BBQ With Franklin - Cleaning and Seasoning 

Care to share what you did. I also have a NB pit that I bought in 96 or so.

@@crude4u1948 I followed this vid's instructions- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-m0eHr2ZFtNI.html

Check out jirby bbq or chudds bbq. Both have videos on this already.

Dude mad scientist who loves Franklin did this months and months ago. And he's more anal than Aaron

Also ....Ashes Left In Smoker Draw Moisture...Causing Rust...He Leaves Them In Till Next Cook...!!! 🤔 All My Pits And Grills Get Cleaned Out Next Day...No Rust...Season And Like New...!!! Happy Grilling...!!!

So true! I almost had to call the FD!

Peanut oil is also a good choice or Rice bran oil if you can buy it by the gallon.

Careful what you wish for. Food service work sucks, and BBQ food service starts at 2am.

That's not very wise. That stuff is toxic af.

@BBQwithFranklin - how do you season the legs, if they don't get hot? Torch them?

Your pit wasn’t hot enough to Polymerize the oil thus giving you a sticky fee. Look up Mad Scientist BBQ” how to season your pit “ . Explains it very well and also shows you how to do it

@@21deadshot it was running for 8 hours at 275+, it was hot enough!

@@listening4hisvoice You'll know if it got hot enough by the oil smoking which is what you want. It will just be a sticky mess if that doesn't happen.

​​@@listening4hisvoice that is NOT necessarily hot enough. You are gonna wanna take your thermometer out so you don't accidentally bust it. Depending on quality. I want 450ish-475. But my pit is not a franklins. When you see the smoke point of the oil, you are close. But remember, there are little nooks and crannies that don't get as much airflow. Even with a well designed pit. Which, his seem to be. On my Kia soul of a pit, gotta put a lil more gas in 'er. 😂 If you do it right...there is no reason for a cover...that will just trap moisture and hold it to the steel. And if you wanna make it last forever...make sure to clean the ashes out asap everytime. Buut, I'm a lazy bastard and usually tired after. So it doesn't always get done. 😂

@@firghteningtruth7173 , Well, we can be 100% confident Aaron's pit (same one I have) was nowhere near 300+, let alone 450+ as you suggested. I'm frustrated with video's of 'Oh, just do this!' So you do it, and it doesn't work.

Jack Wall, Please be careful when cleaning a pit that has a considerable amount of build up inside. I had an offset from one of the box stores for 15 years. After a summer or two of neglect, (just oiling the grates and getting on with the cook), I went to clean up what I thought was grease build up. I found out that the build up was actually rust when I scrubbed clear through the bottom of the pit. I will do what was just demonstrated by The Master from now on. I guess 15 years was a good run. Your wire brush and oil treatment you asked about might be enough. Good luck!

Use a metal scraper, too. Either one will work perfectly. Oil like this after and your good homie.

​@@chrisgabriel691 Horale! 👍

@@arthurcatalanotto1151 my pit was a New Braunfels pit that I bought back in '96 or so. I understand what you're saying as I've had a few "oil drum" pits that developed early drain holes. LOL. I'm thinking I may take it and have it sand blasted and start from scratch.

@@crude4u1948 26 to 27 years is a good life. I hope you can keep it going. I am going to investigate Braunfels.

Yes bro, the longer the stack, the bigger the pull (air)

Definitely a magazine - no internet.

Make sure the mountain man has no teeth.

Make sure you have a quality brush. I think most of that problem comes from using the cheap wooden handled ones made for paint prep, etc.

Ever been to his restaurant? That counter is very productive yo.

that sweet sweet bitterness lol

Throw that piece of crap away or give it to a woman. Men cook on offsets with real hardwood, not rabbit pellets.

Wipe down with a paper towel or rinse with water afterwards, i use wire faithfully

40yo dad used wire and i use wire.... What are you doing that your gettig wite in your food????

If you have eyes or feeling in your fingers you can notice if you leave any wire on the rack..

Take care of your equipment. If your wire brush is losing bristles then you shouldn't be using it. Or don't panic because of a unconfirmed Facebook post.

Never had an issue

Good one. He's pretty proud of EVERYTHING he sells.

Don’t forget the signature AF slip on vans for 250!

I use a paint scraper & pressure washer then heat the pit up & re-season

Never any chemicals, Mike has it right