<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nAn electric smoker is a hardy piece of equipment that is exposed to harsh high temperatures regularly. Most manufacturers use either stainless steel or cast iron for durability. These smokers are powered by an electrical outlet. A heating rod provides heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The heating rod is most often found at the center of the smoker. It is powered by an electric outlet and is responsible for heating the cooking chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cooking chamber traps the heat, cooking the meat inside. You\u2019ll need access to electricity to operate one (duh!) so they\u2019re not tailgate or camping-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Do I Keep Woodchips From Catching Fire in My Electric Smoker? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n If your wood chips are catching fire in your smoker, you are probably running your smoker too hot. There\u2019s a good chance the thermometer is reading incorrectly. Chips are supposed to smolder in the chip tray, not burn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also consider employing either the smoker box method or the foil pouch method. Either method will get the job done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you think your smoker is malfunctioning, contact the manufacturer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Else Should I Consider When Topping Up on Wood Chips?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n The amount of wood chips you put in directly affects the taste of the smoked meat. The more the wood chips, the more intense the flavor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBe careful when using bold flavors like mesquite that can easily overpower your meal. Too much smoke will leave a bitter taste on the meat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mild flavors like maple wood chips and cherry wood chips produce mild smoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consider the meat you\u2019re smoking and pair it with the appropriate wood chip. Meats with robust flavors, like pork and beef, are great when paired with hickory or oak. More delicate meats, such as chicken, taste great with maple or pecan. (Although I wouldn\u2019t say no to chicken smoked over hickory or oak.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Smoking an apple pie? (You should try it. It\u2019s amazing.) Use apple chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
1. When Should I Replace Wood Chips in My Smoker?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Wood chips only serve to produce smoke to flavor your meat. Add wood chips to your smoker as soon as the smoldering stops to maximize smoky flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n The more you practice, the more you’ll become aware of how often the wood chips in your electric smoker need to be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get experimental with different smoking times and different wood chunks and chips until you nail a perfect technique. Happy smoking!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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