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wood in a WSM?

Discussion in 'Charcoal Smokers' started by jerseydrew, Oct 27, 2013.

  1. Oct 27, 2013 #1
    jerseydrew

    jerseydrew Smoking Fanatic

    i think i remember the instructions saying we cannot burn wood in the WSM. why not? isn't charcoal basically wood with some binders? so why couldn't i just burn real wood in the wsm vs charcoal?
     
  3. Oct 31, 2013 #2
    pgsmoker64

    pgsmoker64 Master of the Pit Group Lead OTBS Member

    Prince George, Va.
    Hi Drew,

    I don't remember seeing that but I can tell you that using all wood would not give you the burn time you would get with a briquette.

    Also, I think everyone uses wood chunks, so we are obviously burning wood and have not had problems.

    Let me know if you hear something different.

    Bill
     
  4. Oct 31, 2013 #3
    bama bbq

    bama bbq Master of the Pit

    Rocket City (Huntsville) AL
    Weber recommends charcoal briquettes. I don't see anything about a wood fire but it explicitly says no charcoal impregnated with lighter fluid, beads, or lump. And no lighter fluid.

    I read this on TVWB: "Wood must be burned down to hot coals in a separate container, then shoveled into the WSM, and this process must be repeated several times during the course of cooking. Most people who try this once don't try it again."
     
    Last edited: Oct 31, 2013