Originally <a href='https://www.sportsbookreview.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26989262'>posted</a> on 05/28/2017:
Right on top of some hot coals and let it burn until its no longer flaming and is producing smoke. For chips, this is almost immediate, while chunks will take a little bit of time to get to the right stage, about 5 minutes depending on the type of wood and its size.
adding wood will give you a little smoke ring on your meat
plus obviously the amazing smokey flavor