Old Smokey wood question

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newbsmoke

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Jun 30, 2013
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Hello everyone,

Ive been lurking on this forum for sometime and finally decided and made my smoker purchase.  I got a dry rub recipe from here and I currently have my first smoked meat in the smoker.   Here is my question.  From everything I read I could not find how much wood chips to use.  According to the manufacturer manual they said dont soak them in water and only use a handful.  Its been about 45 minutes and i opened up the smoker and I can smell the smoke but not see it.  Is this ok?  Thanks all!!!!
 
What are you smoking and what kind of smoker? I use dry hunks for smoking. If your chips have turned to coals and you can smell the smoke, that is the best smoke. If your chips have turned to ashes you maybe smelling the smoke they produced. If you have ashes add more chips otherwise let it ride for a while and recheck.
 
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