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Overview

There's an easy way to introduce smoky flavours into your gas BBQ. The team at BBQ Buddy share their hints and tips on how to do this.

Steps

1What you need to start smoking food at home

All you need is the BBQ Buddy smoker box and some woodchips. You can choose your preferred flavour of woodchips to add an extra level of flavour to your meat.

2Preparing your woodchips

The BBQ Buddy woodchip soaker makes preparing woodchips for smoking easy. It's recommended that woodchips are soaked in water for at least 20 minutes before use but for best results, soak them for 2-3 hours. You can also add fruit juices, herbs and spices to create a distinct flavour. Once your woodchips have finished smoking, pour the chips and liquid into the smoker box.

3Using the smoker box

Pre-heat the grill and place the smoker box directly on top of the burner and close the hood of the BBQ. Once the BBQ begins to smoke, turn the burner to medium heat and place the meat alongside the smoker box on the adjacent hotplate. The meat will cook slowly using indirect heat and absorb the smoky flavours emanating from the smoker box. Remember to keep the BBQ hood closed.

4Get barbequing today

Check out the full range of BBQ Buddy BBQs and accessories available at your local Bunnings.

Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.