Weber Universal Barbecue Smoker Box | Grill BBQ Smoker Box | Use Wood Chips to Add Smoky Flavour to your BBQ Food | Suitable for Gas, Charcoal and Electric Barbecues - Black (17179)

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Famous all over the world, the Weber® kettle is the iconic charcoal barbecue. Of timeless design, quality build and finish and in most cases as versatile as any of its gas cousins, there is a Weber® charcoal BBQ for everyone. What’s advantageous of the zoned setup is it slows the burn rate within the smoker box, allowing for longer smoke times. The ignition zone is directly over a burner, so the smolder starts there first, then slowly follows along the L shape. It eventually reaches the end zone, once all of the content of the smoker box are done burning. Water Pan When you want to grill on the beach or picnic in the park, a portable bbq stand will help to protect the ground, or, if you are worried about flare ups or uneven cooking, a grill mat will help you no matter the location. Don’t forget a great set of bbq tongs, when you are out in the wild! Accessories for wood pellet grills Wood smoker boxes transform your run-of-the-mill gas grill into a BBQ smoker, elevating your food with smoky flavors good enough to tempt any hardened barbecue lover. This cost-effective grill accessory is a must-have for any fan of wood-smoked barbecue and a must-have for anyone wanting to give their gas-grilled food that little bit more punch.

Let me respond to a couple of criticisms, starting with the "warping" issue. I can't imagine this product warping. I left it in the grill when it was preheating at 500 degrees and then it was in the grill for hours at 350. Mine is as square as the day I got it. One explanation of why I did not have the problem others reported might be the hinge system, two rivets at each end. If you get wood chips on the open lid and between the rivets and force the lid to close, then the rivets will bend. It would appear that the box is warped, but the hinge is just out of alignment. My guess is that others think this is being warped, but it is not. For a gas barbecue, you will need the same handy bbq utensils any grill requires, including a grate brush and scraper set, tongs, gloves and other essentials. They also benefit from bbq accessories such as pizza stones or grilling trays, for delivering crispy crust pizzas and tasty pancakes. Charcoal barbecue accessories It measures three by nine inches and can hold up to two cups of wood chips. This is more than enough to house a good amount of wood chips to turn your grill into a smoker.The water pan (labeled 1400) that’s attached the smoker box design in the figure shown above is detachable to make it easier to fill. People often use water pans to increase the moisture content within the grill, in the hopes of making their food juicier. The patent alleges that the increased moisture content enables smoke to better adhere to food being cooked. Material:While a smoker box is in essence a really simple tool, there is a big difference in cheaper and elite models. This difference can usually be found in the type of metal that they’re made of. You can place the smoker either on the grate or below it. The box should be as close to the heat source as possible, so if you’re using a gas grill then place it right above the burners. Whatever grill you own, we have the cooking accessories and brushes for you - read on to find out more. Accessories for gas barbecues

Close the lid of the grill and wait a few minutes for smoke to pour out of the grill. Now it’s time to lower the heat of the dedicated burner under the smoker box to medium or low so that the wood will smolder slowly.

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A good quality bbq utensil or bbq tool set should be tough, comfortable to use and easy to clean. Weber’s barbecue sets are made of German steel and offer 70 years of grilling experience in their smart and ergonomic design. A wide and varied set of bbq tools also means you have the right utensil to hand when you want to try out a tasty new dish! How do I clean my BBQ accessories best? Mild, delicate, and subtly sweet. Good choice for avoiding overpowering the flavor of “lighterâ€, more delicate, meats. Shape & Size: Some smokers are flat in shape, while some are v-shaped. With flat boxes, not all grills can accommodate them well, while v-shaped boxes tend to be able to slot between your burner covers quite well. It’s a large box, which means that its wood chip capacity is excellent at three cups. This doesn’t just mean that you don’t have to replenish the fuel supply as much, but it also means that your smoking power output is far better. Place the meat or vegetables on the grate, close the lid and let the food cook. The closer your food is to the smoker box, the more smoky it’s going to taste.

If you light a BBQ in advance and are adding your smoker box to a gas grill which has been allowed to heat up for the recommended 10-15 minutes then it should take another 10-15 minutes for the box to start smoking. Some bbq utensils are dishwasher safe, but gentle washing up by hand will help to keep your bbq accessories looking their best for longer. Always wash your Weber knives by hand, one at a time, so that you don’t cut yourself when reaching into soapy water. If you need to soak off tough residues, place the items in a shallow tray with soapy water for several hours. Where do I store my BBQ tools when not in use? Controlling the temperature of a gas grill is not a matter of opening and closing vents, it’s simply a matter of turning knobs. In most cases you will adjust one or two of the main burners during cooking, though if you want to smoke at very low temperatures (below 250°F), turn off all of the main burners and use just the dedicated burner under the smoker box for the heat. Wood chips simply don’t soak up that much water within the typically recommended soaking times. Yes, the surface is damp, but the water doesn’t penetrate that deep. What I really like about this one is its smoking potential. Its size means that its smoke output is extremely impressive, and surpasses most of the other boxes on this list.

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Stainless steel or cast iron is your best bet, as they will retain heat well while guarding the chips from overheating and burning out. Further to this, they’ll also be durable so will help to withstand being exposed to high cooking temperatures time and time again without rusting or falling apart. How to use a smoker box

Because of how simple they are, they can be used with almost any gas grill, and can even be used with charcoal grills too.With that being said, the best thermometer I have ever used has been the Thermapen Mk4 ( they are definitely worth the money) ( they are definitely worth the money). I have tried several imitators out there, but nothing compares to genuine products from ThermoWorks. Yes, they may seem a little pricey, but trust me, you get what you pay for. Mild, mellow, and subtly sweet. It’s flavor profile also makes it a good for blending with other woods to add complexity. As you can see, and my personal experiences have confirmed, soaking doesn’t seem to do anything except give people the false impression that the chips are producing more smoke for longer periods. What’s actually happening is that the wet chips produce steam until they are completely dry, then they start burning and producing smoke. So soaking your wood chips only delays the time it takes for the smoking process to start. How to Setup Your Grill For Smoking Turn your grill on at high temperature and preheat the box. Different smokers and grills take different lengths of time to get going, so there is no hard and fast rule here. A good rule is once you start seeing smoke coming from your box, dial down the heat to low and you’re good to go. As a leader in the gas grill segment, it’s important for Weber to keep improving the functionality of gas grills. Last week CookOut News reported on a dual-burner assembly that Weber developed and now there’s another patent to improve gas grills. A patent has been released showing Weber has developed an L-shaped smoker box with an attached water pan to increase smoke times. Smoker Box