Extra drip pans-to use or not to use

[jbrad889]

Anyone experiment with using extra foil pains inside your cooker for extra drip protection? Like on the EX6 in the base of the pit (since there is a lot more room than the EX4) or on the main grate while cooking on the top grate?

 

[abmet]

I haven’t yet but have been contemplating using them in the future for any large fatty cooks. Will be interested to see what others opinions are.

 

[tigermikie]

Somebody at Weber suggested to use pans filled with water sitting on top of the flavorizer bars. Extra moisture might not be a bad thing.

 

[FredSC]

I just got off the phone from Weber after I saw the grease fire video posted by Baby Back Manic on youtube. With slow cooks you should use a water pan in the bottom of the grill. They suggested a foil pan, but did not have a recommendation as to size other than make it a larger than the piece of meat you're smoking. I suggested that they send an email to everyone who had purchased a grill with this information ASAP.

 

[abmet]

I just got off the phone from Weber after I saw the grease fire video posted by Baby Back Manic on youtube. With slow cooks you should use a water pan in the bottom of the grill. They suggested a foil pan, but did not have a recommendation as to size other than make it a larger than the piece of meat you're smoking. I suggested that they send an email to everyone who had purchased a grill with this information ASAP.

Agreed they need to get in front of this. The manual says “NOTE: When grilling or smoking over a longer period of time, WEBER encourages the use of a water pan inside the cookbox.” That’s pretty vague and I took it as to help keep the meat from drying out. It doesn’t say to put it under the meat to catch drippings.

 

[gchristian3]

Agreed they need to get in front of this. The manual says “NOTE: When grilling or smoking over a longer period of time, WEBER encourages the use of a water pan inside the cookbox.” That’s pretty vague and I took it as to help keep the meat from drying out. It doesn’t say to put it under the meat to catch drippings.

I've never had to use a water pan in my Camp Chef to keep it from catching fire!

 

[tigermikie]

I always used a water pan on long cooks, whether it be my Performer or charcoal Summit.. Got this from watching Myron Mixon. The professional units he uses in competition have a water tray above the fire. I personally think it makes for a more tender product.

 

[tRICKy]

Oven Rack Liner $3.34 for 2
I placed one on the hotter side of the grill to help balance the temperature out.
Makes cleanup a breeze!

 

[FredSC]

View attachment 174
Oven Rack Liner $3.34 for 2
I placed one on the hotter side of the grill to help balance the temperature out.
Makes cleanup a breeze!

Good to know, what size did you use?

 

[tRICKy]

Good to know, what size did you use?

18-1/4 x 15-3/4 x 1/2 inches

 

[AustinRobin]

View attachment 174
Oven Rack Liner $3.34 for 2
I placed one on the hotter side of the grill to help balance the temperature out.
Makes cleanup a breeze!

Did you notice any effect on how the grill performed after you added the liner?

 

[eth555]

I used a pan under a 20-hour Berkshire Pork Butt I did this past weekend before all the grease fire hysteria blew up. I just thought it would be easier to clean up and didn't want all the grease/fat going through the unit itself. Everything turned out good.

 

[iceg73]

View attachment 174
Oven Rack Liner $3.34 for 2
I placed one on the hotter side of the grill to help balance the temperature out.
Makes cleanup a breeze!

Now this makes the most sense.
Do you plan on adding a bit of water to the pan?

 

[Dubs]

I used a pan under a 20-hour Berkshire Pork Butt I did this past weekend before all the grease fire hysteria blew up. I just thought it would be easier to clean up and didn't want all the grease/fat going through the unit itself. Everything turned out good. View attachment 176

Did you have any pellet feeder issues?

 

[eth555]

Did you have any pellet feeder issues?

I did not, I did check it every 4 to 5 hours though as I was worried about the pellets; so just moved them around at that time. I am coming from Kettles and WSM so checking things over every so often is not a big deal for me.