Webber smokey mountain 14.5

[jheroth74]

Anyone add fruit: apple,mango or pineapple slices to the water in the water pan?

 

[noboundaries]

I haven't, but I also dry smoke and don't use water in the water pan.

 

[gmc2003]

I don't use any liquid in my water pan. I tried water once and didn't see any benefit.

Chris

 

[oldsmokerdude]

Go ahead and give it a try, but I don't think you'll notice much difference. The water pan serves a few purposes: act as a thermal mass to help a maintain steady temperature, act as a baffle or heat shield so your meat isn't cooking directly over the coals, act as a drip pan, and provide humidity to help prevent the meat from drying out. It does not introduce any significant additional elements to the flavor profile.

All that said, give it a try. you may decide that you like the subtle results which will vary depending on your pre-cook treatment of the meat.

Let us know how it goes.