Soak wood or not

[AgentSmith]

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]

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]

BYW = BTW when auto spell takes control!


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[bbqking01]

I always use soaked chips...but I e decided to try out chunks again...

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[kettlebb]

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]

Soak the wood .... Then you will realize why they said not to soak the wood .... Just sayin'. 

[AgentSmith]

Thanks, I shall not soak the wood.


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[Jan M.]

Hey,
Have a look here, too:

https://youtu.be/rv7y1TWyKEw


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[AgentSmith]

lol watched this video last night, thanks.


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[Jan M.]

Haha - ok perfect!

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


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[HoosierKettle]

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]

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.





BD

[Darko]

There is no need to smoke either chunks or chips.

[qrczak1]

No need to 'smoke' Darko?

[Darko]

I'm blamin' it on auto correct!!!!