How to use smoking wood

Which Smoking Wood Method Should You Use?

This infographic compares the Mix with Charcoal method against the Use a Smoke Tube method across six key features to help you decide which one suits your grilling setup best.

1. Mix with Charcoal

This traditional method involves putting your smoking wood directly into the fire.

• Preparation: You need to soak the wood in water for 20–30 minutes before grilling.

• How to Use: Place the soaked wood pieces directly on top of the burning charcoal.

• Smoke + Heat: It adds both a smoky flavor and extra heat to the grill, as the wood burns alongside the charcoal.

• Works With: Best suited for traditional charcoal grills, Kamado ceramic grills, and dedicated smokers.

• Smoke Control: Offers a medium level of smoke duration and control.

• Wood Type: Best used with wood chips or larger wood chunks.

2. Use a Smoke Tube

This modern method uses a metal accessory to gently smolder the wood without burning it fast.

• Preparation: No soaking is needed; the wood is used completely dry.

• How to Use: Simply fill the stainless steel smoke tube with your wood fuel and light it.

• Smoke + Heat: It generates plenty of smoke without adding much extra heat, making it great for temperature control.

• Works With: Very versatile—it works with almost any grill setup, including gas, electric, and charcoal grills.

• Smoke Control: Provides a longer and much more consistent stream of smoke.

• Wood Type: Best used with wood chips or wood pellets.

Summary: If you are using a charcoal or Kamado grill and want traditional heat and flavor, Mix with Charcoal is a great choice. However, if you are using a gas or electric grill, or want a long, steady smoke without altering your cooking temperature, Using a Smoke Tube is the ideal solution.

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