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AgentSmith

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Soak wood or not
« on: June 23, 2018, 02:05:47 PM »
Hi, 
On a YouTube video I saw someone state not to soak the wood chunks when you throw them on top of the charcoal.
But recently I’ve seen a few recipes including ones from bbq restaurants where they state soak the wood for about minimum 2hrs.

I use wood chunks that’s about 6-12cm thick/wide. 

Any idea which is better or which is true?


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cigarman20

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Re: Soak wood or not
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2018, 02:11:58 PM »
I never soak chunk. If I only have chips... I do soak. Thought being that dry chips burn really quick when dry. BYW - I much prefer chunk for my cooks.


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cigarman20

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Re: Soak wood or not
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2018, 02:14:49 PM »
BYW = BTW when auto spell takes control!


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bbqking01

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Re: Soak wood or not
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2018, 04:25:18 PM »
I always use soaked chips...but I e decided to try out chunks again...

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kettlebb

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Re: Soak wood or not
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2018, 04:42:21 PM »
Don’t soak the wood. Not necessary. Moisture burning off the wood is not the good smoke you want on your food


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MacEggs

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Re: Soak wood or not
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2018, 08:45:20 PM »

Soak the wood .... Then you will realize why they said not to soak the wood .... Just sayin'.  ??? :D ;D ;)
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AgentSmith

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Re: Soak wood or not
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2018, 12:12:59 AM »
Thanks, I shall not soak the wood.


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Jan M.

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Re: Soak wood or not
« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2018, 01:16:44 AM »
Hey,
Have a look here, too:

https://youtu.be/rv7y1TWyKEw


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AgentSmith

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Re: Soak wood or not
« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2018, 07:48:05 AM »
lol watched this video last night, thanks.


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Jan M.

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Re: Soak wood or not
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2018, 07:50:17 AM »
Haha - ok perfect!

I soak my wood chips for 30-60 Min but nothing bigger (chunks)


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HoosierKettle

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Soak wood or not
« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2018, 08:17:02 AM »
I use chunks and no soak. I will soak wood chips before using them to keep them from burning to quickly. I’ve never noticed any problem with soaking.


However, I never use chips anymore. Just dry chunks.

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Big Dawg

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Re: Soak wood or not
« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2018, 11:04:32 AM »
Another vote for dry chunks, no chips.  Even if I still had a gasser, I would go with the A-MAZE-N tube and pellets to add smoke.





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Darko

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Re: Soak wood or not
« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2018, 01:26:43 PM »
There is no need to smoke either chunks or chips.
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qrczak1

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Re: Soak wood or not
« Reply #13 on: June 25, 2018, 01:25:04 AM »
No need to 'smoke' Darko?[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
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Darko

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Re: Soak wood or not
« Reply #14 on: June 25, 2018, 06:07:05 AM »
I'm blamin' it on auto correct!!!!
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