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Wood chips being fed into the wood tray of a masterbuilt electric smoker

How to Use Wood Chips in an Electric Smoker

Learn how to use wood chips in an electric smoker the correct way to create to some truly delicious easy-to-make smoked foods at home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Servings

Equipment

  • Electric Smoker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Dry Smoking Wood chips

Instructions
 

  • Fill the water pan if your smoker has one.
  • Turn on and preheat your electric smoker to the desired temperature.
  • DO NOT soak your wood chips ahead of time. They should be dry.
  • Add the wood chips to the wood chip try via the side loader if your smoker has one, or open the door and add. Make sure to close the door or lid to the tray itself to limit oxygen consumption and create the smoke.
  • After 2-3 minutes smoke should begin to develop
  • Put your food into the smoker.
  • Add more wood chips as needed throughout the cook.

Notes

Always use an electric smoker outdoors away from your house unless it is specifically rated and described as an INDOOR tabletop style electric smoker.
 
Keyword electric smoker, How to, Setting up a Smoker, Smoker, Wood chips, Woodsmoke
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