Hello All,
After years of wanting a smoker and not getting one I am picking up my new Oklahoma Joe's Highland at Lowe's on Friday. I have done extensive youtubing and have decided to do the following mods right off the bat:
- Baffle/Tuning plate
- Seal smoke stack (supposedly with the tuning plate the factory smoke stack exit height is fine)
- Seal firebox halves and box to cooking chamber with 2000F stove gasket cement
- Install Weber grommet for temp probe leads
- Possibly install lid gasket and latches
I already have my ThermoWorks Smoke X4, plenty of almond and oak in the shed and after spending way more money than anticipated I am ready to cook!
I have a question that I could not find the answer to anywhere on-line so far regarding burning in.
Everyone talks about burning out the factory chemicals and seasoning. To me these seem like they are 2 different steps: Burn out the nasties, let cool then wipe down with oil and burn again, however everyone seems to just wipe out the unit, wipe with oil and then burn it in. How is that removing what we do not want? I also saw a guy on youtube rub down the insides with oil and salt.
Any input will greatly appreciated and I am happy to be a part of your community.
After years of wanting a smoker and not getting one I am picking up my new Oklahoma Joe's Highland at Lowe's on Friday. I have done extensive youtubing and have decided to do the following mods right off the bat:
- Baffle/Tuning plate
- Seal smoke stack (supposedly with the tuning plate the factory smoke stack exit height is fine)
- Seal firebox halves and box to cooking chamber with 2000F stove gasket cement
- Install Weber grommet for temp probe leads
- Possibly install lid gasket and latches
I already have my ThermoWorks Smoke X4, plenty of almond and oak in the shed and after spending way more money than anticipated I am ready to cook!
I have a question that I could not find the answer to anywhere on-line so far regarding burning in.
Everyone talks about burning out the factory chemicals and seasoning. To me these seem like they are 2 different steps: Burn out the nasties, let cool then wipe down with oil and burn again, however everyone seems to just wipe out the unit, wipe with oil and then burn it in. How is that removing what we do not want? I also saw a guy on youtube rub down the insides with oil and salt.
Any input will greatly appreciated and I am happy to be a part of your community.

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