Cleaning My Masterbuilt Electric Smoker
If you own an electric smoker one question you have as an owner is how to clean a masterbuilt smoker.
Cleaning my masterbuilt electric smoker. Stamina and lots of it. I ve seen smokers that are just left outside or under a covered porch and the moisture in the air really takes it s toll. Step 3 external cleaning of the electric smoker. Then i cover the top of the drip pan with foil.
Don t forget to use smoke whether you are seasoning or not since the residue will give you a protective layer on the unit which will prevent it from rusting. Rust forms in no time. So after each time you use it to smoke meats you want to clean it. 2nd after smoking i remove all interior parts to my wash pan and clean them with spray nine cleaner and rinse well then dry.
If you haven t used your smoker in a while you can also heat it to its maximum temperature for about one hour and then let it cool down. Any debris and buildup will be warm and easier to remove than debris and buildup that has been hardening in an unused unit. Soapy water your regular dishwashing detergent should work a hardcore brush or sponge. Cleaning an electric smoker is much easier when it has just been used.
In addition to the simplicity behind cleaning your smoker is also the answer as to how often you should clean it. In terms of frequency a good rule of thumb is to clean it every use. When cleaning your smoker mix 50 50 hot water and apple cider vinegar in a spray bottle and shake well. This can be a seemingly daunting task at first but the following will explain how to do it easily and quickly.
Cleaning the outside surfaces of the smoker is generally the easy part. Apply mixture and clean with a soft sponge. After i have cleaned the interior of my electric smoker i like to let things settle. One way to make sure your masterbuilt smoker or any other electric smoker for that matter works effectively for a long period of time is to give it a good regular cleaning.
I really recommend keeping the smoker in a garage or shed when not using it. You can start out by heating your smoker to about two hundred fifty degrees fahrenheit. It is vey important not to use harsh chemicals to clean your smoker. Paul berube 1st i cover the bottom of the water pan where the heavy smoke condenses with heavy aluminum foil.