{"id":6385,"date":"2020-12-09T07:25:50","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T12:25:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/?p=6385"},"modified":"2021-11-29T12:47:44","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T17:47:44","slug":"how-to-store-wood-chips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/how-to-store-wood-chips\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO STORE WOOD CHIPS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_6394\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6394\" class=\"wp-image-6394 size-full\" style=\"border: 4px solid #000000;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-store-wood-chips-blog.jpg\" alt=\"Tom did pay attention to our tips on how to store wood chips!\" width=\"500\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-store-wood-chips-blog.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-store-wood-chips-blog-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-store-wood-chips-blog-150x83.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6394\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tom did pay attention to our tips on how to store wood chips!<\/p><\/div>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='bctt-click-to-tweet'><span class='bctt-ctt-text'><a href='https:\/\/x.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smokinlicious.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-store-wood-chips%2F&#038;text=How%20to%20store%20wood%20chips%20&#038;via=DrSmokeSmokin&#038;related=DrSmokeSmokin' target='_blank'rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to store wood chips  <\/a><\/span><a href='https:\/\/x.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smokinlicious.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-store-wood-chips%2F&#038;text=How%20to%20store%20wood%20chips%20&#038;via=DrSmokeSmokin&#038;related=DrSmokeSmokin' target='_blank' class='bctt-ctt-btn'rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Share on X<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5026 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/web-audio-button.jpeg\" alt=\"Listen to the audio of this blog\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-6385-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/WOOD-STORAGE-LESSONS-TO-LEARN-BLOG-AUDIO.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/WOOD-STORAGE-LESSONS-TO-LEARN-BLOG-AUDIO.mp3\">https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/WOOD-STORAGE-LESSONS-TO-LEARN-BLOG-AUDIO.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>It is one of our top questions. Wood storage. Where to store wood, how to store wood, temperature ideal for storing wood, shelf life of stored wood. If you are an avid follower of our readings, you are likely familiar with our two cartoon characters, Tom and Bert. Thru these characters, SmokinLicious\u00ae has been able to guide millions of home grilling and smoking enthusiasts on techniques and tips to make every wood-fired cooking event a success.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Here are some great lessons to learn from Tom\u2019s wood storage mistakes.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Store Wood Chips<\/h2>\n<h2>Tip #1<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6379 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/STORAGE-OF-WOOD-1-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"Tom having issues lighting his fire\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/STORAGE-OF-WOOD-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/STORAGE-OF-WOOD-1.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tom is using a traditional charcoal grill.\u00a0 One of the first tips concerns the charcoal.\u00a0 Be sure it is super hot (gray in color) and that once you add the wood chunks or chips to the hot coals, you have your lid ready to go on.<\/p>\n<p>This is when the difference between hardwood that has some measurable moisture versus one that is too dry to register determines if smoke vapor will be produced.\u00a0 No moisture means no smolder.\u00a0 That in turn means no smoke vapor to infuse your foods.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tip #2<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6380 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/STORAGE-OF-WOOD-2-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"image of wood chips on the open picnic table \" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/STORAGE-OF-WOOD-2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/STORAGE-OF-WOOD-2.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tom admits that he did nothing special to store his extra wood chips. He made the mistake of leaving the leftover chips exposed to the elements &#8211; sun, rain, air.\u00a0 These elements can cause the wood to lose moisture much faster, especial when the product is a wood chip.<\/p>\n<p>Moisture depletes much faster in chips than in chunks.\u00a0 <strong><u>All <\/u><\/strong>wood needs to be stored under proper conditions regardless of the size of the pieces.\u00a0 Cooler temperatures like those in your refrigerator are best which is why many people find garages and basements to be ideal.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tip #3<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6381 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/STORAGE-OF-WOOD-3-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"Chef Bert upset that Tom left his wood chips outside \" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/STORAGE-OF-WOOD-3-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/STORAGE-OF-WOOD-3.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tom&#8217;s friend, Bert, is quick to point out that wood does require proper storage. If you want to be sure any extra wood will be good material for your next grilling\/smoking event, take the time to store it properly.<\/p>\n<p>A cool, dark, dry location is ideal.\u00a0 If you are considering a garage or basement, be sure the wood is not set directly on any cement flooring or additional moisture can be drawn in from the cement making the wood too wet.\u00a0 That is when mold can set in!<\/p>\n<p>You can use just about anything to store the wood: cardboard box, plastic crate with air holes, metal crate or basket, wood box.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tip #4<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6383 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/STORAGE-OF-WOOD-4-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"Chef Bert discussing how to store wood chips properly \" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/STORAGE-OF-WOOD-4-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/STORAGE-OF-WOOD-4.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you want to use hardwood for flavor essence infusion, moisture is important.\u00a0 Without any measurable water level in the hardwood, what was intended to be used as a flavor enhancer literally becomes a fuel wood.<\/p>\n<p>Just like the seasoned firewood used in the home fireplace or wood stove, wood that dries out too much produces more heat with less aromatic.\u00a0 Dry wood added to charcoal equipment will become fuel, just like the charcoal.\u00a0 No long burst of smoke will result as the dry wood burns up too quickly.\u00a0 This is not the outcome you want when hot smoking food.<\/p>\n<p>Learn from Tom&#8217;s mistakes and properly store your hardwood chunk and\/or chip investment.\u00a0 By taking the time to store the wood correctly, you get the longest value from your purchase.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>SmokinLicious\u00ae Products:<\/h2>\n<h3>Wood Chips- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wood-chips-grande-sapore\/\">Grande Sapore\u00ae<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Wood Chips- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/minuto-chip-page\/\">Minuto\u00ae &amp; Piccolo\u00ae<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5025\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5025\" class=\"wp-image-5025 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/web-chunk-dude-with-glasses-and-reading.jpeg\" alt=\"More Related reading on how to store wood chips and Grilling with wood\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5025\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">More Related reading on how to store wood chips and Grilling with wood<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Related reading:<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"post-title\"><a title=\"Permanent Link: Smoking color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/smoking-color\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">-Smoking color<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"post-title\"><a title=\"Permanent Link: COMBINING HARDWOODS FOR SMOKED FOOD FLAVORS\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/combining-hardwoods-for-smoked-food-flavors\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">-COMBINING HARDWOODS FOR SMOKED FOOD FLAVORS<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"post-title\"><a title=\"Permanent Link: HOW MUCH WOOD TO ADD WHEN SMOKING\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/how-much-wood-to-add-when-smoking\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">-HOW MUCH WOOD TO ADD WHEN SMOKING<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"post-title\"><a title=\"Permanent Link: CRUSHED AND DICED: A REFERENCE FOR WOOD AS WELL\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/crushed-and-diced-a-reference-for-wood-as-well\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">-CRUSHED AND DICED: A REFERENCE FOR WOOD AS WELL<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5024\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5024\" class=\"wp-image-5024 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr-Smoke-for-Blog-Web-page-.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr. Smoke- you received your order of wood, great smoke but how to store wood chips for your next BBQ\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5024\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Smoke- you received your order of wood, great smoke but how to store wood chips for your next BBQ<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is one of our top questions. Wood storage. Where to store wood, how to store wood, temperature ideal for storing wood, shelf life of stored wood. If you are an avid follower of our readings, you are likely familiar with our two cartoon characters, Tom and Bert. 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