Char-Broil Cast Iron Smoker Box

Love it. Be sure to season it. This is a sturdy and well-made item that certainly does the job intended. I would like to address an issue raised by other reviewers that frankly, rather surprised me, especially coming from presumably experienced cookers. That is, the issue of a cast-iron cooking utensil rusting if it gets wet. Yes, they do rust, as everything iron does, and heat accelerates this process. Unless you season the box like you would a cast-iron skillets. Coat the smoke box with oil, and you can do this either as a…

This is my 2nd one My 1st one lasted over 10 years. The reviewer that said to season this with oil is correct. when you get it new, coat it in cooking oil or bacon grease, beef or pork grease, put it on your grill and cook it at 500 for 15-20 minutes. Its just like a cast iron pot or pan and this will help keep it from rusting and should last for years. I let my wood chips soak in water for a 1/2 hr before use, drain the water and put them in this little smoke box at 450, when the chips get smoking i start…

Good little smoke box