I have the SJS and tried the can trick. It was hard to keep the temp above 180 due to the ash backing up under the coals. I use a solid charcoal holder vs. the expanded metal and I'm sure that made the difference. Without the can, I have to clean out once or twice during a 6-8 hr smoke when I notice the temps dropping below 200. Other than that, it has been a fine little smoker. Did 4 racks of ribs (my mod has 2 racks with stackers) and they all fit. 10 lbs of chicken fit in there fine, also. I'm trying to figure out how to cold smoke with this before spring while the outside temps are low. Putting a fire in it and trying to keep it at 110 when it is 100 outside doesn't look too promising. We used to pipe in the smoke to a fridge from a firebox that was 10 feet away, but like I said, I would like to figure an easy way to use the mini mod.
