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Originally Posted by Steve
I use playground sand in the water pan of my ECB. Gives better bark and still diffuses the heat. Still needs cleaning, but not as much scrubbing as with the water pan. Just scoop and toss the grease from the top of the sand.
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I thought of doing that, but if I feel the need choke the heat more than the vents alone, I put a thick cast iron pan as the water pan if I am using one level.
I use the WSM as more an "oven" than smoker. Beef roasts or chicken I rock with no water pan and try to get it hot as possible. Food is high enough up that there's no grease charring. If the smoker does not stay hot enough, I'll transfer it to my real oven to finish cooking at @ 375.