In terms of exactness, the cooking variety, and utter convenience, nothing beats owning gas grills amongst your outdoor furniture in Greenville, NC. At the same time, it’s easy to miss the smoky taste that smoking your dishes on the grill that you can create. If you want that smoky feel, you don’t have to use a charcoal grill— all you need is a smoke box. Here’s how to smoke on your propane gas grill with a smokebox step by step.
Wood Chips Types
Before you start smoking your food, it’s important to know what kind of wood is right for it. To make it easier, here they are, broken down:
- Oak– This is medium and good for hot and slow gas grilling sessions. It’s usually paired with beef and lamb.
- Hickory– Has a sweet and strong taste, similar to bacon. It’s best with pork, beef, and lamb.
- Maple– It’s sweet and light, perfect for hot and fast dishes. This is usually paired with beef, lamb, and chicken.
- Pecan– Fruity and Sweet, it’s great for slow and cool sessions. Try it with pork and beef.
- Mesquite– Has a very strong taste that’s perfect for beef and lamb.
- Cherry– Like the name, is light, fruity and sweet. Cook chicken, ham, and salmon hot and slow for pure magic.
- Apple– Use this for a light, fruity, and sweet taste that is great for pork and chicken.
How to Smoke On Gas Grills
Once you’ve chosen the wood you want to use, follow these simple steps:
- Soak the wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes
- Before placing the wood chips, drain the excess water. Then place the chips in the smoke box.
- Close the smoker box and grill lid and wait for it to begin smoking
- Once the grill is ready, adjust the grill lid to low-medium heat and set meat over the unlit burners. Then close the lid.
Want to Give it a Try?
For much fuller tutorials about smoking meats or anything else, we recommend that you check out Steven Raichlen’s Project Smoke, which you may have seen on PBS. It’s a great starter guide to get you started. For all of your gas grill and outdoor furniture needs in Greenville, NC, we have the grills and other accessories you need to bring smoke into your life. Contact us today to get your taste buds started on this amazing smoky journey.