Do you have to use wood chips?
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.
995961
You do not have to use wood chips if you don't want to. They are mainly to add flavor.
1553711
No, it does not come with wood chips. When you do buy wood chips, buy the smallest bag possible because you will only use about 2-3 small chips at a time. A little goes a long way. In fact if you know any one that has a smoker just ask them for a hand full.
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.
1580569
I think more compressed wood chips than actual wood. Ours came with a crack across the top so can't recommend it.
469838
They make a box that you can put the wood chips in. You can also use the small tin foil basket (like the one you use for the grease drippings), soak your wood chips in water for about 10 hours and then put the chips in the foil basket and let they start to smoke before you grill.
564410
Yes! It has a removable tray on the bottom that would make it easy to clean up the wood chips.
1144808
You can. But, I wouldn't try cutting anything extreamly firm because you may chip it.
2111495
I believe there is a small tin box in that box of chips.yes you can use in a propane or even charcoal gril .i soak the chips in water or in a juice ,beer,wine , wiskey
1221265
Hi Kathy:Contact the manufacturer directly. The chips last for about 1 year, but longevity is influenced by the specific viscosity of the essential oils that you are using. I own 3 of their hand made wood and clay models and they work well. I've had a few chips go bad while under warranty and they sent out new chips promptly.
1170113
No, I use charcoal and then add hardwood "chunks" (not chips) that I purchase from a Walmart and they really add to the flavor of the meat I smoke in my Dyna-Glo. Just be sure and soak them in water for a couple of hours before you get started. That way they will smolder rather than burn up. You can get hickory, mesquite, cherry, apple, and other hardwood chunks for different flavors.
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.
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.
2114430
Pretty much so. My spouse does. He just puts smoker chips in... and keeps them damp
469836
You can put them directly on the grating. I have a box that I can put the chips in, but the grating works pretty well. Also, it's not necessary to soak them in water first.
1513145
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!
983901
Certainly, or hardwoods, or briquettes. Just make sure you let them all burn down to coals to avoid any unpleasant flavors. A handful of soaked wood chips or chunks can be tossed on for plenty of smoky flavor.
2111497
Yes, they should be fine. You just soak the chips in water overnight before using. Enjoy!