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IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 8.
, follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding
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1” to 2” and smokestack damper halfway.
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do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in grill and
may result in a flash-fire or explosion when lid is opened.
WARNING:
Keep hot coals away from the firebox air shutter to prevent
coals from falling out.
IF USING LIGHTER FLUID, PROCEED TO STEP 8
If using pre-treated charcoal, follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions
regarding the use of their product. Start with 8 pounds of charcoal in cooking
approximately 1” to 2” and smokestack damper halfway.
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charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light ash (ap prox i mate ly 20 minutes).
Step 8
With coals burning strong, close the lids and door. Allow the temperature to
reach 250° F. Maintain this temperature for 2 hours.
Step 9
Increase the temperature to approximately 400° F. This can be achieved by
opening the firebox air shutter and smokestack damper and adding more
charcoal and/or wood (see “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section
of this manual). Maintain this temperature for 1 hour then allow unit to cool
completely.
NOTE: Never exceed 450° F range in cooking chamber. It is important that
the painted exterior of the smoker is not scraped or rubbed during the
curing process.
YOUR BIG HORN SMOKER IS NOW CURED AND
READY FOR USE.
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