can you use wood chips with this grill?
1800912
If you look at the pictures from the manufacturer, you can see wood chips on the reflector surface under the heating element. Obviously do it right and soak the chips for a half hour or so first.
1800913
Yes put the moist wood chips in a foil pan on the bottom of grill. I believe the directions are in the instruction book that comes with the grill. My favorite is apple wood
1800914
I do not know, but would not try it on the coils. I would put them in a little pan and put them on the grill part. Maybe put some water in the pan. Good luck.
1449114
Yes, I've used both chips and chunks-works fine. Chunks are better for longer smoking time. I also put a lump or two of regular charcoal in there (it is supposed to help create the smoke ring on the meat). Be conservative with the wood chips/chunks-(it doesn't take as much as you think).
1613042
Their website answers a similar question thus: Q: Can I add wood chips for flavor? A: Absolutely, even though people are blown away by the results of only using Kingsford Original you can add wood chips/smoke blocks to add additional smoke. Q: Do I have to use Kingsford Briquets? A: For the best results and to have all the guess work taken out we recommend Kingsford Original Briquets (blue & white bag). We advise against using Matchlight Briquets reason being that you want the briquets to slowly burn from the top to the bottom. Q: Can I use lump charcoal or other brands of charcoal in the PBC? A: To achieve consistent and outstanding results every time we recommend using Kingsford Original (blue & white bag), lump charcoal will burn much hotter and cook times will vary.
338049
My husband indicated you may cook with wood but it is not a good option stick with charcoal.
669447
I have used chunks of different sizes with good results. Neither chips or chunks will burn to ashes so what remains can be used to add smoke when grilling with charcoal briquets.You will have to use more chunks than chips though to get the same effect, because food apparently absorbs more smoke flavor early on before cooking temperature gets high and chips will initially outgas faster during that stage.
1919367
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.
703848
Yes, but it will be more of a grilled fish with smoke flavor, not truly smoke-dried. You do not use a whole lot of wood chips in this, it is only to enhance the flavor while cooking. As long as the fish fits on the cooking plate, it will be fine. The plate is non-stick coated to help keep the food from burning to the cooking surface and it works really well.
586578
Just stay with the directions per the amount of finely ground wood chips to use, and learn to bring the heat up to medium or so to start the smoke, but then back the heat down to the desired temp to do your cooking. DO NOT attempt to use the unit on a ceramic cook top; our cracked and it cost $400 to replace it. I use a separate hot plate.
995961
You do not have to use wood chips if you don't want to. They are mainly to add flavor.
564410
Yes! It has a removable tray on the bottom that would make it easy to clean up the wood chips.
826311
On page 9 of the Grilling Guide it says wood chips can be placed between the cooking grates. No need to pre-soak, chips can be dropped right out of the bag. They say do NOT place wood chips directly under greasy foods as this can increase the risk of flare ups. Suggested hardwood varieties are Alder, Apple, Cherry, Grapevines, Hickory, Mesquite, Oak, Rosemary and Sassafras. I'm guess you wouldn't have asked the question if you had your own copy of the Grilling Guide so hope this helps.
1925404
Yes, it is solid cast iron. If it were up to me I would just get the bigger pieces of solid hardwood and place that in the grill rather than the chips you need to use for this. Either way don't forget to soak the wood first.
729090
The owner's guide booklet for the table states that it can be used with Charcoal Go-Anywhere, Gas Go-Anywhere, Smokey Joe (what I have), and Jumbo Joe grills. So, "yes" is my answer to your question.
1773933
I put my char baskets underneath the flip open sides of the top grill. After using the chimney to start the Kingsford ( I only use that brand, others don't even compare), I empty the charcoal evenly into each of the char baskets. I place the wood chips in a stainless box and the Weber water container in the center between the char baskets.
1796299
Not sure Tim. I purchased this in June 2013. After reading numerous comments from owners of this unit, I use a 10" cast iron skillet for the wood chips. It works great and is easy to add more wood when necessary. I found that I only needed to add wood once for a 5 hour smoking session when smoking over 30 lbs of ribs....which turned out to die for! Jeannie B
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.
1165742
Yes but you will have to check the temp and keep supplying wood chips. Be careful and check your final temp, oh did I say check the temp. I have had really good luck with everything except a whole turkey, I just have not smoked one!