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Hi at the moment I only have access to a charcoal grill with a lid and chimney so it can be used as a smoker but i haven't tried it out yet and was gonna give it a go today. I would love some advice on which charcoals, wood to use etc and if anyone has had success smoking on these, also would it be ok so smoke a smaller 3-4 person joint on this grill or would it be to tricky?

Hi,
If its got a lid and a chimney then should be fine, pile the coals up one end and put the meat at the chimney end and you are in business. Difficult to advise on amount of charcoal or wood without knowing what you are cooking on.

As for wood the chips you can get from any garden centre are a good start, Fruitwoods like apple or cherry are a good mild starting wood you can then try hickory or oak which have a stronger smoke flavour.

Give it a go and let us know how you get on.
Cheers
Tiny

Depending on what you're smoking you may want to look at getting a thermometer or temperature probe as this makes telling when the food is cooked far easier for you.

Good luck!!!


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