Can I safely place a water pan inside the grill during a long smoke?
827972
Yes I use a water pan a lot. You may not want to use a water pan if you are planning to utilize a supplemental smoking unit like the amazen smoke tube as there will be a lot of moisture that the pellets will absorb and snuff themselves out
827973
I never tried it, but there does not seem to be any reason why you can't unless it boils over and messes up your burner. I would call REC TEC, they are very responsive and would have a better answer.
827974
I say no as it can mess with the RTD and temps. If you do, keep it away from the probe. (This is from rec tec themselves)
1307806
Yes, as long as there is proper ventilation for the smoke you'll be fine. The unit itself does not get hot on the outside, it's contained on the inside and I have used it numerous times in my garage even with the doors open when it has been raining. Shouldn't be a problem.
64301
DO NOT heat directly over coals, The Smokey Joe "Gold" has vents on both sides integrated in the cover holder/lock (smart design) (NOT the usual bottom vent). I would put the coals to the outside wall (In a RING fashion) and leave the center for placing the foil wrapped items. This is my 1st. Smokey Joe "GOLD" but my 4th. Joe overall in 20 years. Jeff
562006
yes absolutely. The cover is a very lightweight vinyl but certainly waterproof. I use caution when slipping it over the square corners so as to not rip it. The square design of the smoker would easily rip the cover if not cautious.
1192129
I have not used it on a grill, have used it in my smoker and my oven. Not sure how it would handle flame-ups. Instructions say not to expose to flame, perhaps you could protect it with some aluminum foil while grilling?
387045
I would wipe the grates with a damp paper towel while grill was still warm. The grill though is submersible in water. It was very easy to keep clean.
2053100
As the can is the entire unit, and there is no other form of insulation, the smoker can get pretty hot. Setting it directly in the lawn caused a ring of distressed Bermuda grass for a week or two. The feet keep it high enough that you can safely set it on a patio or other surface with no damage though. Personally, I just use hot pads to get the racks out. They have metal handles that you can use for assistance. The real concern is making sure that the condensation that falls from the lid lands somewhere you don't care about, like the lawn or on cardboard, instead of the patio.
1061247
Not really as you have the water pan in between the food pan and the flame which helps evenly distribute the heat. It's similar to what you see at buffet restaurants. That said, you should still stir your food occasionally.
1771646
I've heard you can, but I don't think I'd try. The main purpose of the planks as to infuse a smoky flavor to your food, and on a grill they have fire singeing them from below. And even if you could get that effect in the oven, it could get pretty smokey unless you have a really good exhaust system. In addition, a few times the planks flared up a bit on the grill even though they have been well soaked, so if I were to use them indoors I'd watch them carefully.
152033
Yes you can. Set your thermo to about 150 or below it will do fine what are you smoking
1066925
There is a little metal cup that fits on the rear bottom of the grill. It is removable for dumping. The drip pan below the heating element will need periodic cleaning because it needs to be hot when the juices from your meat hit it so that the smoke will give it that good smoky flavor . I also occasionally add some pre wetted wood chips onto the drip pan for extra smoke. Either way gives a good flavor. I've had my grill for several years with no problems and have bought another for a camp house we have. I like this grill.
414424
The decision and risk are yours, but I can provide some useful info. The inside obviously gets flaming hot. The rim and legs, i.e., the parts that would touch you deck, are not too hot. The pit's pan has a solid bottom, so no coals will fall through. If it was my deck, my primary concern would be sparks popping out. But this fire pit comes with a screened lid heavy enough to stay in place. The only remaining spark risk is when you remove that lid to roast marshmallows or to add more wood. I suppose you could get some sparks or even small coals through the pan's wider-meshed sides if you build up the coals too much or fail to clean out the ashes between uses.
488168
Not without some modifications. The grill racks slide into brackets that insert into a row of holes along the sides of the smoker. You might be able to rig some horizontal rods to rest on those same brackets.Also, the temp control is rudimentary at best. I am not sure that you would not damage delicate meats such as fish.
929764
I'm not sure but I wouldn't risk getting too wet. I'm sure a little rain is ok. We grilled in a light mist and it was fine. Usually when we grill we have an umbrella, but if you are wanting to set it down on a shelf beside the grill I would recommend putting a bowl or something over it, to keep it dry.
2050179
Hmm. Never have had a problem with low moisture or dry meat. I've never had the water pan run dry. The juices from the meat drain into the water pan, assuming it is correctly installed, so usually it overflows and runs into the grease trap drawer in the bottom of the smoker. A couple of questions & suggestions: 1. What temp are you using? Smoking at too high a temperature for too long is the most likely problem. I smoke pork butts on 235 F for about 16 hrs with great results. I usually have to empty the grease trap several times as the water pan overflows into the trap. Also, it could be that your thermometer or heat controller is defective. You can run a remote meat thermometer into the unit simply lay it on the grill where the meat would be to verify that the unit is maintaining the proper temperature. NOTE: Don't be worried if it is 5 or 10 degrees off from the display on the unit (50-100 degrees difference probably indicates a problem). 2. Are you closing the small circular exhaust on the upper left side of the unit? I keep this vent fully closed (as closed as it will go) during the entire cooking time. 3. Keep the wood chip feeder inserted at all times (except when actually adding chips). If the chip feeder is left out, it lets too much air into the unit and causes a variety of problems. 4. Make sure your door seals are in clean, in good condition, and sealing properly. You may have to adjust the door latch if it's too loose or too tight. 5. Don't open the door during cooking, unless it is really necessary 6. Smoke your brisket fat side up so the fat will drip down through the meat as it cooks off 7. Make sure you do not overfill your water pan. Even at max fill, the water pan should be mostly empty (there's a max fill line on the pan).
964357
Hi Mary,I don't immerse my frying pan in water but do rinse it thoroughly so some water does pass into the vents and nothing happens. I think if you don't immerse it in water and it has sufficient time to dry between uses it should be fine. I love the frying pan! Mary Pat
787261
No, I believe because it is an electric smoker that would be a fire hazard. However; it does include a drip pan that will keep some moisture in the unit.