The BBQ/Smokers/Smoked Meats Thread...

[SuxBeingU]

I just got a smoker for my B day and have been toying with the idea of using a water apple juice mixture in the water tray. Does this make sense ? has anyone done this ?

[BeerMan]

I just got a smoker for my B day and have been toying with the idea of using a water apple juice mixture in the water tray. Does this make sense ? has anyone done this ?

I have heard that it works.

what kind of a smoker did you get?

[nosoupforyou]

I've done it, not sure if it made any difference.

[BeerMan]

anyone know of a good smokers' forum or two for more helpful tips?

[SuxBeingU]

I have heard that it works.

what kind of a smoker did you get?

a 30 inch electric. Kind of an mid range starter just to see if I like it. I grill a lot so this should be a nice compliment when I have the time for better quality meat.

[BeerMan]

a couple of things added to the top.

re: the water pan, I have read that adding anything else other than just water does not make any difference.

[Chateau Bow Wow]

a couple of things added to the top.

re: the water pan, I have read that adding anything else other than just water does not make any difference.

In my experience with chamber smokers, adding liquid to the water pan doesn't make a difference in the final product. No need to add a water pan all that will do is burn more fuel heating up the water. But definetly add a heat deflector(I use a pizza pan or a dry water pan) about 2 inches less in diameter than your cooking chamber. Are you using the Maverick for meat and pit temp? Your pit thermometer seems a bit higher than the actual grate, do you find that if it reads 250, the actual cook temp of the grate is lower, say 225?

[BeerMan]

What To Put In The Water Pan And How To Clean It

this site has several different infos for certain smokers like a bullet like mine and an offset.

[!Kings!]

Did two Butts last Sunday for a party,,AmazingRibs.com is the place, use the Memphisdust and try the sauce recipes too,..

[Chateau Bow Wow]

What To Put In The Water Pan And How To Clean It

this site has several different infos for certain smokers like a bullet like mine and an offset.

Love Meatheads site, full of valuable information, I've used his turkey brine recipe for the past 4 years! I agree with several of his points in the link, but I know that the same final product can be achieved without a filled water pan(less prep time, less fuel burned, less cook time, less clean up.) Just trying to save you time.