Series 5 Vertical smoker

[jnd42697]

I just got my smoker. Should I put water in the water pan? Is it necessary? Cooking two butts Saturday and some sausage. If I run water in the pan will it mess up my crust on my butts?

 

[BigRell]

I’ve seen on YouTube that you must use the water pan to keep your tempetures from going crazy

 

[primeone]

I just got my smoker. Should I put water in the water pan? Is it necessary? Cooking two butts Saturday and some sausage. If I run water in the pan will it mess up my crust on my butts?

I always use water as I think it keeps the meat moist throughout a long cook. How did the butts come out?

 

[DanStealth]

I think it’s more to prevent flair ups, I’ve let the water on get empty on long cooks and it’s been fine with holding temps.