does any one else use pans to cook butts in or am i the only one i like the way they turn out and it keep the smokers cleaner
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Just a thought,but crockpots do the same thing,and you can even get the bags to line the crock and don't even have to wash it.
No matter what the weather,they always turn out the same.
No matter what the weather,they always turn out the same.
The only time I have ever smoked butts in a pan is when I am Cuban pork and I need it to sit in the marinade while it smokes.
If you are going to smoke meats, you can't be worried about getting your smoker dirty. In fact, I think the smoker is happier when it gets dirty from smoking meats!
If you are going to smoke meats, you can't be worried about getting your smoker dirty. In fact, I think the smoker is happier when it gets dirty from smoking meats!
I'm not hard and fast on any rule. If it works for you, go for it.
Do I do it? No. I think that pans get in the way of smoke penetration as well as all the bottom of whatever you're smoking to step/braise in the liquid.
If it's something you do, go for it.
If it's for cleaning purposes, I'm with John on this one, it's a smoker and it doesn't mind a little gunk on the ranks and the bottom of the smoker.
Smokin'
Do I do it? No. I think that pans get in the way of smoke penetration as well as all the bottom of whatever you're smoking to step/braise in the liquid.
If it's something you do, go for it.
If it's for cleaning purposes, I'm with John on this one, it's a smoker and it doesn't mind a little gunk on the ranks and the bottom of the smoker.
Smokin'
It's like smoking a pipe. The pipe works better after it's seasoned from being used a number of times. Easier draw, better flavors, great smell.
Hmmm. Think I'll cook something on the smoker.
Hmmm. Think I'll cook something on the smoker.
Hmmm Pags, I think I'll smoke my pipe!
ok ok i smoked some butts last night went back to no pans and i think you guys are right i have been useing pans for awaile now and forgot the simple things i like these alot better thanx for making up my mind for me guys.....
The good thing is you accepted the direction and tried it.
You then applied your own experience and good judgement,to get where you wish to be.
Yep,sometimes KISS is there for a reason.
You then applied your own experience and good judgement,to get where you wish to be.
Yep,sometimes KISS is there for a reason.
I smoke everything in aluminum disposable pans with a raised rack so the meat never touches the juice in my 009. I use the 3-2-1 method for my ribs and all I do is spray with apple juice and cover tightly with foil. Haven't changed the foil in the bottom of the smoker in two years. I don't like the mess so that's why I do it. It works for me and I havn't had any complaints with the Q : )
smoked two more butts yesterday again with no pans its the only way to go from here on out..i did wrap them in foil when they hit 150 then let them get to 190 and man those were really good useing the viniger finish sauce from jacks old south...the best yet thanx for all the info
Like Smokin' always stresses,if the cook is happy,and the diners are happy,that's about all you can hope.
Lots of ways to get to "happy with".
Lots of ways to get to "happy with".