklin BBQ(🐐) on my watchlist. Thank you.

[@scorpman300]

simple rule to follow is if you can eat it or drink it with no deadly reaction , meaning it is safe to eat or drink then it is ok to use. i dont use cooking wine, just like the great cajun chef Justin Wilson used to say if you cant drink it you cant cook with it. great video.

[@gregjago3012]

Glad you kept the fat stack,really enjoyed the video on it, cheers from canada

[@glennroberts1852]

As always, great info.

[@MadScientistBBQ]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bodeine454]

I need to get in on our offset smoker soon and clean and seal it with cooking spray. I negected it last year so this is on my soon to do list 👍

[@Rcp-pi8vo]

Well done Jeremy!! Hope all is well!

[@robertneill5511]

Good info... Thank you.

[@douglasdemaret3108]

What s the best way to clean the black grease on the cooking grates?

[@kennylakits4093]

Great info. !!!

[@gregmonger5747]

Thank you for this safety tip.

[@dillanmorro3668]

Does the fan up by your stack effect the draw and temperatures at all?

[@bennygilbert8764]

Hey Jeremy, any chance you can do a smoked whole shoulder clod video if you haven't already?

[@RaleighSmoke]

Interesting stuff. What about paint or clear coats on an offset?

[@kentmarsh6442]

That's what I'm wondering. I painted my big smoker last year with bbq paint. I hope I don't screw up.

[@johnkirk3279]

Awesome!😁❤🤍💙

[@brendan3081]

Hey jeremy, hope not to be bothersome but i had a question about the knotty wood pellets, figured the most recent video has greatest chance of engagement. Im doing a brisket in a week and wanted your opinion of doing the almond wine with plum vs just almond plum. After watching your videos i know you down right love the plum, but im worried the almond wine mixed with it might be to "sweet" of smoke. Ive never used the knotty wood product before so im unaware as to the flavor profile they impart. I can say tho that my typical brisket prep is between that of a full on rub and the simple salt and pepper. I usually use a bit of paprika, celary salt and dry mustard with salt and pepper personally. Any thoughts you have would be sweet, thanks

[@bubblehead7680]

I have used Grapeseed oil on my cast iron and imagine it would be perfect for this too.

[@sdotbrooks]

Love the scientist specific vids. Should I coat smoker with Waygu fat?

[@olddominionmedic1519]

Is it really anything to do with BBQ or smokers unless you break out the leaf blower ?

[@donaldwilliamson1227]

What do you use / how do you clean your grates?

[@ChocoTacoMan]

I hope a video on that new structure is coming soon. Take care!

[@ggarden8432]

I've have always used natural beeswax and grape seed oil mix. it works great.

[@coldfire2812]

Great video!!!

[@bobroberts3628]

Hey Jeremy, as always a very informative and entertaining video. Question-I have a half face cord of hickory I bought almost 3 years ago. I haven't used all of it and wonder if it is still ok to use. It isnt moldy and has been outside the entire time. It has turned a bit gray. What do you think? Thanks!

[@MadScientistBBQ]

Yes, absolutely fine to use

[@johnnywoodmusic]

Thank you. This is why I don't eat any seed oils. Most of them were created to lubricate machinery.

[@nad11158]

Thanks going to do this today. When is your next BBQ Competition would like to come meet you.

[@buckaroomanreh]

Like seasoning a cast iron but the outside which doesn't come into contact with th food so does it really matter? Love your stuff you have helped my smoke game so much. Everything in moderation and to each their own.

[@madjeepernh6834]

It absolutely matters! You don't want it to rust.

[@scotto541]

The solution to sticky oil coating, does that also work with cast iron pan? If you mess up a little and it's a bit sticky to tacky just heat it up hotter or longer?

[@jimshackelford_icu812]

So what did you do about your workhorse when it came with Lin seed oil on it ? Can you get that off of it or did you cover it with Pam?

[@Dev_Everything]

Hey glad to see you are back making videos...bout time man.

[@incognito4065]

What are your thoughts on using an oven cleaner like Easy Off to clean both the inside and outside of a grill, like a Char-Griller, or any inexpensive grill?

[@charlesprice7790]

Does the fan at the top of your stack effect the air flow thru the pit? I have a similar set up and made the stack like a chimney thru my roof. It really draws more air thru the smoker now.

[@elirios9703]

Would store bought lard work also, I'm wondering! 🤔

[@jerryshoescuffer2133]

Upper traps looking good, Jeremy!

[@SamMaeder]

I really want to make an offset. I got a welder for Christmas and would love to do a project like that with it.

[@ern153]

Is that stuff that is used to seal wood butcher blocks or cutting boards? If so is it safe for that purpose?

[@chrisrobertssr8133]

Is there a video about that structure your grill is in?? That looks fascinating

[@coxrocks25]

I have to douse my smoker in canola oil just about every cook? What am I doing wrong?

[@salcalderon2125]

Awesome video! Very informative. I have a Traeger and wonder if I should treat it the same even though it's a pellet grill. Love your videos brother! 🙏🏽

[@corey1788]

Pellet grills are painted. He’s referring to protecting the outside of offset smokers with no finish on them. I’ve seen people put oil coatings on painted offsets but it’s really not necessary.

[@salcalderon2125]

@@corey1788 thank you 👍🏽

[@dewayneandrews642]

I'll have to give that a try & used sum Pam cooking spray on the outside of grill instead of using linseed oil... Good information Jeremy... The industrial oil u was referring to ; where can y get it from?? Also can u use talo to season outside of grill??

[@coffeeandrage686]

Informative video as always. As a side note, I want the playlist you use for the vids. Would love to have stuff like that playing when I'm cooking.

[@LeviathanPits]

AFAIK, once boiled linseed oil has polymerized all of additional drying agents will have off-gassed. If you're running an insulated firebox there's literally no way you can use canola oil as the exterior will never get hot enough to polymerize it, whereas boiled linseed oil polymerizes at ambient temperatures over time (about a week in my experience). Just be careful to apply a thin coat on only the exterior surfaces (that won't be in contact with food), and not have it dripping all over the place and you'll be good to go.

[@gregory2709]

I get him cautioning the use of linseed oil, but overall I agree with you. I'm fairly certain that FatStack smoker he's using in this video was originally seasoned with linseed oil as well. The "patina" finish, I mean.

[@gmoore85]

Would love to see a Camp Chef Apex review

[@ptpbarry]

Is there a necessity to season the outside if you have a smoker that is painted vs raw metal?

[@joesebalj956]

Have you noticed that fan pulling more convection through the Smoker?

[@BGWA2]

I'd love to see some details on your BBQ shack that you have there- I'm building something similar right now and would love some ideas, can't decide how I want to set up exhaust fans. Maybe a future video idea?

[@joesebalj956]

I myself was looking into, converting my shed into a smoke house, wondering if that exhaust fan pulls too much of a draft on that stack?

[@CaptRich-bi3gp]

@@joesebalj956 I've built a few. If you feel you are getting too much draw simply turn off your fan.

[@charliezicolillo]

Hi Jeremy what about using a Ryobi 18 or 40 volt wetdry vac so it will be way less dust all over.

[@coffeensteak]

i used the lineseed oil on the out side by wipeing it on then avocado oil on the inside

[@jtrachel]

I have a pellet smoker, Trager.Should this be done on that as well?

[@fmmaj9noname332]

Linseed oil is a popular anti-rust and polymerizer for cast iron skillets, but it flakes off and gets into any food getting cooked!

[@sjb103052]

Good info and all but if you want to avoid using aerosols and don’t want to pay for a commercial cooking oil, you can always do what I do and use tallow. I always have enough beef fat from trimmings to render a panful just about every time I cook. More than enough to save some and to paint some onto the smoker.

[@boo2wo505]

I just treated the outside of my 250 with boiled linseed oil. How do i remove it?

[@grantjamrock3812]

Isn't Pam just butane in a can with some oil?

[@mrheyz]

I am looking into getting a Blue Smoke Smoker, any thoughts Jeremy?

[@ourlifeinwyoming4654]

Spot on.

[@80redbarron]

I've seen oil put on painted rigs. Does that make sense? I would think the paint is effectively doing the same thing as the oil.

[@backyardbque1964]

so does spraying your pit with PAM prevent it from rusting?

[@noaharciba3171]

Would you do this the same way if your pit was raw instead of painted?

[@jimg7481]

should u spray pam on inside of a Traeger for the first burn off, or should u used pam on the second time u use the grill, or should it at all on the inside or outside, Thanks

[@Jim-kk9zt]

Great info! Thank you!

[@alexblack6421]

On a side note I haven’t been able to bbq in a few months…. First night back I made beef short ribs, tri tip, and a Chuck that all came out like I hadn’t taken a break lol. Low and slow and forget about it lol

[@gordonretherford5451]

You missed the bottom of the firebox.

[@spencerhinckley8755]

No issues with Pam using propane and butane in their cooking sprays?

[@troyalcorn4558]

Satisfying to watch.

[@Psalms144_1_2]

Thank you, great video.

[@2005Pilot]

Canola for mine- just got that twin pak from Costco

[@dubbified]

I dumped two bottles of trader joes sunflower oil into a pump spray bottle, and used it to cure my sidesmoker. No byproduct smells, nice deep nonstick finish, not sticky like pam.

[@Gruntlyfe0311]

Can you do a video like this for Pellet smokers?

[@AviLazar]

Why do we want to coat the outside of our smokers? Mine is a stainless steel rectec.

[@georgee5331]

Sweetbabyjeebus that's a giant freaking fire for this!

[@MadScientistBBQ]

Speeds up the process!

[@ethanbrazile6934]

Maybe a dumb question, but how do you think shellac would work

[@bew1769]

Is that fan going to change your draft because of the venturi effect? Great video as always.

[@UnknownMOI]

I was thinking the same thing about the fan.

[@barrygolden9823]

You beat me to it! I was wondering the same thing!

[@philmaro84]

As much as I think this is helpful, I think you really need to point out the difference between raw linseed oil vs other kinds. Raw linseed is just pure oil without the metallic salts. I imagine that the raw version is fine and the same as pam

[@MadScientistBBQ]

Raw linseed oil is perfectly fine. Just as suitable as any other oil

[@pokes986]

Lighter fluid should be the #1 never use on a smoker or grill lol

[@fusion210]

The smell takes me back to family cookouts.

[@The_Real_Goodboy_Link]

13:12 oh my, that's a real beauty!

[@larrymathews7194]

Thanks for the great information... I do appreciate more practical vids as well as cooking vids. Question: you stated that some oils when they get too hot will turn black. With that in mind what would you use on a copper-colored smoker or a stainless smoker? TIA

[@SuperPfeif]

Awesome stuff man!

[@mtmarcy4495]

Your 1975t land yet? Ordered mine after your review and she's done and waiting to ship. Can't wait to see some more vids with your new pit! I'm curious though... it comes with linseed oil finish. Will other types of oils work well on existing finish or do you plan to strip it down somehow?

[@petemitchum3198]

Great question. I have a 1975 and was wondering the same thing.

[@philmaro84]

It uses Raw linseed oil which is perfectly fine

[@mtmarcy4495]

@@philmaro84 Workhorse recommends that you use boiled linseed oil for restoring finish. I'd assumed that this is what they use in production as well.

[@philmaro84]

@@mtmarcy4495 I have a 1975 its RAW linseed oil as is posted on their website

[@mtmarcy4495]

@@philmaro84 I'll check that out. Thanks. It's somewhat confusing for those of us who are new to this whole thing because in a Quetorial video put out by none other than JD himself, he specifically states that he's using BOILED linseed oil, making the distinction that he will not be using RAW linseed oil. He then proceeds walk us through the selection and application of "BOLLED linseed ole" to his 1969, even going so far as to show a can of "RAW linseed ole" being placed back on the shelf at the store.

[@mrheyz]

Where is the video from the NC visit?

[@pacman_17]

The Fat Stack was looking rough. Its satisfying to clean off the carbon buildup having the smoker looking new again

[@whiskeythoughtswithob7909]

I saw a picture in a review video of you with a combo grill. Two years ago I bought a chargriller combo and added a fire box, first thing i smoked was a brisket and ive been hooked ever since. I've ruined my last two briskets. Have I ever cleaned the grill before today? Nope. I did a lot of research and im hoping i was having a creosote issue. I found this video after i spent a couple hours cleaning my shitty but loveable grill. I went to lowes and got a 7-1 to use as a scraper and a wire brush almost exactly like you have, felt pretty pleased with myself i did it almost exactly the way you did, didnt know about the pam trick and will use that next time. I dont know if youll see this but im curious if youve ever had an issue with the harsh chemical taste even while burning clean? If you dont answer thats totally cool, love your content