How to Turn Your Barbecue Grill Into a Smoker

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    • 1). Lift the cooking grate out of the grill to expose the charcoal grate.

    • 2). Pour charcoal onto only side of the charcoal grate.

    • 3). Light the charcoal with a match and wait until the coals are covered with gray ash, which typically takes between 30 and 45 minutes.

    • 4). Immerse approximately three handfuls of wood chips in water and allow them to soak while waiting for the charcoal.

    • 5). Place an aluminum cooking pan next to the charcoal on the cooking grate.

    • 6). Fill the aluminum pan with water, taking care not to inadvertently splash water onto the charcoal.

    • 7). Lower the cooking grate into the barbecue grill.

    • 8). Position the food item over the water pan.

    • 9). Sprinkle one handful of soaked wood chips onto the charcoal through the cooking grill and place the lid onto the grill.

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      Add soaked wood chips to the charcoal throughout the cooking process. The amount of chips to add depends on the cooking time and personal taste. While some prefer a heavy smoke flavor, others prefer only a mild smoke flavor.

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