Using a water pan in an offset smoker

Place the pan in your preheated smoker on the very bottom of the smoker chamber. I do add a broth or in the last one a little beer at the wrap. To add a water pan a good suggestion is to add a rack above the fire in the fire pit and place a tray full of water on the top of the rack. And a Hog Cooker which when aided by a water pan can prevent flash fires. The idea is to let the smoker heat up and complete a cooking cycle. This will help balance out any potential hot spots in your cooker and keep the heat distribution even especially if youre cooking indirectly in a kettle style grill or an off-set smoker.

17012019 Place water in a pan in the firebox If you think that your food will dry when smoking for long you can place a pan full of water in the firebox.

Open all of the vents on the smoker and light a fire in the firebox. Let the smoker dry and then spritz vegetable oil over the inside of the cooking chamber. The smoke moistens prior to flowing into the chamber. And a Hog Cooker which when aided by a water pan can prevent flash fires. The addition of a water pan will help regulate the temperature add moisture and improve the flavor of your meat. Place the pan in your preheated smoker on the very bottom of the smoker chamber. Fill the pan with plain cold water. If you are using a reverse flow or offset smoker this wont be possible because your heat source isnt in the same chamber as your food. 17102017 If you use a smoker like a Weber Smokey Mountain which you can learn more about in our review your water pan will be directly below the meat and directly above the charcoal. According to Meathead Goldwyn water pans can go over the heat source or under the meat depending on the style of cooker you are using and the desired effect. To add a water pan a good suggestion is to add a rack above the fire in the fire pit and place a tray full of water on the top of the rack.