Newbie question

[Paul Hendricks]

Howdy, I recently bought a OTG grill. I have been acquiring accessories for it over the last few weeks. I recently bought the weber smoker box part #307576. When I look at pictures online, it shows it being used on a gas grill. Do I even need a smoker box if I only plan on using it on a charcoal grill?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Dave O]

Welcome to the forum Paul, if you didn't open the box take it back - you don't need a smoker box for a charcoal grill just put the smoke wood directly on the coals, but dont use too much as you can easily over power your food especialy chicken -

 

[Bob Sample]

If your using wood chips it could be handy but if your using chunks you don't need it.

 

[Chad Bman]

I say return it and toss your wood chips/chunks directly on the charcoal. (which is what I do)

 

[timothy]

If your using wood chips it could be handy but if your using chunks you don't need it.

Agreed. Using a smoker box or foiled pack does help in starving the chips from oxygen, which does lead to a longer smoke time.

Tim

 

[Paul Hendricks]

I plan to use mainly chips, so it looks like I will keep the smoker box. Thanks for all the kind responses.

 

[Enrico Brandizzi]

I really believe you don't need it.
You need some foil to make a pouch within chips. Then you can poke as many holes as you like dependind on how much smoke you like.
Something like this works well for me.


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