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Harry Demidavicius
 
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On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 20:45:19 -0700, "Duwop" >
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>"ceed" > wrote in message
>> On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 20:31:14 -0500, Dave Bugg > wrote:
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>> So what you are saying is that the whole "water smoker" concept is a scam
>> of sorts? The bullet smokers all have pans you are supposed to fill with
>> water or some other liquid to keep the meat moist. But you are saying the
>> only thing the pan does is keeping the meat from getting direct heat?

>
>And acting as a heat sink, yes.
>

I use a [Weber disposable] pan with hot water in it to act as a heat
deflector. It also catches any grease drippings and makes clean ups
a snap. I harbor no illusions about it adding to the moisture content
of the food. Baking is another story.

Harry