Smoking without wood

Former Member

I wanted to get everyone's opinion on smoking without wood- basically using the CS as an oven. I was thinking about doing some chickens as a test but wanted to see what everyone says. I have a SM025- should I remove the smoker box or leave it in? I would imagine the food would still have a slight smokey flavor but am not sure. No speeches on why I would want to use the CS without wood please-

Thanks

11/10/099:06 AM

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tomMember

Just don't add wood,and run it normal.

You will pick up just a hint,but pleasant.

How much,depends on how well seasoned the cooker is.

11/10/099:23 AM

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Former Member

quote:
Originally posted by KD:
... No speeches on why I would want to use the CS without wood please-
Thanks

Speeches, we don't do speeches, we do posts

Hey, whatever works for you. Like Tom said, just leave the wood out and go for it. I wouldn't remove the box, that changes the heat dynamics of how it runs, so don't.

No speeches.... LOL

11/10/099:41 AM

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Former Member

This is with a well seasoned 020..

While rushing to get things ready for a w/e party, I left the wood box (perfectly weighed and positioned wood in place) sitting on the ground.

The resulting ribs were pleasantly smokey(lightly but still nice) and perfectly acceptable in every way.

11/10/0910:07 AM

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Former Member

Thanks Gents- as always I appreciate the feedback.

I thought I might get a chuckle out of the 'speech' statement.

11/10/0910:49 AM

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twoferMember

I occasionally do pulled pork without any wood in the box. You get a small amount of smoke from the grease hitting the wood box. My father developed a taste for it in South Carolina. Drench the meat with seasoned vinegar sauce and it makes a decent sandwich.

11/16/096:12 AM

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Former Member

Ditto on Toms post. First time I did chicken in my CS, I over-smoked. Common fault with beginners. So since, I find that my chicken comes out just right - cooking it in the well seasoned smoker without adding wood. Go ahead and experiment. Cooking has to suit your taste.

11/16/096:29 AM

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