Does anyone add moisture to their pellet smokes? thinking of adding some for a rib cook tomorrow.

[mhebb]

It is arid dry and hot out. I was wondering if some humidity would help.

Planning three racks of St Louis ribs tomorrow.

wondering if a pan of water covered with foil and a few holes on it to let the steam out slowly would help?

reasons are to maybe help keep the smoker cool. It's hot, I have to put an umbrella over it to keep the sun off it already.

Even set to P7 temps will often get into the 230s 240s unless I prop the door open.

note: on mine, P7 is a time-based control. I don't have PID.

opinions?

Yes, I never cook without a pan of water. Also, I spritz my ribs with apple juice.

 

[mark hutton]

It is arid dry and hot out. I was wondering if some humidity would help.

Planning three racks of St Louis ribs tomorrow.

wondering if a pan of water covered with foil and a few holes on it to let the steam out slowly would help?

reasons are to maybe help keep the smoker cool. It's hot, I have to put an umbrella over it to keep the sun off it already.

Even set to P7 temps will often get into the 230s 240s unless I prop the door open.

note: on mine, P7 is a time-based control. I don't have PID.

opinions?

I always have a water pan under the grates usually as close to heat source as possible. On the 1150 it's right over the firepot. Water,apple juice and cider vinegar. Also I add apple juice when I wrap ribs

 

[Tigerman57]

Yes, I never cook without a pan of water. Also, I spritz my ribs with apple juice.

I also cook with a pan of water with every cook. Remember water will turn to steam at 212 degrees