Smoker Temperature Ranges; First Use - Curing & Burn-Off - Pit Boss BLUE BLAZING 3 Series Assembly And Operation Manual

SMOKER TEMPERATURE RANGES

All temperatures listed below are approximate and are affected by the following factors: outside ambient temperature,
the amount and direction of wind, the quality of wood chips being used, the cabinet door being opened, and the
quantity of food being cooked.
MEDIUM TEMPERATURE (135-162°C / 275-325°F)
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This range is best for baking, roasting, and finishing off that slow smoked creation. Cooking at these temperatures will
greatly reduce the chances of a grease flare-up. Great range for cooking anything wrapped in bacon, or where you want
versatility with control.
• LOW TEMPERATURE (38-122°C / 100-250°F)
This range is used to slow roast, increase smoky flavor, and to keep foods warm. Infuse more smoke flavor and keep your
meats juicy by cooking longer at a lower temperature (also known as low and slow ). Highly recommended for the big turkey
at Thanksgiving, juicy ham at Easter, or the huge holiday feast.
Smoking is a variation on true barbecuing and is truly the main advantage of a smoker. There are two types of smoking: hot
smoking and cold smoking.
• Hot smoking , another name for low and slow cooking, is generally done at 82-122oC / 180-250oF. Hot smoking
works best when longer cooking time is required, such as large cuts of meats, fish, or poultry.
Cold smoking is when the food is located so far away from the heat source that it smokes without cooking, and at
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temperatures of 15-32oC / 60-90oF.
TIP: To intensify that savory flavor, smoke your foods before turning up the heat to fully-cook your meats. This
allows the smoke to penetrate the meats, before the pores of the meat close at 49°C / 120°F.
The key is to experiment with the length of time you allow for smoking, before the meal is finished cooking. Some outdoor
chefs prefer to smoke at the end of a cook, allowing the food to keep warm until ready to serve. Practice makes perfect!
FIRST USE – CURING & BURN-OFF
Before using your smoker for the first time with food, it is important to complete a burn-off to cure the interior and exterior
finish of your unit. Start the smoker and operate at any temperature over (177°C / 350°F) with the cabinet door closed for 30 to
40 minutes to burn-off the unit and rid it of any foreign matter.
IMPORTANT: Curing your smoker is important for its long-term operation and care. If the burn-off is not performed, the
exterior finish will not set properly, as well as a paint odor can impart unnatural flavors onto your first prepared meal.
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