dry or wet wood chips/chunks?

[Burnt Endz]

Just curious to what different people use and why?

Personally I use dry chunks....a buddy of mine uses wet chips. I don't use chips because they burn up too fast.

What are some thoughts on pros/cons of each?

[Inner10]

Dry chunks or dry splits.

Chips, like you said burn too fast, if chips are all I got I put em in a foil boat to slow the burn. If all I have is wet chips because I left em out in the rain I let em dry out.

[day_trippr]

Dry. Definitely - and Steve Raichlen can sit and spin

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[Burnt Endz]

thanks for the replies guys....but why not use wet chips or chunks? Is there a reason or just personal preference?

[CliffC]

[Soapm]

[Rocko-la]

I used to soak them but I'd always lack the forethought to do it so I'd just throw the chunks in dry. I think it worked better so I've done it like that ever since.

[Inner10]

[Chefmikey]

I always use dry wood and pre-char it either in the fire or over a propane burner. I find if I don't do that I get a ton of thick blue smoke as the wood comes up to burning temp - can lead to a too smokey flavour.
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[SWP5767]

Depending on what I have on hand. I either use dry chunks or wet chips.
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