Add authentic wood smoke flavor to your gas grill with Napoleon's Stainless Steel Smoker Pipe.This simple but effective accessory transforms your gas grill into a smoker, delivering genuine BBQ flavor without the complexity of traditional smoking methods.
The smoker pipe sits directly on your gas grill burners where it holds wood chips that smolder when exposed to heat. As the chips smolder, they generate aromatic smoke that circulates through the closed grill, infusing your food with the distinctive flavor that defines authentic BBQ. This method works on any gas grill regardless of brand or model, making smoking accessible to every gas griller.
Stainless steel construction is essential for this application because the pipe sits directly on burners where temperatures can exceed 500°F. Lesser materials would warp, corrode, or fail under these conditions. Stainless steel withstands direct heat indefinitely while resisting rust from moisture in soaked wood chips. The material also cleans easily—most residue burns off during use, and stubborn deposits wash away with hot soapy water.
The pipe's design promotes optimal airflow for consistent smoldering rather than flaming. When wood chips flame rather than smolder, they create thick, white, acrid smoke that imparts bitter flavors and leaves sooty deposits on food. Proper smoldering produces thin, blue smoke—nearly invisible—that creates the authentic smoke flavor that makes BBQ irresistible. The pipe's perforations and internal structure encourage this ideal smolder by regulating oxygen flow.
To use, soak wood chips in water for 15-30 minutes, then drain and load them into the pipe. Soaking extends smoke production and helps prevent flaming. Place the loaded pipe directly on a lit burner—typically over medium heat—then close the grill lid. Smoke will begin generating within 5-10 minutes as the chips heat and start smoldering. Each load produces smoke for 30-45 minutes depending on chip quantity and burner temperature. When smoke production decreases, carefully remove the pipe (it's extremely hot), dump out spent chips, reload with fresh soaked chips, and continue.
Use the smoker pipe for low-and-slow cooking of traditional BBQ like ribs, brisket, or pulled pork; adding smoke flavor to chicken, fish, or vegetables during standard grilling; smoking cheese, nuts, or vegetables as appetizers or ingredients; or any application where authentic smoke flavor enhances food. The pipe works with all standard hardwood chip varieties—hickory, mesquite, apple, cherry, maple, oak, pecan, or specialty blends.
Different woods create different flavor profiles. Hickory and mesquite provide strong, traditional BBQ smoke. Fruit woods like apple and cherry offer milder, slightly sweet smoke perfect for poultry and pork. Oak provides medium smoke that works with everything. Experiment to discover your preferences, or use blends that combine multiple woods for complexity.
The compact size means the pipe doesn't take up significant grill space, leaving room for plenty of food. Store it in your grill's storage cabinet or tool drawer when not in use. The durability ensures this pipe will last for years despite regular use, making it an excellent value accessory that dramatically expands your gas grill's capabilities.
For Edmonton grillers seeking authentic smoke flavor, this smoker pipe provides a simple, effective, affordable solution. No need for expensive smoker purchases, no need to learn complex fire management, no need to dedicate entire days to smoking. Load the pipe, place it on a burner, and enjoy genuine smoke flavor on your schedule.
KEY FEATURES:
- Stainless steel construction for durability
- Works on any gas grill
- Sits directly on burners
- Generates smoke for 30-45 minutes per load
- Promotes proper smoldering vs. flaming
- Easy to use and clean
- Works with all wood chip varieties
- Compact size doesn't take up grill space
