How to Use Your Charcoal Grill As a Smoker

Ever wanted to smoke a brisket or salmon but couldCharcoal - NEVER use charcoal with lighter fluid
not because all you have is the normal roundinfused, you will taste it in the food. Just stick with
backyard charcoal grill? Well you can and you also canplain charcoal.
smoke foods just like a pro. See the key to smokingFirst you must soak your wood chips in water and
is cooking slow and low. This means long cook timesany other seasonings that you want to use.
and low cook temperatures. The idea is to indirectlyRemember this will accent the taste of the food.
cook the foods with the heat from the smoke andAfter you have thoroughly soaked the wood chips
not the fire itself. Most think the only way to cookplace them in your 2 quart metal pan or bowl with
this way is to buy another grill that is made for justabout 2 cups of water.
smoking. Not true. Not even close. Below is the stepsPlace this bowl of chips directly in the middle of
you take to turn your charcoal grill into a smoker pit.where you normally place your charcoals.
In order to do this, you just need a few simpleNow place your coals on both sides of the bowl of
items. Most of which you likely have around thewood chips. Light your coals and once they are hot
house already. Here is your list:and your wood has begun to smoke it's time to
Standard charcoal grillplace your meat on the grill. Keep in mind that your
Wood for smoking. (mesquite, hickory, or oak) Youfood must stay directly above the water pan. Close
can find these in the grill section of your favoriteyour grill lid and close all openings.
store.Keep the grill temperature around 190 degrees and
A metal 2 quart pan - To place the wood chips in. Ause a meat thermometer to determine when your
porcelain bowl that is used in smokers can befood is done. Add coals and more water as needed -
purchased.about every hour.
Water - To soak the wood chips in