Smokin' W/ Nonstick

[bbq addict]

I thought I'd read somewhere that non-stick gives off some sort of toxins if it exceeds something like 500 degrees.

Would something like a cake pan or brownie pan be safe to use in the firebox just to catch ashes???

 

[packplantpath]

I've head that too. I think it was referring to teflon coating only though.

 

[richoso1]

I'd research it a little more, using it in the fire box is exposing it to a lot of heat and probably for a long period of time. Be careful my friend.

 

[smokedcaveman]

I wouldn't risk it. I'd go with stainless steel instead, as cast iron, while sturdy, would be attacked by the ash if it ever got wet, same as aluminum. Stainless steel however, would be more resistant to that, and in case your firebox gets up to 500F+, you won't have to worry about it wanting to deform like aluminum would.

 

[travcoman45]

Buy the cheap tin pans at the dollar store, work great an no fancy coatins ta worry bout. Just my two coppers worth.