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The hopper is designed to hold a 20-pound bag of pellets. There’s no exact science to how many pellets you’ll use for each cook. Higher temps burn through pellets faster, but that’s offset by a shorter cook time. A good tip is to always have an extra bag on hand.

Plug your smoker into power. Then with the lid closed, set the grill to 450°F. Once it reaches 450°F (in roughly 15 minutes), let it run for at least 30 minutes. After the smoker has seasoned, open the lid, clean the cooking grates using a brush or wood scraper, and then you’re ready to get cooking.