J P I think you should get the first place trophy for cleaning of a smoker. Eric that has LonestarGrillz put up a video, and there was someone with Shirley Fab put one. This should be watched by anyone that wants to keep there smoker clean and avoid issues of rust and decay. You mentioned in your video one being should of could of. What extras that you did'nt would you have gotten. Just Curios
Well I appreciate that John very much. Thanks for watching and commenting. Some of the things that I should of gotten when I first got my smoker were 1. Fire assist (will light up your wood much faster). 2. Ash pan (easy on clean up and will save the bottom of your fire box. It is a heavy duty ash pan. Never seen one built this tough). 3. Stainless steel shelf (makes clean up easier and it looks good). 4. Pull handle Hey thanks John appreciate you stopping by and watching. Hope this helps.
@@MrPanthers23 thanks for watching and commenting on my video. im happy with the 1/4 inch it does a good job it hold temps pretty good. Sorry i dont have nothing to compare it too. Im guessing that the extra thickness in the metal will hold temps longer and use less fuel to hold that temp once its heated up. The thing that gets beat up the most is the firebox, those are usually the first thing to go out, meaning burning through, rust, etc... ofcourse im talking about the cheap offset with the flimsy metal you would get at a large box retalier not LoneStarGrillz. Those are built like tanks. So if you can get the 1/2 firebox that thing will last you a very long time, even the 1/4 inch will last you a very long time. Chris and his team build an awesome product. Thanks again
J.P., I noticed you have 4 tuning plates, did your smoker come with 4 or did you purchase an extra one. I ask because I bought the same LSG 30" offset cabinet as your's and it only came with 3. I called LSG and they said it's supposed to have 3.
Thanks for watching and commenting KB. Yes it only comes with three. I ordered a fourth plate to see if it made that much of a difference in keeping a steady temp across the pit and really did not make a difference at all. The best way to keep a steady temp across the pit is by filling it with water. Hope that helps. Thanks again.
I have the ash pan. It doesn't catch them all but it does protect the bottom of the firebox from hot coals and embers that drop down. If you think the grate is heavy, that ash pan is more so! Drip pans and foil will save you hours of effort cleaning. What do you do with the water loaded with grease? It's bad to dump grease down the house drains.
Thank you for commenting and watching my videos Christine. That’s what others have said that the ash pan is heavier than the grate. Sounds pretty cool. I throw the solids and gooy stuff out in the garbage and the water I used to clean the pit I throw out back. Thanks again .
@@JPBBQ Thank you for replying! I enjoy your videos and look forward to more. I have used my LSG 3 times now and value time saving on cleanup. I am going to get a weed burner for the grates for sure!
What was the main reason you went with this vertical smoker rather than a traditional offset like the 20x40 or 24x40? I was leaning toward one of those but seeing a bunch of your videos I'm thinking the 24" vertical might be better for the amount of room.
Hey there Kevin I appreciate you watching and commenting on my video. I went with the 30 x 36 because it was the biggest smoker they had in their lineup at the time and for the money it was not that much more for the amount of extra cooking area. Also I knew that I would be cooking for friends and family and needed the extra room. Thanks again.
@@JPBBQ Where do you throw it out? That's my question : - ) I don't have woods to throw it in. It's not the right thing to do, to dump it in the curbside drains and I can't imagine bringing that inside to flush it down the toilet.
No I don’t throw it away in the curb and I don’t flush it down the toilet. I throw it out in the back, which is mostly water. The solid I throw in the garbage.
Hi JP ... Good Video. I am considering on buying a 30 inch cabinet. Have to get some questions answered which you may help me. Have you cooked a brisket on your LSG??? How long did it take you to cook it on the LSG and How often did you have to put wood in the fire box? Greatly appreciate your input.
Appreciate the comment and thanks for watching. You will absolutely love your LSG. I went with the cabinet style due to at the time was the largest cooking area for the money. I do catering on the side. All of their models are made of the best material and the craftsmanship shows in the work. I’ve done several briskets and they usually cook in around 7 to 8 hours running between 250~275 F putting 1~2 splits every 30~45 minutes. Hope this helps. Thanks again
Bought my LSG; used this method to clean it. Thanks so much, and keep it up. I used the vinegar+dish soap trick. Really helps. Thanks again. PS - what made you get the IVS? Best, and keep up the great work.
Glad it helped! Appreciate you watching and commenting. I bought the IVS for those long overnight cooks. Works real good when all you want to do is focus on the cooking, meaning there is very little to no fire management involved once it is fire up. Thanks again.
@@JPBBQ Hey JP, my Bad, I was confusing the stainless steel food grate that Loan Star Grills offer. BTW, I just ordered a 24" x 48" Offset Smoker with Vertical with extras for just over $7K
@@bigfishpondhome1 nice, congrats on your purchase. I know your gonna have a lot of fun with it. Tag me with some pics of it so i can check it out. congrats again.
I do pretty much the same on my LSG 24x40 only once in a while after sweeping out my firebox I'll take an old shop vac and vacuum it out real good and then spray it with some pam. On the outside I'll usually hose it off and wipe it down with a rag and dry it off and sometimes I'll wipe the outside with a little pan too.
J.P. once you wash the bottom chamber and you wipe it, give it a quick blast with weed torch to evaporate any water or moisture left behind and then apply the canola oil. Good video on cleaning a smoker....
thanks humberto appreciate you watching. another way you can clean the grates is with a pressure washer, get you a little bit of degreaser with water and let it soak for about fifteen minutes and pressure wash away. thanks again
The fire box and inside lower chamber i clean every time i use it. The grill grates, depending on how heavy a cook i did. A light cook just brush it off with the heat from the fire box. Heavy cooks, just like in the video. Thanks for watching and commenting appreciate that very much
I treat mine like a cast iron skillet scrape out the excess grease and wash it out with water. I never use soap because it breaks down the seasoning of the smoker. The reason why cast iron and smokers are so good to cook out of is because of the flavor of all the past cooks in it. It helps better with the seasoning of the grill and using soap is counter productive. Seasoning also protects against rust and wear and tear.
Been out of circulation for a while J.P. I can’t believe I missed this video. This was a really good one. I’m planning to do an annual cleaning on my LSG in the next few weeks. My process is a little different, but the end results will be the same. OH! I really appreciate you mentioning my channel! I’m getting close to 1k subs and you might just push me over the hump! I’m glad to see you are having just as much fun with your LSG as I am. L8R…
Hello there Grumpus, good to see ya my friend. I’ll be looking forward to your video I’m always open to new ideas and different twist on things cant wait to see your video. Thanks again for watching and appreciate your comment and compliment.
Great video JP. Do you pull any ash out of the firebox when you are cooking? I have noticed with mine i tend to see a cleaner burn when i pull ash out during the cook to have more air flow under the grate. Just noticed it when you pulled the grate out it appeared the ash was all the way up to the grate. Just my opinion, keep the videos coming.
Thanks Dan appreciate the compliment and also the comment. One thing i did not get was an ash pan. Wish i had gotten one now. Glad you like the videos.
Do you ever spray and wipe down with the 2:1 water:oil that LSG talks about? I don’t think I would use detergent. I think I’d treat the inside like cast iron and never let soap touch it in order to preserve all that seasoning that protects it from rust. Looks like you’re having a great time with that smoker! I need to get one of those grass burners 🤣 Where did you get yours?
Thanks Apex , appreciate the comment. Yes. I only use a little bit of soap. Buts it’s mostly water and vinegar. Once drained I fully hand dry it and spray it down with canola oil or extra virgin olive oil. The weed burner I bought at Lowe’s. Be careful with it on the metal it will warp . So it’s just an easy pass over with it. Thanks again
Great video and I like all the tips you taught us. You should do a video on how YOU adjust your tuning plates and why you do it the way you do it. Appreciate all your work!
Thanks crazy monkey. Appreciate your comment and glad you like the video. I will definitely look into making a video on the tuning plates. Thanks again
Nice informative video but please stop throwing away stuff because they are cheap that's why we have so much waste . The rags and brush simply soak them in some degreaser and dish washing soap and you could use them a couple times good video tho keep them coming ..
@@JPBBQ When I do a thorough cleaning I throw away the the $0.96 scour pad and rags too. One time I tried to wash and re-use the scour pad I got nasty black grease all over my hot water bucket and utility sink. That stuff was worse than axle grease to get off. Long story short, I used up three dollars worth of degreaser and soap and a half hour of time and 30 gallons of hot tap water to save a $0.96 scour pad. Now, if they don't rinse clean they go straight into the trash.
Great walk through JP!!! I have an offsett LSG as well and yes that fire grate has some weight to it bro. I did get the ash pan as well and that thing is heavier than the grate!!! lol So I definitely clean out the firebox pretty similar to how you do as well. Every blue moon I'll pull out the ash pan to get the ash around it and re spray. I also use that grill spray oil on the exterior when I do see rust too. And yes it definitely does cook that oil into the metal there and turns all that rust back to black. (If you don't have touch up paint, this will definitely work in a pinch too.) Curious here: what do you use all over the exterior? I've seen where people will use 50-50 water and oil in a sprayer and apply it when the pit is warm. For me is just ran off and didn't seem to really do much. The best result I've had is spraying the exterior as I said with spray oil but after a few days man it would attract all kinds of dust and/or fuzzies in the air. Thanks for sharing your greatly detailed cleaning process bro!
Thanks Dawgfatha appreciate the comment and compliment. On the exterior i just use water and distilled vinegar, roughly a gallon of water to a cup of vinegar and wipe it down. Seems to do a pretty good job. Some spots are tougher than other where some grease or oil had spilled over from the backside of griddle but that is really about all i use on the outside, and again thanks, I appreciate you watching my video.
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J P I think you should get the first place trophy for cleaning of a smoker. Eric that has LonestarGrillz put up a video, and there was someone with Shirley Fab put one. This should be watched by anyone that wants to keep there smoker clean and avoid issues of rust and decay. You mentioned in your video one being should of could of. What extras that you did'nt would you have gotten. Just Curios
Well I appreciate that John very much. Thanks for watching and commenting. Some of the things that I should of gotten when I first got my smoker were
1. Fire assist (will light up your wood much faster).
2. Ash pan (easy on clean up and will save the bottom of your fire box. It is a heavy duty ash pan. Never seen one built this tough).
3. Stainless steel shelf (makes clean up easier and it looks good).
4. Pull handle
Hey thanks John appreciate you stopping by and watching. Hope this helps.
@@JPBBQ russ jones uses the ash kicker. Super cheap and reusable. Have you though about using those in the bottom. And lightweight
@@JPBBQ do you wish you got the 1/2 inch firebox? Chris says it holds temps better. How has the 1/4" firebox do with holding temps?
@@MrPanthers23 thanks for watching and commenting on my video. im happy with the 1/4 inch it does a good job it hold temps pretty good. Sorry i dont have nothing to compare it too. Im guessing that the extra thickness in the metal will hold temps longer and use less fuel to hold that temp once its heated up. The thing that gets beat up the most is the firebox, those are usually the first thing to go out, meaning burning through, rust, etc... ofcourse im talking about the cheap offset with the flimsy metal you would get at a large box retalier not LoneStarGrillz. Those are built like tanks. So if you can get the 1/2 firebox that thing will last you a very long time, even the 1/4 inch will last you a very long time. Chris and his team build an awesome product. Thanks again
Thank you for making this possible it sure has been helpful
J.P., I noticed you have 4 tuning plates, did your smoker come with 4 or did you purchase an extra one. I ask because I bought the same LSG 30" offset cabinet as your's and it only came with 3. I called LSG and they said it's supposed to have 3.
Thanks for watching and commenting KB. Yes it only comes with three. I ordered a fourth plate to see if it made that much of a difference in keeping a steady temp across the pit and really did not make a difference at all. The best way to keep a steady temp across the pit is by filling it with water. Hope that helps. Thanks again.
@@JPBBQ Thanks J.P. That does help. I'll try using water next time.
Dang, you're supposed to clean your smoker?? Just kidding, great job!
It don't take much to get them dirty. Appreciate the comment.
I have the ash pan. It doesn't catch them all but it does protect the bottom of the firebox from hot coals and embers that drop down. If you think the grate is heavy, that ash pan is more so!
Drip pans and foil will save you hours of effort cleaning.
What do you do with the water loaded with grease? It's bad to dump grease down the house drains.
Thank you for commenting and watching my videos Christine. That’s what others have said that the ash pan is heavier than the grate. Sounds pretty cool. I throw the solids and gooy stuff out in the garbage and the water I used to clean the pit I throw out back. Thanks again .
@@JPBBQ Thank you for replying! I enjoy your videos and look forward to more. I have used my LSG 3 times now and value time saving on cleanup. I am going to get a weed burner for the grates for sure!
Do you use you lonestar as a water smoker? If so how much water do you use.
I have in many occasions, I usually fill it to the rim of the lip to the firebox. I think it can hold three gallons. thanks again.
great video man
Thanks Joe appreciate that.
Would you do a lil vid on using water in the smoker.
Sure think Eric, just wish it quit raining our here in Florida. Appreciate you asking, thanks
What was the main reason you went with this vertical smoker rather than a traditional offset like the 20x40 or 24x40? I was leaning toward one of those but seeing a bunch of your videos I'm thinking the 24" vertical might be better for the amount of room.
Hey there Kevin I appreciate you watching and commenting on my video. I went with the 30 x 36 because it was the biggest smoker they had in their lineup at the time and for the money it was not that much more for the amount of extra cooking area. Also I knew that I would be cooking for friends and family and needed the extra room. Thanks again.
Why not use the torch on the grates while inside the cook chamber?
Thanks John, absolutely you can. I just had them out already cause I was cleaning the inside of the pit. Thanks again.
@@JPBBQ Mine arrives this week and your video was very helpful.
I’ve also used just plain ole degreaser with a good scrub and garden hose. Works just as well. Thanks appreciate the compliment.
Why not use Dawn dish washing liquid to clean the cooking chamber?
Thanks Lindsey appreciate you watching and commenting. Dawn is good.
Great video, will be buying my 24 by 48 Lonestar offset Smoker and learning every thing possible..
Bob Cooney
Salt Lake City Utah
Right on Bob, appreciate that. Thanks for watching and commenting.
What extension do you have on the port to drain your water?
I think it’s an 1 1/4” drain. Bought the parts at Lowe’s. Thanks for watching and commenting Tremayne.
@@JPBBQ you're awesome thanks for responding
Hey, no problem. Thank you for the support and right back at ya.
Very nice job.. What do you do do with the buckets of greasy water?
Appreciate you commenting and watching Chrisco. Normally I just throw it out.
@@JPBBQ Where do you throw it out? That's my question : - ) I don't have woods to throw it in. It's not the right thing to do, to dump it in the curbside drains and I can't imagine bringing that inside to flush it down the toilet.
No I don’t throw it away in the curb and I don’t flush it down the toilet. I throw it out in the back, which is mostly water. The solid I throw in the garbage.
@@JPBBQ Thanks for the reply!
Hi JP ... Good Video. I am considering on buying a 30 inch cabinet. Have to get some questions answered which you may help me. Have you cooked a brisket on your LSG??? How long did it take you to cook it on the LSG and How often did you have to put wood in the fire box? Greatly appreciate your input.
Appreciate the comment and thanks for watching. You will absolutely love your LSG. I went with the cabinet style due to at the time was the largest cooking area for the money. I do catering on the side. All of their models are made of the best material and the craftsmanship shows in the work. I’ve done several briskets and they usually cook in around 7 to 8 hours running between 250~275 F putting 1~2 splits every 30~45 minutes. Hope this helps. Thanks again
Where and how do you dispose of grease and water?
I just throw it out when i wash it.
Bought my LSG; used this method to clean it. Thanks so much, and keep it up. I used the vinegar+dish soap trick. Really helps. Thanks again. PS - what made you get the IVS? Best, and keep up the great work.
Glad it helped! Appreciate you watching and commenting. I bought the IVS for those long overnight cooks. Works real good when all you want to do is focus on the cooking, meaning there is very little to no fire management involved once it is fire up. Thanks again.
my expanded metal grates seem to warp and bend when I heat them like that with my big torch if I am not real careful
Thanks Joe. Just an easy pass over with the torch is what I do. Then brush it off with a good sturdy brush.
Why do the grate? It is Stainless steel.
thanks for watching and commenting, There is no Stainless Steel in this smoker. It is made of all 1/4 inch carbon steel. thanks again
@@JPBBQ Hey JP, my Bad, I was confusing the stainless steel food grate that Loan Star Grills offer. BTW, I just ordered a 24" x 48" Offset Smoker with Vertical with extras for just over $7K
@@bigfishpondhome1 nice, congrats on your purchase. I know your gonna have a lot of fun with it. Tag me with some pics of it so i can check it out. congrats again.
@@JPBBQ Thanks JP. Will do.
That's an excellent way to clean any smoker.. I'm many will appreciate this video. Thx
Hey there Joe appreciate the comment. Glad you like the video. Thanks again
I do pretty much the same on my LSG 24x40 only once in a while after sweeping out my firebox I'll take an old shop vac and vacuum it out real good and then spray it with some pam. On the outside I'll usually hose it off and wipe it down with a rag and dry it off and sometimes I'll wipe the outside with a little pan too.
Thanks Joe appreciate the comment. I like that idea about an old shop vac. I have one that I can use. Thanks again
J.P. once you wash the bottom chamber and you wipe it, give it a quick blast with weed torch to evaporate any water or moisture left behind and then apply the canola oil. Good video on cleaning a smoker....
Thanks Jorge, thanks for sharing the tip. That’s a good idea. I like it. Also thanks for commenting and watching my video.
Learning a lot from you. Hopefully I can get my LSG by summer. Great job and thanks for the videos!
thanks humberto appreciate you watching. another way you can clean the grates is with a pressure washer, get you a little bit of degreaser with water and let it soak for about fifteen minutes and pressure wash away. thanks again
J.P.BBQ You’re awesome. Thanks again!
How often do you clean it?
The fire box and inside lower chamber i clean every time i use it. The grill grates, depending on how heavy a cook i did. A light cook just brush it off with the heat from the fire box. Heavy cooks, just like in the video. Thanks for watching and commenting appreciate that very much
Nice video buddy!!
Thanks, appreciate that very much
I treat mine like a cast iron skillet scrape out the excess grease and wash it out with water. I never use soap because it breaks down the seasoning of the smoker. The reason why cast iron and smokers are so good to cook out of is because of the flavor of all the past cooks in it. It helps better with the seasoning of the grill and using soap is counter productive. Seasoning also protects against rust and wear and tear.
Thanks Frankie I appreciate the tips and thanks for watching.
Thanks for your videos. They are going to really help me with my new 24" vertical offset. Much appreciated!
Glad you like the videos and glad to help out.
Nice JP ! I sprinkle my ash over the garden. Great video my friend ! Great advice !
Thank you Kent, appreciate that very much.
Been out of circulation for a while J.P. I can’t believe I missed this video. This was a really good one. I’m planning to do an annual cleaning on my LSG in the next few weeks. My process is a little different, but the end results will be the same. OH! I really appreciate you mentioning my channel! I’m getting close to 1k subs and you might just push me over the hump! I’m glad to see you are having just as much fun with your LSG as I am. L8R…
Hello there Grumpus, good to see ya my friend. I’ll be looking forward to your video I’m always open to new ideas and different twist on things cant wait to see your video. Thanks again for watching and appreciate your comment and compliment.
Good job JP! Cleaning my Lonestar this weekend...between you and Fat E, I'm set!
Appreciate that very much. Thanks for watching
My man JP thanks again, I like what ur doing keep it up.
Much love from Philly!
Thank you Lenard, appreciate that.
As long as it's only wood ash and no processed charcoal briquettes you can mix the ash into your soil in a garden for healthier plants.
Thanks rokman5000 appreciate you watching and thanks for the tips.
Great video JP. Do you pull any ash out of the firebox when you are cooking? I have noticed with mine i tend to see a cleaner burn when i pull ash out during the cook to have more air flow under the grate. Just noticed it when you pulled the grate out it appeared the ash was all the way up to the grate. Just my opinion, keep the videos coming.
Thanks Dan appreciate the compliment and also the comment. One thing i did not get was an ash pan. Wish i had gotten one now. Glad you like the videos.
Do you ever spray and wipe down with the 2:1 water:oil that LSG talks about?
I don’t think I would use detergent. I think I’d treat the inside like cast iron and never let soap touch it in order to preserve all that seasoning that protects it from rust.
Looks like you’re having a great time with that smoker! I need to get one of those grass burners 🤣 Where did you get yours?
Thanks Apex , appreciate the comment. Yes. I only use a little bit of soap. Buts it’s mostly water and vinegar. Once drained I fully hand dry it and spray it down with canola oil or extra virgin olive oil. The weed burner I bought at Lowe’s. Be careful with it on the metal it will warp . So it’s just an easy pass over with it. Thanks again
Great video and I like all the tips you taught us. You should do a video on how YOU adjust your tuning plates and why you do it the way you do it. Appreciate all your work!
Thanks crazy monkey. Appreciate your comment and glad you like the video. I will definitely look into making a video on the tuning plates. Thanks again
Nice informative video but please stop throwing away stuff because they are cheap that's why we have so much waste . The rags and brush simply soak them in some degreaser and dish washing soap and you could use them a couple times good video tho keep them coming ..
Thank you Hayden for commenting. Good idea on soaking the brush and rags in degreaser and dish soap. Appreciate the input. Thanks.
@@JPBBQ When I do a thorough cleaning I throw away the the $0.96 scour pad and rags too. One time I tried to wash and re-use the scour pad I got nasty black grease all over my hot water bucket and utility sink. That stuff was worse than axle grease to get off. Long story short, I used up three dollars worth of degreaser and soap and a half hour of time and 30 gallons of hot tap water to save a $0.96 scour pad. Now, if they don't rinse clean they go straight into the trash.
Great walk through JP!!! I have an offsett LSG as well and yes that fire grate has some weight to it bro. I did get the ash pan as well and that thing is heavier than the grate!!! lol So I definitely clean out the firebox pretty similar to how you do as well. Every blue moon I'll pull out the ash pan to get the ash around it and re spray. I also use that grill spray oil on the exterior when I do see rust too. And yes it definitely does cook that oil into the metal there and turns all that rust back to black. (If you don't have touch up paint, this will definitely work in a pinch too.) Curious here: what do you use all over the exterior? I've seen where people will use 50-50 water and oil in a sprayer and apply it when the pit is warm. For me is just ran off and didn't seem to really do much. The best result I've had is spraying the exterior as I said with spray oil but after a few days man it would attract all kinds of dust and/or fuzzies in the air. Thanks for sharing your greatly detailed cleaning process bro!
Thanks Dawgfatha appreciate the comment and compliment. On the exterior i just use water and distilled vinegar, roughly a gallon of water to a cup of vinegar and wipe it down. Seems to do a pretty good job. Some spots are tougher than other where some grease or oil had spilled over from the backside of griddle but that is really about all i use on the outside, and again thanks, I appreciate you watching my video.