Walmart - Western 500 Cubic inch Hickory BBQ Cooking Wood Chunks, 1 Box 500 cubic inches $7.97

cdryuncle

Jul 27, 2024 07:23 PM

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cdryuncleJul 27, 2024 07:23 PM

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This is and has been normal price.

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Danzilla

Jul 27, 2024 07:28 PM

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DanzillaJul 27, 2024 07:28 PM

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Price seems okay, but not anything great as the list price is inflated.
For instance I can find 1300 Cu.In. Hickory from my local HEB for ~$15 which works out to around $5.77 for the same 500 Cu In as this offer.
Similar or better prices can be found without too much effort than this supposed sale.

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famewolf

Jul 27, 2024 08:36 PM

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Can anyone recommend a video for a first time smoker user? (propane)....to soak the chips or not? Was thinking to get a 10lb bag of chicken leg quarters and use it for my first "test".

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Quote from famewolf

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Can anyone recommend a video for a first time smoker user? (propane)....to soak the chips or not? Was thinking to get a 10lb bag of chicken leg quarters and use it for my first "test".

I always soak the chips for an hour if chunks or at least 20 minutes for chips as otherwise the wood catches on fire and is gone in a few minutes whereas you want a long slow smoke…

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Aulus

Jul 27, 2024 09:22 PM

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AulusJul 27, 2024 09:22 PM

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With a vertical gas smoker I do not soak as they won't smolder. You'll find tips and tricks are dependent on the type of smoker. I've never over smoked anything whereas some can. I fight being under smoked and dry, but my temps are extremely stable.

Lots of good resources on r/smoking or YouTube. Good luck!

hmx

Jul 28, 2024 01:14 AM

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hmxJul 28, 2024 01:14 AM

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Quote from famewolf

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Can anyone recommend a video for a first time smoker user? (propane)....to soak the chips or not? Was thinking to get a 10lb bag of chicken leg quarters and use it for my first "test".

I wouldn't soak chunks. The water doesn't really soak in below the surface, so it mostly just creates steam at the outset with lower temps, prolonging the cook without increasing smoke flavor. That smoke and flavor comes from the other components of the wood, not it's moisture content. The big offset smokers use seasoned wood as the fuel, so we can see that absolutely excellent results come from burning dry wood. A water pan or brushing/spraying/wrapping the food can deal with dryness if there's trouble with temp control or cook times.

Last edited by hmx July 27, 2024 at 06:17 PM.

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famewolf

Jul 28, 2024 02:13 AM

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Quote from hmx

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I wouldn't soak chunks. The water doesn't really soak in below the surface, so it mostly just creates steam at the outset with lower temps, prolonging the cook without increasing smoke flavor. That smoke and flavor comes from the other components of the wood, not it's moisture content. The big offset smokers use seasoned wood as the fuel, so we can see that absolutely excellent results come from burning dry wood. A water pan or brushing/spraying/wrapping the food can deal with dryness if there's trouble with temp control or cook times.

Anyone use a combo of chips and pellets? I've read pellets smoke quickly and tend to burn out quickly where chips are slower to smoke but then will last a while....seems like a combo would be best of both worlds? This is a non pellet smoker but already have both pellets and chips from use with grill smoke box.

lettermacaw187

Jul 28, 2024 03:41 PM

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lettermacaw187Jul 28, 2024 03:41 PM

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Everyday price. B&B Chunks are "better" - can get them cheaper that Walmart (price per OZ) at Academy Sports, $6 for 549cu in near me, more expensive at Ace Hardware. Best price per OZ is someone who's cut down a tree on Facebook Marketplace, but most of time havent dried out the wood to get the optimal smoking moisture

Walmart wood chunks are goto for not getting ripped off at most places - i.e. small bag of wood chips for $5-10.

lettermacaw187

Jul 28, 2024 03:44 PM

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lettermacaw187Jul 28, 2024 03:44 PM

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Quote from famewolf

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Anyone use a combo of chips and pellets? I've read pellets smoke quickly and tend to burn out quickly where chips are slower to smoke but then will last a while....seems like a combo would be best of both worlds? This is a non pellet smoker but already have both pellets and chips from use with grill smoke box.

smoke takes most with cold meat / beginning of smoke. smoke chips will go up fast (no mass) so if you want to hit your meat early / fast cook, chips could work. pellets are essentially engineered chunks of wood - dust pressed into pellets. your best bet is to get some wood chunks - for my fast cooks i am reusing a big chunk of apple / hickory etc as it smolders outside in, even at 500+ temps directly on the coals

lettermacaw187

Jul 28, 2024 03:46 PM

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lettermacaw187Jul 28, 2024 03:46 PM

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Quote from hmx

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I wouldn't soak chunks. The water doesn't really soak in below the surface, so it mostly just creates steam at the outset with lower temps, prolonging the cook without increasing smoke flavor. That smoke and flavor comes from the other components of the wood, not it's moisture content. The big offset smokers use seasoned wood as the fuel, so we can see that absolutely excellent results come from burning dry wood. A water pan or brushing/spraying/wrapping the food can deal with dryness if there's trouble with temp control or cook times.

100% this. soaking is bad. cured wood from store is kiln dried to optimal moisture content

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lettermacaw187

Jul 28, 2024 03:50 PM

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lettermacaw187Jul 28, 2024 03:50 PM

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Quote from famewolf

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Can anyone recommend a video for a first time smoker user? (propane)....to soak the chips or not? Was thinking to get a 10lb bag of chicken leg quarters and use it for my first "test".

Get a "pellet smoker tube" - you can put pellets and chips in it. works little better as a smoke box or just a foil boat of wood chips - less playing and some tubes can go for 2-4 hours.

LivelyFriction927

Jul 28, 2024 08:22 PM

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LivelyFriction927Jul 28, 2024 08:22 PM

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Quote from famewolf

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Can anyone recommend a video for a first time smoker user? (propane)....to soak the chips or not? Was thinking to get a 10lb bag of chicken leg quarters and use it for my first "test".

Look at a smoking tube and some pellets. Much easier to maintain and gives a pretty good flavor

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