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.
Servings 12 Servings
Cost $8
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.
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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.