Originally posted by Russ Sylvester:
For competitions I use an aluminum pan with a small grate in it. This allows me to add juices or whatever very easily and I can tent the meat quickly and easily. It also makes cleanup super simple.
At home I cook directly on the grate as most everybody likes the bark. I don't run the same flavor profile at home as I do at comps. Comps are for a single bite taste. Home is for eating. Comp stuff is often too spiced to make a dinner out of
Russ