to soak or not to soak

[smokinunci]

I just got an MES 30 and I can't find anything in the manuel about whether or not to soak the wood chips. Can anyone tell me, do you or don't you?

 

[cliffcarter]

You don't need to soak wood chips. Ever.

 

[smokinunci]

Thanks so much! I used the smoker yesterday for the first time, didn't soak and the pulled pork was delicious and juicy. Just wanted to make sure I was doing the right thing!

 

[timberjet]

No soaking here. Not ever.

 

[chef jimmyj]

Nope...Wet wood doesn't smoke it just makes steam until it dries out...JJ

 

[flash]

Use to do it when I first started smoking in the late 70's, but that was the way I was taught. Don't do it anymore.

 

[smokinunci]

You guys rock! Thanks!