Hi All
I just received my new Excel 20 (Very Excited ) and have it all set up. I understand i need to season the smoker first without any food. I have decided to try the minion method to see how the temperature works out for me over a number of hours. I bought a Pro Q smoker box and woodchips and am wondering if someone could kindly help me out with the below queries,
1- Do i need to soak the chips before putting them in the smoker box.
2- How many chips should i put in the smoker box.
3- Should i put the smoker box over the lit charcoals or unlit charcoals starting off.
4- Is it better to place the chips directly on the charcoils or is the smoker box benificial.
5- Would it be best to use sand or water in the pan.
Thanks for your advice in advance.
Karl