Question about water/apple juice trays

[LazyRiverJay]

I will be using my Char Griller for the first time this weekend. I will be doing about 12lbs of butt and 3 racks of pork ribs. My question is, when using an off set fire griller do I always use a liquid bath under the grill? Is this something to just regulate the heat, or does it really add moisture to the meat when cooking?

Thanks!

Jay
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Char-Griller Super Pro
Weber Kettle
Some Gas Grill I never use

[mattycamp]

It definitely adds some amount of humidity, though the amount is open to debate and depends largely on (a) the humidity where you live and (b) the tightness of the seals in your cook chamber. I haven't been using one since I moved up to the Lonestar, but I am considering doing it once or twice just to see if I like the results any better. I pretty consistently used one in my old Char-Broil (which is roughly the size of your Char-Griller).
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Matt
24x96 Lone Star Custom by Bates

[LazyRiverJay]

Thanks!

I think I will use one this time out. It really couldn't hurt. I can't wait for this weekend!

Jay
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Char-Griller Super Pro
Weber Kettle
Some Gas Grill I never use