chips or chunks

[metaluno67]

I noticed chips burn up quickly. I want to keep from opening and was thinking that chunks would last longer. What is a normal burn time for the chunks?

 

[kathrynn]

I haven't timed the chunks...find that mine last 3-4 times longer. Think it depends on the heat and where your chip tray is located. I know some of the other guys will have that down to a science and can help. Happy New Year!

 

[forluvofsmoke]

Depends on the smoker type, proximity to heat source, heat output, amount of air getting to smoke wood and mods, regarding time the chips/chunks will smoke. You can get long smoke time from chips if you dial-in the heat and air, but chunks are easier if higher heat and smoke output is desired for a particular meat, or when smoking in inclimate weather. For chips to produce a long smoke, a fairly snug package with some form of air control on the box is a good start.

Eric

 

[davidhef88]

I only use chunks, chips were going quick and sometimes catching fire. What type of smoker are you using?

 

[metaluno67]

A Sleepy Hollow LPG. Single vent on the back. I smoked jerky this morning and closed vent down and the chips lasted the amount of time I smoked the jerky.