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PREPARING TEXAS PRO-PIT FOR USE
Before cooking, the following steps should be followed to both cure the finish and season the
interior steel. Failure to follow these steps may damage the finish.
Coat all the interior of the firebox and cooking chamber with vegetable oil (do not coat the
cooking grills). The oil may be any vegetable type and can be applied with a towel, rag or basting
brush. An aerosol spray can is ideal and will be the easiest and fastest way to coat the interior.
NOTE: DO NOT APPLY OIL TO THE PAINTED SURFACE OUTSIDE THE SMOKER.
— Build a small fire in the Firebox (refer to our Lighting Your Fire section). The Smoke Stack
Damper (3) and Firebox Damper (29) should be ½ open. Allow the temperature to gradually
rise to no more than 150ºC.
— Close all lids and burn for at least two hours. The longer and the more gradually heat rises,
the better.
— Care should be taken not to scrape or rub any surface during the curing process.
— After you have burned your fire for 2 hours or more, you will notice a shiny black coating
developing on the inside of your smoker. This is a protective resin that comes from the
burning wood. This resin will help seal the inside of the smoker for many fantastic cooks
ahead.
— It is advisable to repeat this process on a yearly basis to help prolong the life of your smoker.
— Ensure that you hang an empty tin can from the Grease Can Holder (37) under the Cooking
Chamber (STEP 24). A tin must be placed under the grease hole at all times and will need
to be checked regularly to ensure it is not full. Always wait until the smoker has fully cooled
before emptying or replacing the can.
— Your Hark Texas Pro-Pit is now ready for use.
WARNING
DO NOT APPLY OIL TO THE EXTERNAL PAINTED SURFACE OF THE SMOKER.
DO NOT APPLY OIL TO THE CHARCOAL GRATES, COOKING GRILLS OR ASH
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