Did my first seasoning dry run a couple days ago, as multiple resources have suggested online. Lots of heat, no meat, all day burn to build up some creosote and knock the shine off the interior. I kept a detailed log of vent position, coal amount, and heat with all those variables.
Pretty excited to get temps regulated and be able to throw some animal flesh on and learn the ropes!
Modified Minion Soo method...
Please ignore the grass, or lack of, I'm trying to fix part of the gf's yard where she kept her riding mower for years before I came along.