Stampede First cook after seasoning - browning on top?

[bwells3]

Just got my Stampede and seasoned it yesterday, per the instructions.

Today I made a pork butt, which turned out great, but now I have big brown coloration on top of the barrel. I haven't seen this appear in any review videos, etc. so just wondering if I should be concerned about this? I'm still a noobie to all this so any advice is welcome - TIA!

 

[ricwoodard]

It's from the smoke and can be cleaned off.

 

[BethV]

I get it also. It wipes off literally with water and a cloth.

 

[Wslayer]

Apply lava lock on hood. Haven't seen any browning since putting on.
Bar keepers friend to remove stain.

 

[sweetride95]

+1 for lava lock. Will prevent that smoke stain.
It also cushions the door when you close it. Makes it feel really nice.
I also put it on my hopper lid to prevent the metal to metal noise. It's amazing what that little bit of cushion does to the overall feel of the grill.

 

[charlesrshell]

I also put some gasket on my Stampede lid stops too. Don't have that metal to metal contact and hope to prevent some rust too.

 

[mooncusser2k]

Beware. Smokers produce smoke, which may create smoke stains on surfaces.