Wet Vs. Dry Wood Burn Comparison

[jimf]

Switching up the conversation a bit... Lets talk wood chips.  Soak/Not Soak, wrap in foil or put directly on coals?

In the past I have always soaked for 3 hours, wrapped in foil, cut slits in foil, and put directly on the coals.  The chips seems to burn pretty fast and I am replacing every 30-45 minutes.  The foil doesnt seem to slow down the burn by much.  I would like to switch to Chunks but I bought too many bags of chips

 

[exhaustedspark]

Switching up the conversation a bit... Lets talk wood chips.  Soak/Not Soak, wrap in foil or put directly on coals?

In the past I have always soaked for 3 hours, wrapped in foil, cut slits in foil, and put directly on the coals.  The chips seems to burn pretty fast and I am replacing every 30-45 minutes.  The foil doesn't seem to slow down the burn by much.  I would like to switch to Chunks but I bought too many bags of chips

Always Always Always Spray mist down the wood chips. I am talking reg. elect or charcoal etc.

Always unless of course you don't.

  Seriously though I do. I also use wine or apple juice and i think it adds flavor.

Some think its all in the head but i don't have to much going on up there so i don't think so. Makes me feel good any way.

Karl

 

[flash]

Soak chips, then in a foil pouch with small holes.