I understand that using soaked wood chunks can result in some really
bad smoke and hence, lousy tasting 'Q. I'm just wondering, can using
dry wood chunks wrapped in foil cause any problems? I'm using a
propane smoker so wrapping the wood in foil (with a pencil hole to
allow the smoke to escape) would aid in the cleanup.

In article >, RW
> wrote:

> I understand that using soaked wood chunks can result in some really
> bad smoke and hence, lousy tasting 'Q. I'm just wondering, can using
> dry wood chunks wrapped in foil cause any problems? I'm using a
> propane smoker so wrapping the wood in foil (with a pencil hole to
> allow the smoke to escape) would aid in the cleanup.

Just make sure you have a double layer of foil around the entire chunk
and that it's wrapped as tight as possible.
There's really no need to poke holes in the foil-it's just about
impossible to seal it up so that it won't smoke.

monroe(soon you'll have lump charcoal)

On 24-Apr-2004, RW > wrote:

> I understand that using soaked wood chunks can result in some really
> bad smoke and hence, lousy tasting 'Q. I'm just wondering, can using
> dry wood chunks wrapped in foil cause any problems? I'm using a
> propane smoker so wrapping the wood in foil (with a pencil hole to
> allow the smoke to escape) would aid in the cleanup.

I've done it both ways. Quit soaking because I couldn't see any benefit
from it (or loss). Works good for me. Chunks are definitely better then
chips, but if all you can get is chips, well hey.

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M&M ("When You're Over The Hill You Pick Up Speed")