water pan foiled ?


 
F

Finn Anthony

New member
I wanted to ask if the water pan must be foiled or not . Is it only to make cleanup easier or another purpose ? I see some wrap the bottom and also the inside . Others just the inside of the bowl. Thanks....Finn
 
Just makes cleanup easier. Wrap the bottom too, though. I didn't with the first cook, and had lots of grease scorched on it. I didn't realize it would do that.
 
I don’t wrap the bottom, but I do use large heavy duty foil so nothing can get to the bottom. Also, elevate the foil off the bottom a little by adding a few foil balls or rolls. This helps in preventing the drippings in the foil from getting scortched.
 
I have a 22.5 WSM and the pan is bigger than my foil. I have tried making a folded "seam" in the middle, but the fat seams to find it's way into the pan either way. I still foil the pan, but it doesn't keep it that clean.
 
I do the same as Ken, I am not worried about the bottom of the pan. I treat it just like the rest of the insides of the WSM, it is made out of the exact same metal and finishes.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

 

Back
Top