This is my first cook using foil balls in the WSM water pan instead of water or apple juice. So far, I'm loving it. Thanks for the idea guys.
This method is new to me too! I'm still going to be a fan of the clay saucer covered in foil method though.
I creates an air space between the water pan, and where the drippings land. it minimizes radiant heat from the drip pan, letting you cook on the lower grate without drying out the meat that is there.
The down side is that you don't have the heat sink that you do with water, or sand, so temperature control is trickier.
I creates an air space between the water pan, and where the drippings land. it minimizes radiant heat from the drip pan, letting you cook on the lower grate without drying out the meat that is there.
The down side is that you don't have the heat sink that you do with water, or sand, so temperature control is trickier.
and that's what she said