Can you put wood chunks instead of wood chips?
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As the others have said, you can use chunks but some may need to be split. You will be unable to get the smoke tray lid on otherwise. You could leave it off but if the chunks are too big then the water pan won't fit right either. I often prefer chunks because this smoker eats through chips very quickly.
1525190
the max height of the wood is 2 to 2 1/2 inches. I use chunks of that size all the time.
1780187
Yes you can, just make sure the pieces are cut a little big. For smaller pieces there is a plate that can be purchased for that.
250623
We have not tried that, but I believe that wood burns differently than the charcoal. I think you could use smoking chips, the kind you wet and throw on the coals, but I don't think wood is recommended.
14818
Yes! Make sure to use baking spray with flour though or you could lose chunks.
1408482
You need granulated wood chips. The space allotted is very small and larger chips won't smoke properly. I do not know of another source for this size chips and we're happy with their products.
995960
If you want a smoke flavor, you can use wood chips or wood chunks. If you only want to cook your meat with the water evaporating and moistening your meat, you don't have to.
2277167
These have a "semi-waxy" consistency and can be broken along the scored lines. Therefore I suppose they can be broken down into smaller pieces, but think it may require "cutting" as opposed to breaking. When they break as intended, a few loose chips are produced as well. I think you will likely end up with chips (like produced when slicing a stick of frozen butter) rather than any sort of uniform "pellet."
1144808
You can. But, I wouldn't try cutting anything extreamly firm because you may chip it.
352910
I have not tried this as yet. I see no reason not to try it. Possibly chunks should not be to big. Perhaps 1/2 inch and see what happens. I plan to try this later with fresh fruit. Let us know if you try.
99603
Hi, Shawn, No, you don't have to use the wood chips in the Masterbuilt...I've cooked many turkeys, ducks and chickens in mine without smoking them, and they come out moist and delicious! Smoking is totally optional. Good cooking! Tony
469835
I have put wood chips in soaked in water, wrapped in foil. I place them at the far back center of the grill. It actually works pretty good.
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Their website answers a similar question thus: Q: Can I add wood chips for flavor? A: Absolutely, even though people are blown away by the results of only using Kingsford Original you can add wood chips/smoke blocks to add additional smoke. Q: Do I have to use Kingsford Briquets? A: For the best results and to have all the guess work taken out we recommend Kingsford Original Briquets (blue & white bag). We advise against using Matchlight Briquets reason being that you want the briquets to slowly burn from the top to the bottom. Q: Can I use lump charcoal or other brands of charcoal in the PBC? A: To achieve consistent and outstanding results every time we recommend using Kingsford Original (blue & white bag), lump charcoal will burn much hotter and cook times will vary.
1187054
You have to use the bisquettes, because the burner of the smoke generator is an element that has around 2" x 2". You cannot use wood,chips or saw dust.Hope this answers will help you make your decision.
951779
If the wood has to be granulated to work. You might be able to just buy smoking chips from the grocery store soak in water for 1/2 hour to soften and run through a food processor.
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Yes put the moist wood chips in a foil pan on the bottom of grill. I believe the directions are in the instruction book that comes with the grill. My favorite is apple wood
861873
probably not but worth trying. I do use hickory wood chips. got 2 of them, one for home and one for the lake plus neighbor at lake has one.love it.
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Hi Alvin! It is my understanding that you need the granulated wood chips. When you put the granulated wood chips in it causes a lot of smoke, so, I imagine if you used regular wood chips the smoke would be ridiculous. I wouldn't try it. Hope this helps.