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Before You Light It: 5 Smoker Maintenance Tips for Spring
Spring’s around the corner, and if you’re thinking about firing up the smoker, a little maintenance now will save you a lot of frustration later. Here are 5 quick smoker maintenance tips to get you dialed in before cook season hits:
1. Clean out the ash & grease - Old ash messes with airflow and grease buildup is a flare-up waiting to happen. Start the season fresh.
2. Check seals, gaskets & doors - If smoke is leaking, flavor (and heat) is too. Replace worn gaskets and make sure doors close tight.
3. Inspect your fire system - Pellet smokers: check the auger and igniter. Drum and offset guys: make sure vents move freely and aren’t rusted shut.
4. Calibrate your thermometer - Don’t trust last year’s readings. A quick temp check now prevents overcooked ribs later.
5. Wipe it down & protect it - Clean the exterior, hit metal parts with a little oil, and make sure your cover is ready. Smokers like love too.
A little prep goes a long way toward better cooks all spring and summer.What’s the one thing you always forget to check before your first cook of the season?
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Before You Light It: 5 Smoker Maintenance Tips for Spring
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