If you re new to smoking meats and fish you are in for a real treat.
Using an electric smoker for the first time.
Martin suggests using a good ol charcoal grill.
You re smoking meat for the first time so you probably don t have a smoker yet.
The only difference here is that you might only be able to fit.
When this happens treat your smoker like new and go through the wash dry and oil process again.
Usually the electric smoker is fully heated in 25 to 35.
Tips on how to use an electric smoker and easy marinades and rubs for fish beef and chicken too.
Follow these steps to clean your smoker before using it for the first time.
Since you made the great decision of buying an electric smoker you don t have to worry too much because working an electric smoker is very beginner friendly.
To help ensure that your wood doesn t burn out before your meat is done you should soak it in water first for up to 30 minutes.
First it will ensure that any nasty residue from the manufacturing process is removed before you actually cook food in your smoker.
Over time you may get a build up of charcoal or grease on the interior walls or a spill may occur.
We can do a few things to help.
Then let it cool down and clean it.
But believe me there are good reasons to do so.
The objective is to burn off any residue on the cooking racks chip tray or stainless steel housing that may have accumulated during the manufacturing process.
Electric smokers main appeal is their ease of operation over charcoal or propane smokers.
Now leave the smoker on for up to two to three hours.
Using chunks when smoking meat.
Try these then check out our roundup of easy smoker recipes too.
If you re a serious smoker then you probably want to cook your meat all day long rather than just a few hours at a time.
The manual that came with it should explain how to do this and in most cases the process will involve coating the surfaces on the inside and the racks of the smoker with cooking oil.
Let me show you some tips tricks and great electric smoker recipes we ve come up with thus far.
If you are a first time smoker you are probably asking yourself how do i use this darn thing.
If this is the first time you are using your electric smoker you have to cure or season it first.
Turn it on and set the temperature to 275 degrees.
Pre season your smoker before using it for the first time.
It may seem like a real pain in the rump extra step to have to season your smoker before you use it.
Fill the woods if needed.
First before we modify anything always double check that the wood chip tray is clean each time you use your smoker.
There are even ways to improvise that will improve your smokers output.
So there you are your new smoker is primed and ready for adventures in smoking.
Preheat the smoker before using.
