Vertical Smoker Chip Pan

[rrhartjr]

I got a nice deal on a Cuisinart vertical propane smoker and it's working out pretty good.

My biggest issue is getting the chips to smoke.. it has a terrible combo chip/water pan (see picture)

I don't put water in it.. just chips. But it seems to be to far from the flame and too small.

I've seen mention of using a cast iron pan.. the opening is about 10 inches around the burner

Recommendations?

 

[wbf610]

I would say get an a-ma-zn tube or tray for smoke.

 

[rrhartjr]

I would say get an a-ma-zn tube or tray for smoke.

Would I put it right over the burner?

 

[SonnyE]

Would I put it right over the burner?

No. Just set it where the brain fart pan is.
Once lit, the AMNPS just smokes away for 11 hours for me.
Another way would be a cast iron small pan to burn the chips in.

 

[wbf610]

What he said!!

 

[rrhartjr]

I like the idea of the AMNPS..

But if i did the cast iron pan, could I put a grate over the burner hole and just set the cast iron pan on it? Would that be too hot? Should I elevate it?

It would be nice to be able to use the AMNPS or the pan depending what I have on hand..

 

[cal1956]

thats a really strange set up ?

 

[rrhartjr]

thats a really strange set up ?

Yea I’m thinking they were trying to save money instead of making two pans

 

[wbf610]

You will be able to cold smoke with the pellet tube or tray as well, in the smoker without the propane on.