Use Water Pan for Smoking Turkey?
I am going to attempt my first smoked turkey breast (bone in) this year and I am wondering if you guys use the water pan or not. If so, do you just use water? I have thought about an apple juice/wat...
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I've never noticed much difference between flavored water and plain. I'm not sure the flavor solids accompany the steam anyway.
At 22 degrees you will have a challenge if you smoker isn't insulated. I've always used either propane, that will offer more heat, or the Masterbuilt I use most often. I would consider buying a roll of house insulation and wrapping the smoker in that if it isn't already insulated. A temperature probe, which I consider as important as the smoker for most meats, would offer a big advantage. Hit the bird a couple of times with smoke and then let it cook all buttoned up.
At 22 degrees you will have a challenge if you smoker isn't insulated. I've always used either propane, that will offer more heat, or the Masterbuilt I use most often. I would consider buying a roll of house insulation and wrapping the smoker in that if it isn't already insulated. A temperature probe, which I consider as important as the smoker for most meats, would offer a big advantage. Hit the bird a couple of times with smoke and then let it cook all buttoned up.
