How to Season A Smoker

How to Season A Smoker
#stickburner #smoker #bbq
Seasoning the Outlaw Patio Smoker
We are excited to add the Outlaw Patio Smoker to our collection. It's a solid pit with a ton of great feature that most patio style smokers are lacking.
Today we are going to cover the process we do in order to season a new pit. It's pretty straight forward but seasoning you smoker allows you the time to learn the pit before you actually start smoking on it.
First thing first, we need to get the pit clean before we do anything else. With all of the welding and fabrication it takes to build one of these pits, there is always a possibility that a small amount of welding slag, dust, or metal shavings will be in the bottom of the pit. Take the time and rinse the pit out with water. Don't worry about rust because we are about to put a fire in it as soon as its clean.
To build a fire in this Patio model, we will take the fire basket out to add the charcoal. I used about a half a chimney of lump charcoal. If you do not have a chimney to judge this with, a half pan of lump charcoal is a great starting point. We then placed the back in the fire box and lit it with two fire starters. Leaving the doors open for a few minutes allows the fire to catch a little quicker.
Once the smoker comes up to temp and the cook chamber dries out, its time to get some cooking spray applied. You can use any time of cooking oil you would like but I would stick with a vegetable or canola oil. You want to get all the surfaces covered and continue to hold a steady temp around the 350-400 range.
Now is a great time to play with the air flow on the smoker to learn how it reacts. This will help you once its time to start cooking on your new pit.
Keep the pit running clean and check it every 30 minutes or so. Add wood as you need it and let the pit do its job.
Once you are satisfied with the seasoning process you are ready to cook!!
This pit ran like a dream and was a blast to learn. We look forward to learning this pit and have a ton of great ideas for videos in the future.
If you are looking for a new patio smoker or stick burner make sure to check out outlawpatio.com/
outlawbbqsmokers.com/
Also here is the how-to-guide for this pit...outlawpatio.com/how-to-guide
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[@brandonwalmsley1863]

I’m so happy someone finally did a video about seasoning a pit. When I got into grilling and smoking this is a step I completely ignored. Next new smoker will be seasoned! Thank you!!

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

Thanks!! For me the best time to learn the pit is during seasoning and not when you got a $100 brisket on there lol...

[@brandonwalmsley1863]

Swine Life BBQ AMEN 🙏

[@evandurkovic7931]

Best video I've seen on seasoning a smoker. Beautiful pit

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

Thanks!

[@JahisLovePsalms]

Raw virgin Coconut oil is best

[@Nomad22280]

@@JahisLovePsalms coconut oil isn't a high temperature oil though :(

[@renebanda7743]

Pit looks awesome! Can't wait to see some cooks on it! I have some of your rub on the way. Can't wait to use it!

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

Thanks for your support!

[@oscaralford4627]

Greattttt video. I pick up my new 250 gallon offset in about a week. Mannnn i cant wait. Thanks for the tips bud!!

[@slimnoodle8136]

That’s real nice Clark!

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

Thanks!!

[@jimomalley1518]

Awesome !

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

Jim Omalley thanks!!

[@mattburns4407]

Good lookin pit!

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

Thanks, it sure is!

[@williambiddinger6486]

Currently building my own smoker. Love the wheels the cart is on. Anyone know where to get a set?

[@unclepookiebbq]

Good looking pit! Great video!

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

Uncle Pookie BBQ thank you sir!

[@davidcrenshaw2942]

Thanks, Mark. Great video! I think I’m going to pull the trigger on this smoker. It’s exactly what I need. I have a quick question, did you keep it at 400° for the entire seasoning process? Thanks.

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

Thanks! Definitely one of the best pits I have cooked on. I kept it at 400 for about an hour or so. Then backed it down to 275 before throwing some chickens on lol.

[@Cookoutcoach]

Congrats on the new pit Mark. I was just talking to Jay about his pits a couple of weeks ago, ive seen a few at some recent competitions and they look incredible. This little patio model I think will be a good one for a lot of folks

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

It’s a great pit! Perfect size for the backyard!

[@TangDominates]

When you’re draining grease out of the drain valve do you attach a bucket to it or just set one on the ground. If you do hang one is there a particular bucket or method to hang it? My patio comes in a few days and can’t wait!

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

Honestly, I use aluminum pan in the bottom of the pit and throw them away when they get dirty. Then just wipe out the bottom with a paper towel. I have never used the drain lol.

[@christopherkelle6131]

After seeing a few videos that feature this outlaw I checked out the outlaw website. There isn’t any pricing information. If you don’t mind saying; what is the price range of this model? Also how does it compare to a similar size Lone Star Grillz offset?

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

These pits are in the $3400 range. As far as comparing them I have not cooked on a Lonestar but I can tell you the outlaw is truly hand built and has great air flow.

[@edwardmachado4314]

What thickness is cooking camber and firebox

[@joeyspangenberg3934]

Hi Mark. I am getting close to ordering the Outlaw Patio model. I am wondering if I can order this directly through Jay or if I have to go through a dealer to order it?

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

I would reach out to jay first. He will be able to direct you better. Your gonna love it!

[@joeyspangenberg3934]

Swine Life BBQ Thanks!

[@brotherjayblaze3947]

CAN THEY ....DESIGN A SMOKER LIKE THIS , ...WITH A GRILL DESIGN......? ( where you can smoke and grill in the same chamber) ?

[@thisismyyt985]

Now that you've had this pit a while, how do you like it?

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

LOVE IT!! Its a solid pit and runs perfect. Almost too easy to cook with!!

[@progers5019]

nice pit. By now you've probably cooked everything on it at least once. lol

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

Thanks! Working on it lol!

[@SM-cg2dc]

👍🏻🇺🇸

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

Thanks!

[@greatjuankenobi217]

How much this beast cost and how thick is the metal?

[@misohoney4656]

Nice Pit but for $3400, I'd expect a slide-out rack.

[@kenlane688]

Agreed, that would be much better with an upper and lower slide out rack.

[@guitarwilly81]

Is the hybrid bigger?

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

Yes, the patio is 24x40 and the hybrid I have is 28x60.

[@steveguzman6640]

Love your hat where can I buy one at?

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

Thanks! We are working on getting them on our website soon. swinelifebbq.com It will be a few weeks but it is in the works.

[@steveguzman6640]

@@SwineLifeBBQ I will go to your website as I really want to try some of your rubs. I will keep my eye open for your hats thank you again Sir. Have a blessed day, please don't stop making videos I have already learned a few things from them.

[@chadwallace3598]

What’s the thickness of the steel on those?

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

I think 1/4”. I will verify.

[@corrysmith6109]

are you able to move this by your self easily?

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

Oh yea. No problem.

[@corrysmith6109]

@@SwineLifeBBQ thank you for the fast reply man I’m interested in this thing! It’s perfect for what I need! One more question I’ve looked a lot of places before asking what materials is the handles?

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

@@corrysmith6109 these are laser etched aluminum.

[@EZCompanyCollectibles]

How much this smoker costs?

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

americanoutdoorusa.com/store/Outlaw-Smokers-2440-Front-Load-Patio-Cart-p142689869.

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

They are a great pits. Definitely not your average stick burner.

[@EZCompanyCollectibles]

@@SwineLifeBBQ how much is it? Got some pricey ones myself. Curious of exactly how much

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

I attached the link. It may not have worked. They run right at $3400. Sorry about that.

[@greathornedowl3644]

IMHO don't care for the aerosol nonstick sprays, prefer simple spray bottle of (cheap) olive oil, canola oil, or peanut oil. I'd have removed grates first time around so I could get entire insides then put them back in for 2nd / 3rd coating

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

Great point! It didn't take too long to get it seasoned after cooking butts on it lol. Thanks!

[@rickmiller2668]

3300 bucks,but it is quality

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

That they are! Built like a tank.