howdy all

[hoss210]

well i have cooked for ever but need to know how long to soak mesquite wood just bought a new smoker/charcoal grill and kinda dumb when it comes to using it lol so i need lotsssssss of help tyvm Hoss

 

[Mama Mangia]

soak them for at least an hour

 

[Mama Mangia]

Start by soaking wood chunks in water for at least one hour; chips (including wine barrel chips) and aromatic twigs (grape vines or fruit wood twigs) need only 30 minutes of soaking. Shake all excess water off woods before adding them to your fire or smoker box.