I've never used propane to smoke anything before, I've always just simply used charcoal on my Weber Silver. I've been trying to read up on reviews and whatnot on this new smoker, but I haven't read many posts anywhere on people using this box with charcoal. Will i tell much difference if I just use propane and wood chips/chunks vs charcoal (other than the ritual of standing around the chimney starter with beer in hand)? I don't even know how much propane i have left in the tank since i haven't used it in so long, hopefully it won't run out when i season the smoker this evening.
The chip/coal tray is basically a flat pan with 3 slots in it. Wondering if anyone ever swapped this out for more of a bowl type holder/wok? The tray just doesn't seem very ideal for charcoal (only the 3 slots for any airflow to get under the coals). Really, I guess i'm just looking for anyone's input or reviews on using this dual fuel smoker with charcoal vs propane. Everything i've read so far about it is coming from propane users...
here's a pic
The chip/coal tray is basically a flat pan with 3 slots in it. Wondering if anyone ever swapped this out for more of a bowl type holder/wok? The tray just doesn't seem very ideal for charcoal (only the 3 slots for any airflow to get under the coals). Really, I guess i'm just looking for anyone's input or reviews on using this dual fuel smoker with charcoal vs propane. Everything i've read so far about it is coming from propane users...
here's a pic
