Best way to catch drippings?

[CorySwartz]

I have a 22.5 WSM and will be smoking a brisket and then going for some burnt ends. What's the best way to catch the drippings for some sauce? I have the clay dish setup with foil over the waterpan so can I just pop an aluminum tray on the foil?

Thanks!

 

[Dwain Pannell]

I place an alum tray on the lower cooking rack if nothing else is being cooked.

 

[CorySwartz]

I place an alum tray on the lower cooking rack if nothing else is being cooked.

Only one brisket today so I'll give that a go. Thanks!

 

[Dustin Dorsey]

I'm cooking a brisket right now and if I don't wrap the drippings just get cooked off even if I put a pan underneath them. If I do wrap the drippings are obviously in the foil. Whats the best way to keep them from burning off? Maybe some stock in the pan? Otherwise the drippings are just pure beef fat.

 

[timothy]

Yes Dustin, add some stock or water to keep the drippings from burning off. I'll occasionally add a beer to mine.

Tim

 

[CorySwartz]

Yes Dustin, add some stock or water to keep the drippings from burning off. I'll occasionally add a beer to mine.

Tim

I might just have to sacrifice a beer for this... I'll have to drink two in its place, which isn't a bad trade-off.