wood chips vs wood chunks
2068213
We have used both. When we are smoking a large quanity of items the chunks last longer.
2068214
Depends.Lousy answer, right? I have found that with this smoker it is more important to situate the wood so it smolders instead of igniting than it is to choose between chips or chunks. That said, if you are cooking something that doesn't require much time or material (like fish), then chips are preferable - they saturate with water faster so pre-soaking can be done nearly at the last moment. If you are smoking something that requires a long time in the smoker (brisket comes to mind), then it's probably better to cycle three batches of chunks every three hours than to cycle five every two hours. I don't like to hover, and I resist peeking.p.s. - I also find better deals on flavorful woods if I order chunks. Depends.Lousy answer, right? I have found that with this smoker it is more important to situate the wood so it smolders instead of igniting than it is to choose between chips or chunks. That said, if you are cooking something that doesn't require much time or material (like fish), then chips are preferable - they saturate with water faster so pre-soaking can be done nearly at the last moment. If you are smoking something that requires a long time in the smoker (brisket comes to mind), then it's probably better to cycle three batches of chunks every three hours than to cycle five... » Read More Depends.Lousy answer, right? I have found that with this smoker it is more important to situate the wood so it smolders instead of igniting than it is to choose between chips or chunks. That said, if you are cooking something that doesn't require much time or material (like fish), then chips are preferable - they saturate with water faster so pre-soaking can be done nearly at the last moment. If you are smoking something that requires a long time in the smoker (brisket comes to mind), then it's probably better to cycle three batches of chunks every three hours than to cycle five every two hours. I don't like to hover, and I resist peeking.p.s. - I also find better deals on flavorful woods if I order chunks. « Show Less
2068215
Chunks at the beginning and chips if the chunk burns out before the smoke phase is done. If choosing only one, then definitely chunks. I should add that I use a cast iron skillet as my wood tray.
2068216
I only use CHUNKS,and also place the chuncks on a Cast iron fry pan and place the fry pan on top of the ring that comes with the smoker. and there are pros and cons on weather to soak your wood, I dont, but that will be your call.
2068217
hello todd here in wichita i always get the pecan chunks from a nursery in the south end of town very reasonable. if you go to a smoke shop can be costly for a small amount of wood. i use the pecan because it is not as strong as hickory soak them for a day or two last much longer and does a better job than chips in my masterbuilt gs40.
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Mine is still new so I wouldn't expect chips, but do be wary about what you put on them. Make sure you oil/treat it before you use it, as it makes the boards so much easier to work with. If you don't, your meats might stick to the board, which is a pain. Also be mindful of how rough you cut. I've always used a glass cutting board so I'm very forceful with my cutting action. Doing this on the bamboo leaves it scarred with cuts and nicks. Just be mindful of the material and you shouldn't have any issues. They really are lovely and the sizes are fantastic!
1961782
As with so many things, it depends on what kind of wood you use. It does nothave a large firebox, so requires regular feeding. Yes chips cut off a log workfine.
1036030
I don't know if it is possible to tell from the blocks but in my opinion they are simply chunks of wood and are treated with nothing. If you went to the local lumber yard and cut up a bunch of 2X4s I suspect you would have the same product. I believe the wood is actually maple rather than pine though. This is a very good simple product.
1449115
yes i use both. the chunks just need be small enough to close wood box lid.
923371
It is designed to use coarse sawdust, not wood chips. The holes are quite small...only enough to allow airflow to keep the sawdust smouldering.
669449
I have used chunks of different sizes with good results. Neither chips or chunks will burn to ashes so what remains can be used to add smoke when grilling with charcoal briquets. You will have to use more chunks than chips though to get the same effect, because food apparently absorbs more smoke flavor early on before cooking temperature gets high and chips will initially outgas faster during that stage.
802352
It's fairly small, but works very nicely with the recommended wood pellets. Not sure how it would work with wood chips, but the pellets work very well.
899244
You can use small hardwood chunks as long as they fit into the burn chamber. You can buy these chips on Amazon or at most retailers (Walmart, Home Depot, etc.) in the grill accessory area. The hardwood chunks produce as much heat as the compressed sawdust pucks that come with the unit.
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I don't know, unless one is end grain and one is edge grain................... I prefer the thicker boards, but won't buy Boos boards anymore due to their splitting.
1961783
My experience indicates that burning time depends on ambient temperature, wind (to a small extent), wood fuel type/quality and sizing of wood used. I can't give any time estimate for those reasons. Chips of wood work equally well.
1196711
Sure does, it chip hard wood like oak too but the blade worn out fast. Chip Plywood, mdf...no problems
1127717
Soak wood chips in water and put in smoker. You can use hickory, pecan, etc.
1800912
If you look at the pictures from the manufacturer, you can see wood chips on the reflector surface under the heating element. Obviously do it right and soak the chips for a half hour or so first.
704109
Use it quite abit. Chips burn fast, soaking them in water for about 1/2 hr slows that down. For longer burn/smoke use wood chunks for bigger cuts of meat. I like chips for burgers more then anything else. Mixing different types of wood produces nice flavors to. IE: Oak/Mesquite & Oak/Hickory are good choices
581107
You put wood chips in between element and try not to touch element on metal plate or lava rocks what you may have
1408479
You can use any wood chips obviously its an item they sell tooIf you haven't used it your going to be in awe. Makes the best good ever