Thanks for the smoker tips. I was leaning toward propane, as that’s what I like best for grilling. Your point about getting a large enough smoker capacity is well taken, too.

I use a propane smoker. Great Smoky Mountain brand from Bass Pro Shops though I heard Wal-Mart sells them. Don’t get an electric one. Everyone I know has had trouble with theirs and have since moved to a propane one similar to mine. It was possibly the best birthday present ever. A friend got a similar one at Sears. The only thing I would recommend it getting on bigger than you think you need. The saleswoman at Bass Pro talked me in the middle sized one (at the time) luckily because it had a much larger water pan and cast iron chip box. Now, if I look back I might have gotten the largest one of the line. That way I wouldn’t have to cut rack of ribs in half, be able to smoke for parties, etc. Mine could probably fit ten chickens alone.

I smoked two chickens on Saturday. Chickens are so easy, set them and go. I often leave the house for hours. Everyone loves the food the comes out. I always smoke extra meat for lunches during the week. People will eat more than they’re used to because its so good.

Can’t wait to try the recipes above.

Me too Anna-I always use the grill.

I’m shopping for a smoker. How come popular culture usually associates grilling and smoking food with men? Many men don’t grill and many women like to cook with fire, too.