How you prepare your wood chips or chunks when smoking meat is vital for ensuring the best results. We went to an expert for tips on these essential steps.

To allow the wood to smoke, rather than quickly incinerate, you need a smoker box. A smoker box should be durable and protect the wood chips from intense heat, allowing them to produce a thick smoke.

A smoker box should be durable and protect the wood chips from intense heat, allowing them to produce a thick smoke. We love Cave Tools’ Smoker Box for BBQ Grill Wood Chips for its rugged build ...

Best bang for your buck: Cuisinart’s CSB-156 Wood Chip Smoker Box Our take: An affordably priced, compact smoker box that can be used with gas or charcoal grills.

A smoker box should be durable and protect the wood chips from intense heat, allowing them to produce a thick smoke. We love Cave Tools’ Smoker Box for BBQ Grill Wood Chips for its rugged build ...

From brands like Pit Boss to Masterbuilt, the best electric smokers will have you turning out brisket and ribs like a true pitmaster.

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You can even add the drained liquid from the soaked chips to the drip pan and really ramp up the flavor, whether you're using a dedicated smoker or a DIY stovetop smoker. What do you think so far?

Best bang for your buck: Cuisinart’s CSB-156 Wood Chip Smoker Box Our take: An affordably priced, compact smoker box that can be used with gas or charcoal grills.