Combine stovetop and oven cooking for maximum flavor. "On a stovetop, get the wood chips smoking on one side of a deep pan ...

Looking for a shortcut to smoky, authentic barbecue? We'll show you how to make a smoker using your grill and some wood chips.

Smoker boxes in various metals cost less than $20 at stores offering barbecue apparatus. Lacking a box, you can make a substitute by wrapping your wood chips in tin foil and punching holes in the top.

The smoker has two adjustable chrome-plated grates you can move around to fit your meat, while a removable wood chip tray allows you to infuse as much or as little smokiness as you want.

Light a hardwood charcoal or wood fire in the firebox of a smoker. Heat the smoker to 200°F. Scatter some of the soaked wood chips around the coals; the chips should smolder but not flare.

Facebook X Reddit Email Save. I’ve always found the practice of food smoking intimidating. Discussions about wood chip types and temperature gauges generally make me want to run and hide, as ...