what's in the drip pan?

[desi]

do you 'only' use water in your drip pan or would you suggest
another liquid, such as an inexpensive beer? or? i'm making
spareribs this weekend, low-n-slow, no foil. thanks!

[HFD26]

Apple juice, or cola works great.

[Deep South]

Wine!

I have also used plain water and cut fruit.

[HFD26]

Wine would work too, but I would use Boone's Farm Apple Wine. :)

[gordo]

Hey, save that cheap beer for me...:D

I have seen folks adding sliced onions to their drip pan...

heck, at one time when I first started out cooking..I used to cut onions in half and throw them in the firebox...If any of this helps... I don't know, but it don't hurt trying different things..may hit on something that works well for you...good luck

[RuiNT BBQ]

Water with onion and garlic sure smells nice. Like Gordo said, don't know if it helps, but I still do it.