I don't know if the ceramics absorb odors, but my first "real" smoker was a stainless electric and I asked the maker about this. I was told an occasional fish would not affect the smoker, but if I was going to smoke a lot of fish, I should have a dedicated fish smoker.
Pit Barrel Cooker
Blaze 32" Gasser with Sear Station and Rotisserie
Jenn-Air 6 Burner w/ Dual Oven and Stainless Flat Top
Camp Chef Explorer 60EX with Grill Box and Griddle
Thermoworks Thermapen Mk4
Maverick ET-733 2-Probe Wireless Thermometer
Thermopro TP20 2-Probe Wireless Thermometer
Anova 900W Sous Vide Immersion Circulator
Selection of Grandma's Antique Cast Iron Cookware
Bayou Classic Stainless Steel Oyster/Turkey Cooker
Weber Standard Size Chimney Starter
Foodsaver Vac Sealer
I've never had an issue on the BGE, and I've smoked a fair amount of fish. Of course, I also do an annual high-temp burnout. But I can't remember any residual odor/flavor.
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I've heard the same thing from any smoker. I do a lot of salmon and never noticed it either. Just clean up the drippings, or the foil if you use it to catch your drippings. Follow common sense and you'll be fine.
Thanks Everyone. I was concerned about the ceramic absorbing the odour, kind of like why it's not good to use lighter fluid, etc. to start the fire. Fish smoking, here I come. Smoked sprats are a big favourite of mine.
Me thinks it is one of those ol’wives tales.
BTW, I’ve got a friend who swears by the cedar plank thing & salmon. I sort of tried to tell him about what is really going on, in mid-stream of conversation he said: "Mmmmmm, the smell & taste of that smoke, there’s nothing like it", and he smacked his lips. At that point I just shut up & said no more. I value his friendship more than whatever point I could make.
any way you cook fish is fine with me.....grilled, blackened, planked, smoked, poached, raw, fried, strawberry-jalapeño, baked, dried, griddled, highway, fire pit.....
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