Smoker boxes

[SamSpade]

I love my smoker, but I don't use it that often mainly because - it's kind of a lot of work when I DO use it. Cleaning, set up and I have this thing that if I'm going to fire it up AT ALL - it might as well be FULL.

Years ago, I took a cooking class where they used smoke boxes to be used on a stove top. I've since seen this on cooking competitions, where the competitor uses one for smaller portions. I ordered one recently, along with smoker BOXES to be used on the grill.

My first attempt was - less than fruitful. It produced smoke all right, but most of the chips were charcoal and never produced a lot. I read on a Reddit that you SHOULD not wet the chips first.

Has anyone used a smoke box on their grill? Is there a trick to getting maximum smoke?

 

[Kyle]

The one I had for my grill was fairly large and I used wood chunks instead of chips.

They last a lot longer.

Hickory BBQ Wood Chunks

All Chunks, No Scraps Our Precision-cut Hickory BBQ chunks bring a robust smokiness to beloved BBQ meats like ribs, butts, and briskets. This is what BBQ is all about .... and get ready, your neighbors will come knocking at your gate. Available in 4 lb bags.

bearmountainbbq.com

Also, I soaked them for 24 hours before using them.

 

[kwillia]

The one I had for my grill was fairly large and I used wood chunks instead of chips.

They last a lot longer.

Hickory BBQ Wood Chunks

All Chunks, No Scraps Our Precision-cut Hickory BBQ chunks bring a robust smokiness to beloved BBQ meats like ribs, butts, and briskets. This is what BBQ is all about .... and get ready, your neighbors will come knocking at your gate. Available in 4 lb bags.

bearmountainbbq.com

Also, I soaked them for 24 hours before using them.

Grilling is usually faster cooking time than is typically required to achieve true smoke flavor. We you satisfied?

 

[Kyle]

Grilling is usually faster cooking time than is typically required to achieve true smoke flavor. We you satisfied?

The meat was put off to one side, away from the burner, and the only one lit was under the smoke box.

It kept the temp inside just right and smoked for a couple hours.

 

[SamSpade]

Also, I soaked them for 24 hours before using them.

Guess that’s what I need to do next time.

 

[spr1975wshs]

Also, I soaked them for 24 hours before using them.

I put the chips in a Mason Jar with water. I have a food saver device with attachments to draw a vacuum on Mason Jars.
About an hour soak under vacuum.

 

[black dog]

I've used one with my pellet grill, when the temp is on Smoke it will stay running at 140" or hotter. I just fill up my smoke box and get it burning with a propane torch and it just chugs away.