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Soak the wood chips in water 1 hour, then prepare your grill for smoking.
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See instructions below.
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Lay out the cheesecloth on a work surface and brush with olive oil.
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Place the cheese in the middle and top with the bay leaves.
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Wrap the cheesecloth tightly around the cheese and tie closed with kitchen twine.
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Set the cheese, herb-side up, in the disposable pie pan.
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Once the grill reaches 250 degrees F, place the pan with the cheese on the cooler side of the grill.
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Close the grill and let smoke until slightly golden, about 20 minutes.
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If using a gas grill, turn off the flame and let the cheese sit, covered, 10 more minutes (this is not necessary if using charcoal; it imparts more smoky flavor).
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Remove from the grill and unwrap.
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Make a smoker box.
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Drain the wood chips and transfer to a small disposable aluminum pan (about 4 to 6 inches); cover tightly with foil.
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Poke 6 holes in both the foil and the bottom of the pan using a paring knife.
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How to set up your charcoal grill:
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Fill a chimney starter with briquettes; stuff the bottom with newspaper, ignite and let burn until the flames die and the coals are ashy.
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Dump the coals onto one side of the grill's bottom grate.
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Nestle the smoker box in the coals; put the top grate in place.
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When the chips start smoking, cover with the lid, closing the vents halfway, and heat the grill to 250 degrees F (use an oven thermometer if your grill doesn't come with one).
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Position the food on the cooler side of the grill (indirect heat).
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Close the lid and smoke as directed, adding more coals as needed to maintain the heat.
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How to set up your gas grill:
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Preheat the grill to medium high on one side; leave the burners off on the other side.
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Place the smoker box on the grate over the flame.
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When the chips start smoking, reduce the heat to low, close the grill lid and heat to 250 degrees F.
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Position the food on the cooler side of the grill (indirect heat).
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Close the lid and smoke as directed, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a grill temperature between 225 degrees F and 250 degrees F.
