Electric Smoker Cleaning

[daddygee]

Guys I just finished smoking my first Boston Butts (DivaQ world championship receipt, finest pulled pork I ever put in my mouth). Is it necessary to clean all of the brown smoke off of the walls inside the smoker and if what is the best way.

[Jonathon]

daddygee Absolutely refer to your user manual as different ones will say different things. The PK-100 doesn’t want you cleaning the inside walls but others may suggest different things. Either way, Smokehouse Cleaner makes the job a lot easier, but as we only sell it in the gallon this might be more than you would ever use as it doesn’t take much to get it clean!

[daddygee]

Thanks Johnathon manual only says wipe out with an old damp cloth. I quest that means if it doesn’t come off leave it.

[Jonathon]

daddygee I’d imagine it does cause if you spray it down water could get into the electronics of the heating coil. That’s why I think they don’t want you doing it on the PK 100

[YooperDog]

daddygee I use a 50/50 mix of vinegar and water. I use a spray bottle and sponge and wipe things down with clean water. I don’t go crazy, just focus on the door, gasket and floor. I give it a more thorough cleaning about once or twice a year.

[daddygee]

YooperDog thanks for the tips I will try that.

[JerkyMan]

I use vinegar and water 5050 to clean the glass door and the I use an Orange Citris cleaner which many hardware stores may carry. It really cuts into the smoke and grease. I then wipe the glass door down again with the vinegar and water. I leave the sides alone.