yet one more clay saucer question

[john enea]

So I plan on doing 3 smokes this week. BB ribs, meatloaf and I'm giving pastrami a shot. two use water in the directions (I'm using the ones Chris posted) and one does not. Can I/ do I use the saucer on all three or just the ones that require water?

thanks

 

[Benny L.]

Hi John-

I've only been using the clay saucer (w/ sand) for a few cooks now, but I use it any time I used to use water, and I remove it when I would not use water.

The saucer adds a mass to soak up and store heat, and you don't necessarily want that when doing a shorter hotter cook. For those I have been going with an empty foiled water pan, so as much heat as possible is applied to the meat.

Sound like a nice variety on the menu!

 

[Rich Langer]

What Benny said.

 

[john enea]

thanks. It looks like my first thoughts were right in line with your reply Benny.