When using a smoker how is the wood setup?

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does the wood chips go on top of the charcoal? Do you add anything into the water like a sauce or anything? And lastly what effect would the self basting property of the turkey will it have on the end results? And since it is already basted should olive oil be used?

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yes, the water-soaked wood goes above the heat in order to produce the smoke which will season the meats being cooked. I wouldn't bother to baste anything as every time you open the lid to baste you would be allowing the smoke and heat to escape, requiring more time to finish cooking. I'm lazy at home, I use an electric smoker. I still use soaked Mesquite wood, and fill the water pan, but I don't have to mess with the heat, it automatically provides 240 degrees, perfect temp for smoking.

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