kpjbbq
MemberGot rid of the matchlight.
OK - So my new vertical insulated smoker from Lone Star Grillz is on the way and I'm thinking about my set up. Yes, I have read *most* of that super long thread on their smokers. My questions are this:
1. What is the best briquette to use in smoker? I see a lot of people using KBB but am wondering about Webber Hard Wood or Royal Oak briquettes. Any recommendations?
2. Smoking in hotel pans. What's up with that? I've read from a few of you that you smoke in hotel pans. I get the ease of clean up (and like that idea) but doesn't that reduce the smoke profile? FYI - I'm planning on doing mostly brisket and b-back ribs. Any recommendations?
3. Water vs no water in the pan. Lots of conflicting info here. So I ordered the smoker with the heat diverter thinking this would give some of the benefits of water without excessive amounts. (Thinking it helps for the smoke ring penetration at the reduction/expense of bark formation - am I thinking of this right?) Other thing I contemplated was sand in the water pan to catch drippings then scoop out after the smoke?
Any and all advice appreciated. Feel free to send me to the appropriate string if these details are better covered elsewhere (I'm still learning my around here)
1. What is the best briquette to use in smoker? I see a lot of people using KBB but am wondering about Webber Hard Wood or Royal Oak briquettes. Any recommendations?
2. Smoking in hotel pans. What's up with that? I've read from a few of you that you smoke in hotel pans. I get the ease of clean up (and like that idea) but doesn't that reduce the smoke profile? FYI - I'm planning on doing mostly brisket and b-back ribs. Any recommendations?
3. Water vs no water in the pan. Lots of conflicting info here. So I ordered the smoker with the heat diverter thinking this would give some of the benefits of water without excessive amounts. (Thinking it helps for the smoke ring penetration at the reduction/expense of bark formation - am I thinking of this right?) Other thing I contemplated was sand in the water pan to catch drippings then scoop out after the smoke?
Any and all advice appreciated. Feel free to send me to the appropriate string if these details are better covered elsewhere (I'm still learning my around here)
