I have a Napoleon Apollo water smoker, similar to WSM. Going to try to use it like a kettle grill today to do some steaks, with the grate just above the charcoal, no water pan of course. Will be doing a direct sear, so only a short time per side over the hot side of the coals..
To impart a bit of a smoke flavour, what's your thoughts on adding a wood chunk into the chimney starter with the charcoal? The idea is to get it fired up quickly, but would be it make any real difference given the short time the meat is actually on the grill? Steaks aren't super thick, so I don't think it'll need any indirect time..
To impart a bit of a smoke flavour, what's your thoughts on adding a wood chunk into the chimney starter with the charcoal? The idea is to get it fired up quickly, but would be it make any real difference given the short time the meat is actually on the grill? Steaks aren't super thick, so I don't think it'll need any indirect time..
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