I tried searching on this but did not really get a true answer. I have used my AQ a couple of times now. After the cook the wood in the wood box is still whole and the bottom of the wood is black. I was thinking that the wood would break down more? Am I wrong? Also If not can I use the same wood again? Since it's in whole pieces and not cooked through so to speak? I have currently used hickory I think that is what comes with it. Do different woods act differently? Sorry about all the questions just new to all this smoking!
The last thing I cooked was ribs they came out pretty good I thought for a first time. I cooked them for around 5.5 hrs pretty tender almost fall off the bone. But, like I said the wood is still whole chunks.
A few last things I have the smoke box opening right to left. And I do not notice a lot of smoke when I am cooking but, I can smell the wood. Should I be concerned with this? It very well could be something that I am doing wrong?
Thank you,
Lost in Smoke!
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