Bumping an old thread here, but is it common practice to place a drip pan under rotisserie meat? Last Sunday, I turned two chickens again, and I had the idea of using our old Whirlpool broiler pan for a drip pan, but it was so large, I think it hindered cooking time (took three hours instead of the usual one and a half to two hours or so).
I had thoughts about leaving the pan out altogether next time, but should I light the center burner with this arrangement or not? My burners run east and west (parallel with the spit rod).
I did run the center burner this last cook with the pan in place, but I had the flame on low.