A summer of smoking

[smokingisgoodforyou]

Greetings. I bought a Smoky Mountain Vertical Two Drawer Electric Smoker-32in 768 sq. in Cooking Surface about 3 months ago. I have used it a few times--really enjoy it. I want to get good at it. I teach and have the whole summer off and plan to smoke maybe twice a week. So, forgive the beginner questions:

First question: are there types of meat which turn out better in a smoker if the water pan is empty?

[sweet_magnolia]

First question: are there types of meat which turn out better in a smoker if the water pan is empty?

from Kentucky. I have an electric Brinkman that I use on a rare occasion but when I do, I never put water in the pan. I have lava rocks in it. I'm sure you'll get lots of opinions on this subject.

[barkonbutts]

welcome from Dayton!! Now go smoke some meat!!

Check out the electric smokers section! you will find many tips and tricks!

Most forging piece to learn on is the pork butt or a whole chicken if you ask me... once you got those down move to the other more expensive meats. Just my thoughts. Good luck and ask if you have questions. we are here to help!

[L20A]

I have a MES and I only put water in the drip pan to keep the juices from drying out & burning. I don't use the "water pan" at all. Pork butts are the best and chuckies & briskies are next for me. Ribs, too. I always do my chickens on the weber kettle.

[smokingisgoodforyou]

Where is the electric smoker's section?

[sweet_magnolia]

Where is the electric smoker's section?

http://www.smoked-meat.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=26

[smokingisgoodforyou]

Thanks!

[Slanted88]

Man, glad ya here...electric/charcoal/propane/sticks...Cat's in here will get yer gig going!

[Otis857]

from the Az Desert. Check out the Bearcarver's posts here. The man is a genius with an electric smoker. He posts some links to his recipes on his signature section. Get you up & going in short order.

[Doug S.]

from Utah

[Jimh]

welcome from MN.
throw the water pan out..jk I never use a water pan

[MossyMO]

Glad you joined us smokingisgoodforyou, from North Dakota!

[Bearcarver]

Chris,
I don't know about your smoker, but Masterbuilt says to never smoke without the water pan in, however I never put anything in mine. I just cover it with foil to keep things from baking fast to it. Some peeps put sand in to make a heat sink, but make sure you cover that too.


Thanks Mike!!!-----Think I heard Genius is very close to Looney-Tune


Bear