Soaking Wood Chips In Beer For Grilling

Soaking Wood Chips In Beer For Grilling

Here is a secret. You can turn your gas or charcoal grill into a smoker by just using beer. Soak wood chips in beer before you fire up the grill. The beer will be imparted into your smoked food.

Soak wood chips in beer for at least 30 minutes. The wet wood chips will produce more smoke and flavor. Drain wood chips and sprinkle a handful of soaked chips over the hot coals when they are ready and covered with a white ash. Put the lid on the grill and wait for the smoke to start to pour out of the grill. Then place the food on the cooking grate.

For charcoal grills, position it so that the vent is on the side of the grill opposite the charcoal. This will draw the heat and smoke over the food and out of the vent.

For gas grills, when using wood chips with a gas grill, follow the smoker box instructions for best results.

A couple of handfuls of wood chips will provide 10 to 20 minutes of smoke, depending on how hot the fire is.

Keep the grill lid closed as much as possible to allow the smoke to fully permeate the food.

Always use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating your grill.

“Work With What You Got!”

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