What size clay saucer for 22" WSM?

Rover24 · 02-04-2011, 11:59 AM

Good morning all,

I am looking to purchase a clay saucer for my 22" WSM, and was wondering what size to get. The diameter of of water pan is approximately 18 3/4", but the biggest clay saucer I am finding is 16". I am not sure if the end result is to have a saucer that is close to the diameter of the water pan, resulting in the saucer nestled on top of the water pan. Or, if I should go with the 16", and have the saucer resting within the water pan.

Thus far, I have been running the water pan dry, resulting in a lot more "hot and fast" than "low and slow." Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

JD McGee · 02-04-2011, 01:17 PM

The 16 will work fine...be sure to foil both then nest the saucer in the pan...

btcg · 02-04-2011, 01:50 PM

Rover,

You could keep better tabs on the water, eh?

Rover24 · 02-04-2011, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by btcg

Rover,

You could keep better tabs on the water, eh?

I should have written more clearly, I actually haven't put water in the pan at all. I really don't want to deal with greasy water and messy cleanup. I am thinking that foiling the clay saucer will be the ticket for me. I have just been using an empty pan.

btcg · 02-04-2011, 02:15 PM

Just my .02, but I've become hooked on the addition of a water pan (one with actual water in it

) during my cooks. Doesn't matter to me if it gets greasy: I just pour it out anyways after the cook. But the added moisture helps greatly.

Rover24 · 02-04-2011, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by btcg

Just my .02, but I've become hooked on the addition of a water pan (one with actual water in it

) during my cooks. Doesn't matter to me if it gets greasy: I just pour it out anyways after the cook. But the added moisture helps greatly.

I'll try with the water as well, thanks for the advice!

02-04-2011, 11:59 AM	#1
Rover24 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-29-09 Location: Sacramento, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What size clay saucer for 22" WSM? Good morning all, I am looking to purchase a clay saucer for my 22" WSM, and was wondering what size to get. The diameter of of water pan is approximately 18 3/4", but the biggest clay saucer I am finding is 16". I am not sure if the end result is to have a saucer that is close to the diameter of the water pan, resulting in the saucer nestled on top of the water pan. Or, if I should go with the 16", and have the saucer resting within the water pan. Thus far, I have been running the water pan dry, resulting in a lot more "hot and fast" than "low and slow." Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. __________________ 22" WSM, Brinkman Smoke N' Pit "He Hate Me" & Various UDS Parts

02-04-2011, 01:50 PM	#3
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02-04-2011, 02:15 PM	#5
btcg Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-28-10 Location: North Potomac, MD Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just my .02, but I've become hooked on the addition of a water pan (one with actual water in it ) during my cooks. Doesn't matter to me if it gets greasy: I just pour it out anyways after the cook. But the added moisture helps greatly. __________________ [FONT=Fixedsys]CAPITAL PITMASTERS-THE FIRST FAMILY OF BBQ[/FONT] [FONT=Courier New][I]Proud Graduate of:[/I][/FONT] [I][FONT=Courier New][B]Jack's Old South BBQ Cooking School[/B][/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Courier New][B]Johnny Trigg & Rod Gray BBQ Cooking School[/B][/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Courier New][B]Paul Kirk BBQ Cooking School[/B][/FONT][/I]

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02-04-2011, 01:17 PM	#2
JD McGee somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-07 Location: Duvall, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The 16 will work fine...be sure to foil both then nest the saucer in the pan...