Do You Soak Wood Pellets Before Smoking. You do not need to soak wood before smoking. The reason you're wondering if you should soak pellets is because you've been told that you should soak wood chips before smoking.
You do not need to soak wood before smoking. The reason you're wondering if you should soak pellets is because you've been told that you should soak wood chips before smoking. Wood chips and chunks should not be soaked before smoking.