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A Masterbuilt electric smoker

How to Season a Masterbuilt Electric Smoker

Mads Martigan
Step-by-step instructions to show you how to season a Masterbuilt electric smoker, which includes cleaning and a burn-off to remove factory chemicals and residue.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Clean soft cotton cloth
  • 1 Bucket with a little mild gentle detergent and water
  • Cooking oil with a high smoke point like Avocado or Grapeseed Oil or high heat grill spray
  • 1 Electrical Outlet
  • Smoking Wood Chips Optional
  • 2-3 pieces raw fatty meat like bacon or pork belly Optional

Instructions
 

Clean the Smoker and Components

  • Thoroughly clean the inside walls and removable components such as the water pan, racks, and drip tray with soapy water and a soft, cotton-like cloth to avoid scratching the metal finish.
  • Do not SOAK any areas that are near electrical components. Use a well wrung-out cloth in these areas and never let water pool anywhere in the smoker.
  • Wipe down the inside and components to prevent water spots from forming. Allow the smoker to air-dry.
  • Assemble your smoker. Place ALL of the accessories and components inside the smoker such as the racks, hooks, water pan, wood chip tray, and drip pan.
  • Make sure the exterior drip tray is in place behind the smoker.
    the drip pan and back vent on the back of a masterbuilt electric smoker
  • Put the wood chip loader, empty, into the side of the smoker and twist into position to lock.
    removing the wood chip holder from a masterbuilt electric smoker
  • Apply high heat grill spray in an even coat over the smoker's interior and bottom. Keep the oil away from the electrical and heater elements at the bottom. There is no need to rub cooking oil on the OUTSIDE of an electric smoker.

Factory Burn Off

  • Make sure all of the smoker components are in place.
  • Plug in the smoker and press the power button.
  • Set your temperature to the highest possible setting, which on many Masterbuilt electric smokers is 275°F. Set the timer for 3 hours.
    a masterbuilt electric smoker set to 275 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Make sure to open both the top and rear vents all the way as well.
    the vent open on a masterbuilt electric smoker
  • Close the door and allow the smoker to run for the full 3 hours and then cool.

Optional Steps

  • For the last 1-2 hours of the burn off, add wood chips to the smoker.
  • Place raw pieces of bacon or pork belly on the cooking grates for the last 1-2 hours of the burn off to add meat flavored seasoning to the interior of your smoker.
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