Similar to herbs and spices, some can make a nice pair with specific kinds of protein. You can also combine two or more types of wood to elevate the complexity. When I decide to use this one, I place it on the bars at the very bottom of the smoker and cover it with the drip pan. Therefore, the drips don’t fall on the attachment. Of course, you can play around a bit with your grill and your smoke tube to find which position gives you the most balanced and complete smoke flavor in your meats. They continue to smoke until all pellets have run their course – generally about 5 to 6 hours in a 12” smoke tube.

Invest in a good thermometer to montitor internal temperature of the grill, don’t trust the temperature gauge that is mounted in your smoker – it’s likely off by anywhere from 10 – 75°. Remember, you don’t want your internal temperature above 90°F. I personally don’t buy anything lower-grade than thin steel. The types of smoker boxes used by the pros are steel and cast-iron ones. Easy to refill I haven’t had any issues with the build quality. I gifted (along with some other smoker things) one of these tubes to my relatives and they’re very satisfied with the quality. Features Ever fancied trying your hand at smoking cheese or making your own smoked salmon? That’s where cold smoking comes in. This method uses minimal heat, instead relying solely on the smoke to infuse flavor. A good smoker aficionado makes sure his tools are clean as well and this attachment is small, light, and portable which makes it extremely easy to clean up after each use.A smoker box must be easy to empty and refill. The design should allow you to replenish your wood chips at any stage during the smoking process without losing too much heat, and affecting the quality of the end product. Why do I need a smoker box or smoker tube?

Yes, you can use wood chips in a smoke tube. Wood chips are a popular choice for smoking because they produce a strong and distinct flavor. However, it is essential to choose the right size of wood chips that can fit into the smoke tube. How long does a smoke tube last? The tube is 12 inches long so it has plenty of room for around 3-4 cups of pellets that can last for up to five hours of smoking. (Remember to burn them for about 10 minutes before putting the smoke tube into the grill.) The durable stainless steel material is extremely straightforward to clean and shouldn't need to be replaced for years.By following these easy steps, anyone can use a smoke tube with a pellet grill to achieve perfectly smoked food. Additional Tips For Starting A Smoke Tube You do need to have the flame burning for at least five or six minutes sometimes longer depending on if it’s windy or not – and what type of wood. So why use a smoke tube? Well, it allows for a consistent and controllable smoke, it’s relatively inexpensive, and it can be used with almost any grill. It is shaped like a hexagon, which means it’s not going to roll around and it diffuses smoke efficiently. You can use this tube on any charcoal, gas, or electric grill. Its burn time is about 2 hours, but if the pellets you use are extremely dry you can get a few extra minutes out of it with strong and steady streams of smoke the entire time.