How to clean the smoker after use

[Robert Rose]

I just made my first batch of jerky and it came out pretty good but the meat dropped a lot of stuff on the drip pan and it is crusted on the pan and hard to get off. What can I do to clean it off and prevent it from sticking so bad mext time? It also got a few dribbles on the heat element reflector. Do I need to clean it real good or will it burn of next time? I did scrape the bigger drips and sucked them out with a vacuum.

Robert Rose

[ananomoly]

Dawn Power desolver...works great!!! I only could find it at Walmart.

[Robert Rose]

Thanks. Looks like I am making a run to Wal-Mart. LOL
Robert

[beefmann]

dawn degrease and oxi clean works great as well

[Robert Rose]

This stuff really baked on on the side next to the heat element. I guess I'll soak for a day and see if it will break loose.

Robert

[OU812]

I use Easy Off Fume Free Oven Cleaner

[mikecorn.1]

I use a putty knife and a water hose. On the drip pan. ;D


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[Quarlow]

a good soak and it should come off fairly easy. Also spray your v-tray with pam before you smoke and clean up will be way easier.

[pokermeister]

My method of clean up for the V-tray is to soak it for at least an hour, then use a magic eraser on it- works great!