Initial Burn

[TXgriller]

Hello, I’m new to the group and I have a question regarding the burn in of my new Searwood XL 600. After the initial burn in of 30 minutes at 450 went off without any issues, I noticed that there was a lot of ash on the lid and grates. Is this normal or do I have an issue with my grill?

 

[Bulkman]

Normal, especially on the burn off.

 

[TXgriller]

Thanks for the reply.

 

[Zhatt]

I just completed my Searwood 600 burn in. It didn't seem too ashy. It was similar to the amount of ash my Smokefire creates at higher temperatures. With the Smokefire I would sometimes end up with some ash on the meat as the fan really stirs up the ash. Once you get a build up of smoke on the shiny surfaces, you will probably not notice it as much.

 

[LamboTexas]

How are you liking the Searwood XL 600?

 

[gunrun911]

My 600 was delivered yesterday. It took about 10 m oh bites before before it went above 100 to 450 for burn in. I thought it was broke. But kicked in. . Yes the burn in made lots of ash and was flying all over the smoker . Thought it was material that ACE did putting it together or dust. Did the shutdown after 35 min wiped off the flavor user and grill with a damp cloth. Fired it up ribs at 275 for about 3 hours 15 min using a YouTube video and 450 for a filet mignon at the end. Both were delicious . I need to smoke the ribs maybe an extra half hour to get them softer but they were amazing . The app is awesome . My first smoker and smoke. Sams club ribs are meaty loved it .

 

[gunrun911]

I also notice during cooking it would from 275 to 235 a few times. It was weird . But then I would set to 285 from the app to see if it would heat up faster. It did go back to 275 but why would the temp drop?

 

[MD&ME]

Just did my initial burn this morning and cleaned it with a damp cloth too. Headed to the supermarket to get some burgers - and took the London broil out of the freezer for tomorrow's treat.

 

[Bulkman]

I also notice during cooking it would from 275 to 235 a few times. It was weird . But then I would set to 285 from the app to see if it would heat up faster. It did go back to 275 but why would the temp drop?

Lots of reasons; opening the lid, high winds, wet pellets, poor quality pellets, etc...if none of these are the issue, then check if the ambient temp sensor got really dirty after burn off

 

[gunrun911]

How do you clean that sensor then? It’s the one inside the grill correct?

 

[Bulkman]

How do you clean that sensor then? It’s the one inside the grill correct?

Yes. I'd try the least aggressive way first, just wipe it off with a wet paper towel, or use a non-metal scouring pad if it's dirty. I've also used emery cloth too, but since yours is pretty new, it shouldn't need that.

 

[TXgriller]

How are you liking the Searwood XL 600?

I’ve only got one cook on it so far, but it is working great. I did a reverse sear on a boneless ribeye and it turned out really, really well. Perfect medium rare!

 

[MD&ME]

I’ve only got one cook on it so far, but it is working great. I did a reverse sear on a boneless ribeye and it turned out really, really well. Perfect medium rare!

Excellent! Aside from making burgers, so far I smoked a pork loin (best I have ever made) and some London Broil.

The London Broil came out to be the most tender I have ever had. Smoked it at 250 degrees and got the the internal temp of the meat to 125, then wrapped it in foil and put it into a small cooler for three hours. It was incredible.