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Gas grill into smoker.
Other methods for converting a gas grill into a smoker permanent modifications.
So you will only want to use one or maybe two burners depending on the size of your grill.
Add new lava rocks.
In the following detailed 5 minute video by alaska granny you can see what it takes to set up a gas grill for smoking including.
If you plan to frequently smoke and don t want to use a pellet smoker tube you can consider installing a permanent cold smoke generator.
First start soaking wood chips in water check the recipe for the amount you ll need they should soak in water for at least 30 minutes or else they are likely to light on fire and give you more.
Turning the tank down to nearly off choking back the gas so the burner burns steadily at its lowest possible temperature.
Setting up a gas grill for smoking can be very easy especially if the grill is equipped with a built in smoker box.
These units will mount to the side of your cooking chamber where you can create a fire and funnel smoke into your gas grill.
All you need to do is wrap about 2 cups of soaked wood chips in a double thickness.
The steps to enhancing the flavor of your gas grill.
This is not simply aesthetic.
The key to turning your gas grill into a smoker is to cook indirect.
Whether you re using a charcoal grill or gas grill the temperature should hit around 225 degrees for most barbecue recipes.
Clean the inside of your grill of any fat that might flare up or cause rancid flavors while you smoke.
The holes in the lid will direct the fragrant smoke over your food.
Smokemiester bbq smokers convert a covered grill into a hot or cold pellet bbq smoker grill.
How to turn your gas grill into a smoker.
Smokemiester bbq smoker is unique it requires no air pump it makes its own draft.
This awesome foil hack will give your grill the smokey flavor you want without having to purchase another piece of expensive grilling equipment.
Here are the steps for turning your old gas grill into a smoker.
Turn your gas grill into a smoker.
If your gas grill doesn t have a dedicated smoker box you can purchase a heavy gauge stainless steel smoker box to sit right on top of your cooking grate.
For pellet grills works for pre smoking and cold smoking only.
Cover with water and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
If you re turning a gas grill into a smoker you ll need a smoke box to store your wood chips or chunks.
But only to the meat side of the grill.
This may require scraping dirtiness and a sour puss while getting it done.
However there is a way to create smoke even without a built in smoker box.
Place the wood chips in a bowl or bucket.
While you soak the wood chips take a moment to preheat your grill.
Turning burner down to a lower setting.
While you can certainly buy one if you re new to smoking and not sure if you want to invest in a reusable smoke box you can make your own with foil.
