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					Originally Posted by G G  Hey big Keith, how you been? | 
	
 All good double G!....been a month of Sundays since last time I saw you....hopefully soon my friend, good Lord willing and the creek don't rise....
 
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					Originally Posted by Steve  Even when I use a smoker with a water pan, I don't use a liquid in it. All the water is used for is to create a thermal barrier so the food is cooked indirectly instead of directly over the fire. Using a liquid, it is near impossible (in my experience) to get a decent bark. Instead, I use playground sand. This creates the required thermal barrier and allows my product to form a delicious crust.
 My $0.002. YMMV.
 
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 and you got sand to play with when yer done!