adding wood chips

[Doug b]

Can you folks please tell me when I add chips when making jerky, or sausage, do I remove the burnt ones or throw fresh ones on top? Thank you in advance

 

[GaryHibbert]

When I'm using the chip tray (seldom) i just add chips right on top of the ashes. On a MES with the chip loader that way I don't have to ooen the door.
Gary

 

[sqwib]

I try not to let my wood ash over, I pull the spent wood once it's black and add more wood. I have noticed a difference in smoke once the wood passes that charcoal appearance and starts to ash over, seems to be a heavier white smoke.



Sometimes I'll add a decent amount of wood if I want more smoke in lieu of burning the wood to quickly.