Smoking with a Gas Grill?
Depending on the size of the wood chips, soaking anywhere from 1-8 hours should do (smaller chips take less time). Wrap the chips in a foil pouch- leaving an opening or several holes in the top of the pouch. Place the pouch directly above the flame and wait until they begin to smoke for grilling. If you need to smoke a grilled item over a long period of time, use 2-3 pieces of hot charcoal to place in a larger pouch of wood chips. For adding wood smoke flavor to smaller items (steaks, chops, etc.), wood planks work as well and are becoming increasingly popular in many different varieties. In the case of steaks/chops, you will want to sear them quickly over high heat before finishing over lower heat on the wood plank. Soak the wood plank in the recommended fashion, then make sure it is hot and beginning to smoke before finishing the steak/chop on top of it.
