Kloset BBQR
Executive Chef
Cruising,
Don't cook without something in the water pan. The water pan serves two purposes. First it keeps the tempertures under control as the boiling point of water is 212 F. Temps do get higher above the pan. Second it creates a moist cooking environment and helps keep your food from drying out.
I know many people on this board use sand instead of water. They may want to chime in on the benefits of sand as I have never used it and can't comment but I definitely would'nt cook without either water or sand in the pan.
Don't cook without something in the water pan. The water pan serves two purposes. First it keeps the tempertures under control as the boiling point of water is 212 F. Temps do get higher above the pan. Second it creates a moist cooking environment and helps keep your food from drying out.
I know many people on this board use sand instead of water. They may want to chime in on the benefits of sand as I have never used it and can't comment but I definitely would'nt cook without either water or sand in the pan.