Smoking with Wood Chunks

OshawaDave · September 2017

I just bought my first BGE 3 weeks ago and have used it 4 times. I've using my Weber Genesis for 5 years and decided to go with a BGE.

This may seem like a dumb question, but, here goes: Do you soak wood chunks in water prior to using them similar to wood chips or do the chunks go on dry?

Kudos to the members of the this forum - what a wealth of information.

Thanks,
Dave

shtgunal3 · September 2017

Welcome aboard Dave. No soaking here. Chips and chunks both go on dry.

mgmcclain · September 2017

I soak both. I believe it helps keep the temp more steady and the smoke to last longer while cooking.

lousubcap · September 2017

Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey. Above all, have fun.
I don't soak any smoke wood as the degree of moisture penetration into the wood is negligible and all it does is lead to steam until the minimal moisture has evaporated. Remember-the BGE is an air-controlled (starved) fire-different than a gasser. FWIW-
But-your rig and your cooks so whatever works for you.

TN_Egger · September 2017

No soak here. And I like how you said "I just bought my first BGE..." Yes, you will buy a second and you will buy many accessories. Welcome!

CigarCityEgger · September 2017

No soaking for me, just one extra step that doesn't seem necessary IMO

dmourati · September 2017

Amazing Ribs says don't soak:

http://amazingribs.com/tips_and_technique/mythbusting_soaking_wood.html

mEGG_My_Day · September 2017

I don't soak.

StillH2OEgger · September 2017

I use chunks, but there is no soaking for me.

Focker · September 2017

Welcome to the playground.

Don't waste your time soaking chips or chunks.

Planks, skewers, toothpicks, are worthy of a soak, to resist some of the heat/burning during the cook.

YukonRon · September 2017

No soaking here, as mentioned previously, water absorption is minimal, so it goes right to right to boil at 212F. No real advantage.
If wood readily absorbed water, they would not have made boats out of wood, for centuries.

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