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Probably more ribs so that I can calibrate times and temps on this new toy. I may experiment with other variables like wood chunks. I've got some alder chunk that I plan to use with salmon in a few weeks, but I'm also interesting in trying a variety of fruit woods with pork. I expect to get...

All things considered, it went fairly well. The temp spiked at 250, but not above, and held pretty easily at 225 once I got it there. Of course, I opened the lid too often (forced as I was to check the temp on an oven thermometer just sitting on the top grate), and extended the cooking time...

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Thanks for the help, Larry! I'm thinking 210-225? I'm using lump charcoal and some pecan chunks.

Giving the SMS its first run this Saturday. I've ordered a tru-temp thermometer, but have yet to receive and install it. So... I have a few basic questions. I'm planning to smoke 2 racks of babyback pork ribs and a half rack of beef back ribs. How full should I get the charcoal chamber? How...