Achieving traditional barbecue flavor demands a low temperature, lots of moisture, and a long cooking time. Unlike cookers made with a stamped steel shell, the Q3 Grill’s thick aluminum casting maintains a consistent cooking temperature all day. The stainless steel drip pan eliminates flare-ups as drippings fall onto the pan and vaporize to produce flavorful smoke. Excess fat and liquids flow down into the drain channel and out of the grill to the external drip bucket.