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Title: Season then immediate cook?
Post by: Piksil on June 16, 2018, 04:22:06 PM

Afternoon all, from hot IL!
Question: any issues with smoking right after the initial seasoning is completed? (Got a late start trying to connect WiFi, but seasoning now!) Smells so good, and wife and daughter want something tonight. Thinking of just throwing some chicken breasts in--no brine, no rub, just season and smoke (may use up any unused hickory Steve sent for seasoning, plus some cherry chips I have).
Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Season then immediate cook?
Post by: Pork Belly on June 16, 2018, 05:52:33 PM

The difference is season-smoke & season-rest-smoke, is slight. All the steps do help to make tasty food BUT you can still make great food quickly.

There are no rule to BBQ on guidelines.

Title: Re: Season then immediate cook?
Post by: Piksil on June 16, 2018, 07:52:31 PM

Thanks PB!
Box had cooled down to 122* by the time I started it up again. Used what was left of the hickory chunks from seasoning, and added 2oz cherry chips (at 250* set temp, wondering about combustion, but I kept the chips near the front, which was the coolest spot in the tray with seasoning). Getting whiffs of Dr. Pepper at first  :)

Title: Re: Season then immediate cook?
Post by: Piksil on June 17, 2018, 01:35:52 PM

Follow up:
No combustion of chips, turned to charcoal chips. Smoked about 2 hrs 15 min. Very moist, but done. Great color (cherry!). Great flavor.
Success.

Title: Re: Season then immediate cook?
Post by: Durangosmoker on June 17, 2018, 05:41:21 PM

Congratulations on a successful smoke. I see much good eats ahead for you and your family and friends.