if i used wood but it runs on charcoal wouldnt the charcoal over power the taste of the wood?
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Charcoal will NEVER overpower the flavor of wood. Charcoal in an offset smoker is simply there to apply heat. All the flavor that comes through an offset smoker is the smoke from the wood. Charcoal does not smoke after the initial burn. It just creates lots of heat. The heat and the smoke from the wood are carried in to the meat chamber. Hence, thanks to our good friend physics, all you are left with is delicious smoke flavored deliciousness.
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I always use lump charcoal, which is basically just burnt wood (and is sold pretty much anywhere you can find charcoal, Walmart is the best place to get it). You shouldn't really smoke with charcoal, for the exact reason you mentioned, you should always use lump charcoal or wood. You just put wood chunks on top of the lump charcoal and you have your heat and smoke!
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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.
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I start fire with charcoal. I soak wood in water overnight and cook using wood. I have enjoyed my smoker. It takes 8-10 hours for Boston butts to get tender but it is well worth the time. Also have smoked chicken. Awesome!
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We use the charcoal to just start the wood, so this would not happen, just keeping feeding the would you intend to use. I would suggest like someone else has already you will want to seal the doors and where it bolts together with woodstove rope sealant you can purchase at a hardware store. This is so it will hold it's heat without loss of heat.
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I use charcoal to get fire started the just use wood to do the smoking , works good for me that way
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To season it i just did acouple of cooks with some fatty foods. Bacon or meat that you do not wish to eat just to seal up all the holes. To start the charcoal I use a chimney starter with some newspaper under it which lights it up real quick!
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My husband indicated you may cook with wood but it is not a good option stick with charcoal.
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Well, first off, it would only work for cold smoking in that setup. It will not work in a charcoal / wood environment due to oxygen restraints. For cold smoking, you could place it in the firebox and see how the air flows. If you're getting smoke out of the stack, then it will work. If not, it may be necessary to put it on or below the bottom grate. A decent supply of O2 is key in getting good results from this contraption. Hope this helps.
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Not at all. Better yet, it won't taste of charcoal lighter fluid either. the gas burns without odor or taste. Additionally, I only use the gas long enough to get the coals going so food is not on the grill when the gas is on. I do a ton of grilling (meats and a LOT of veggies)...this grill is perfect. -Charlie
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We got our PK Grill for a lot of reasons - they have a very good reputation, my husband and myself both grew up with our families cooking on them, they have a lot of cooking area for the size, and are very well made. We both prefer charcoal grills, but if you don't, then make sure you allow the coals to burn down as much as possible, this cuts down on a strong charcoal flavor, and you can get small wood chips (hickory, mesquite, apple wood, cherry wood, pecan, etc) which will also cut back on charcoal flavor. As far as the grill goes, we couldn't recommend a better one!!
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No. Wood-based chips would give you a smoky flavor. Charcoal-based briquettes could give you an odor. But this is ceramic material and it is neutral in terms of emitting any odor or flavor whatsoever. It's main purpose is to more evenly distribute heat and mitigate flame flareups.
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Hi Anadel, Your food will not taste of gas. The gas is the fuel to ignite the charcoal. I use the Weber Rapid Ignite Charcoal Chimney. Just fill the chimney with charcoal and place it over the flame. In 10-15 minutes the charcoal will be ready to cook over. I hope that helps. If not, let me know. Good grilling!
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I am not sure as I got it for a gift. I know this is meant to burn charcoal.
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No. None what so ever from the briquettes as they are ceramic. If you have dripped bbq sauce or the 'drippings' from previous cookings onto the briquettes, then you might get some 'flavor' from the drippings until they are burned off.
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It's good for pretty much any amount of food. I would just use less charcoal and it would still cook great.
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With no problem. I did it myself. You put the wood you want to use in the small end and place the turkey is the large end and the smoke from the fire cooks the turkey. I used a fresh Turkey and was surprised on how fast it cooked. I used Kiawa wood which made the smoked meat amazing.
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You can use wood but I don't know why you would bother. A 12-14 pound of even the cheapest self-lighting charcoal will last up to 4 and 1/2 hours, which is more than enough to cook even the largest butts or briskets you can fit inside it. I can imagine starting it with wood and adding the charcoal, but not the other way around as wood in the size you need to fit the Orion would burn down too quickly.
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I have used wood but unless you use very dense wood like mesquite it burns very quickly. Best to use a combination of wood and charcoal. Imparts fantastic flavor.
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How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? I would not use wood; I would use charcoal as the manufacturer intended. Your grill won't last long at wood burning temperatures, although a small amount of dry wood for the flavor with your charcoal won't kill it. If you're grilling meat and you can't hold your hand about six inches over the grill for a few seconds without wincing in agony, your temperature is probably too high.
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Heck yes!!!!! It will smoke quite a bit during start up once coals are white add the Wood...I recommend a Charcoal Chimney to start coals about 14 bucks last for years.
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I have used wood with charcoal to grill and I really like that but I've not tried only smoking. There is good air control on the bottom and on the lid, so it might be possible if you set the air flow correctly. Good Luck