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Proper seasoning of the metal and regular cleaning are keys to great-tasting barbecue and a smoker that lasts for many years.| The Spruce Eats
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Without proper airflow, your plate of barbecue may taste bitter and give you a numb tongue. Poorly ventilated, smoke results in harsh creosote.| The Spruce Eats