Thanks all!
Yesterday, I seasoned to about 300 degrees to burn off the stainless steel. I had only one side with charcoal as I had the two zones set . When I came out this am about 5, it was still smoldering and warm. I removed the charcoal divider this morning am and added charcoal to the entire basket. Today I am going to run about 5 hours at 500 unless someone suggests otherwise. I didn’t have the FireBoard charged until after it “got going” about two hours later. I brought temperature up gradually.
I plan to cook steaks on Monday so wanted to be prepared.
Once seasoned, what should I cook tonight for the first cook? Should I used Coffee split as my smoking wood? I’d have to source other woods as that is all I have right now. I’d think mesquite is aplenty in the desert.