Cookshack Model 050/055 Operator’s Manual, Ver. 06.1
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Wood Selection
Caution: The maximum amount of wood to be used in a Model
050/055 is 6 ounces—approximately 3 chunks. Do not overload the
wood box.
You may use any fruit or nut hardwood in your smoker, as long as it has good flavoring abilities. Use about
two ounces (1 chunk of Cookshack wood) for 20 pounds of meat. The most popular woods for smoking are
hickory, mesquite, apple and cherry. All of these are available from Cookshack at TOLL FREE 1-800-423-
0698. Other regional favorites are alder, beech, pecan, maple, oak, buttonwood and mangrove. Use local
woods only if it is sized properly.
Use only dry wood. Wet wood will release acids that will damage heating elements and reduce the length of
their life.
Preparing the Oven for Cooking
1. Line the bottom of the Model 050/055 with aluminum foil and punch a hole in the foil corresponding to
the drain hole located in the floor of the Model 050/055. Discard the foil and replace it after each cooking.
2. Slide the drain pan (provided) into the rails on the bottom of the oven to catch the drippings from the
product you are cooking.
3. Cover the grease deflector (see oven diagram) with foil for easy cleaning. Discard the foil and replace it
after each cooking.
4. Place the properly loaded wood box in the Model 050/055. Do not change the wood box’s position during
cooking cycle. It covers the burner and wood and prevents grease from dripping onto the heat source and
creating strong fumes.
Loading the Oven with Meat
1. The maximum cooking capacity of your Model 050/055 is 35 lbs. of heavy cuts of meat, 20 lbs. of ribs,
and 10 chickens. Do not overload your Model 050/055.
2. Keep meat approximately 1” from the back and side of the oven walls at all times.
3. Arrange load with less meat on lower grill. Blanket loading on the bottom grill can block heat and
smoke from traveling to the top of the Model 050/ 055. This will result in undercooked meat on the
upper grills.
4. When the Model 050/ 055 is loaded according to the above instructions, close and latch the door. Fasten
latches securely.
Setting the Cooking Temperature
1. Turn the Temperature Control Knob to the desired temperature. Heat up will take from 30 to 90
minutes, depending on the load and outside temperature.
2. Do not preheat the Model 050/055 unless preheating is specified in the recipe you are using.
3. When you think the product is finished, turn the Temperature Control Knob to OFF. If the product is
done to your satisfaction, remove from Model 050/055. If the product is not done to your satisfaction,
continue to smoke-cook, checking for doneness at intervals. When the product is finished, you may also
then turn the temperature setting to 140°F for a maximum 6 hours for holding.
