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Miscellaneous Topics => General Discussions => Topic started by: kydigger1964 on March 20, 2012, 06:08:12 PM

Title: foil pans?
Post by: kydigger1964 on March 20, 2012, 06:08:12 PM
Does anyone know if you can use the foil throw away pans inside the electric smokers? I have seen it said not to use aluminum foil to line your smoker tray. Any help would be great.
Title: Re: foil pans?
Post by: SiFumar on March 20, 2012, 06:23:08 PM
Most people replace the water bowl with a 9"x13" aluminum pan, especially on greasy smokes(pork butts).  Also you can put a smaller aluminum pan on shelf under meat to collect juices/fat.  Do not use aluminum foil on V tray.
Title: Re: foil pans?
Post by: Ka Honu on March 20, 2012, 06:43:20 PM
What she said.  The reason you don't use foil on the V tray is that you stand a chance of channeling grease the wrong way (or letting it "pool up") and can easily create a fire hazard.  Fire in your Bradley is not your friend.
Title: Re: foil pans?
Post by: kydigger1964 on March 20, 2012, 07:05:51 PM
Thanks for your feedback guys.
Title: Re: foil pans?
Post by: KyNola on March 20, 2012, 08:35:50 PM
Don't cover any of the racks 100% with foil as you will trap the heat and smoke below the foil covered rack.
Title: Re: foil pans?
Post by: Ka Honu on March 20, 2012, 10:06:07 PM
Quote from: KyNola on March 20, 2012, 08:35:50 PM...as you will trap the heat and smoke below the foil covered rack.

Yeah - forgot that part.  The best thing about this forum is that someone always has your back - thanks, Ky.
Title: Re: foil pans?
Post by: Buck36 on March 20, 2012, 10:44:54 PM
Quote from: kydigger1964 on March 20, 2012, 06:08:12 PM
Does anyone know if you can use the foil throw away pans inside the electric smokers?

The throw away pans don't hurt anything if you want to use them. I have used them for brisket. I will boat the brisket in the throw away pan after the smoking is done. Keeps the brisket moist and you can easily carry it inside when done.