Soak chips?

phaz · April 03, 2007, 01:40:59 PM

I was wondering if you soak the pucks before use?
Thanks phaz

hillbillysmoker · April 03, 2007, 01:42:15 PM

Nope..........straight from the pack to the rack. Have fun.

Tiny Tim · April 03, 2007, 01:42:25 PM

No, you don't have to...ya soak 'em after they're burned to extinguish them. :D

phaz · April 03, 2007, 01:43:39 PM

Thanks guys tomorrow the ribs,
phaz

Tiny Tim · April 03, 2007, 01:45:37 PM

No problem...my fee is 1/2 a rack of ribs. ;D

LilSmoker · April 03, 2007, 02:21:03 PM

Hi and welcome phaz, good luck with the ribs ;)

PigOut · April 03, 2007, 02:45:05 PM

Welcome !! Good luck and 'smoke on'

Skip

hillbillysmoker · April 03, 2007, 04:26:04 PM

I'm in the truck..Not to worry I have my own fork and napkin. Good luck with the smoke

Wildcat · April 03, 2007, 06:30:03 PM

Welcome to the forum phaz! :)

iceman · April 04, 2007, 10:21:30 AM

Welcome phaz. Have fun with the ribs. Important to keep the pucks away from moisture of any kind.

Kummok · April 04, 2007, 10:49:55 AM

Quote from: iceman on April 04, 2007, 10:21:30 AM
Welcome phaz. Have fun with the ribs. Important to keep the pucks away from moisture of any kind.

VERY important advice from Iceman!! The pucks should be kept in plastic and away from humidity. Soak them and you'll end up with a pile of sawdust. I understand where the question comes from though.....wasn't that long ago that I used wood chips/chunks in smoking and still do in grilling. I've never been a big believer in presoaking wood for smoking/grilling though....when you think about it, the water has to convert to steam before the temps necessary to support oxidation of the fuel source can rise sufficiently enough to convert the fuel to smoke.

Tiny Tim · April 04, 2007, 11:05:45 AM

So you're saying wet wood don't burn and produce smoke until it dries enough? :D

coyote · April 04, 2007, 10:12:51 PM

Get after it Phaz , have a good smoke and don't be a stranger.
Coyote

Kummok · April 05, 2007, 10:47:11 AM

Quote from: Tiny Tim on April 04, 2007, 11:05:45 AM
So you're saying wet wood don't burn and produce smoke until it dries enough? :D

:D :D :D The basis for my 35+ year career as a smoke eater, TT! ;)

Tiny Tim · April 05, 2007, 11:06:51 AM

I like to read the technical descriptions of stuff, then bust on the writer by translating it to English, just to be a smart aleck. :D Happy you realized I was kidding with ya.