Several things to comment about this smoker. Yes it's a big unit for just 3 slabs but that's what I have ready so until the gravity feed is ready, this is what I use. ( and yes, the gravity feed will be overkill as well). It's interesting to note though that the smoker is just so rock steady and with repeatable results that it is easy to modify a recipe knowing the smoker will just do the same thing it does every time. The temps are so easily predicted and the recovery is quick. Tonight I used only 1 can of lump charcoal to start the fire, 8 small applewood splits and another can of charcoal for the foil period. Not much fuel at all for 6 hours of use. It is Such a pleasure to know that The performance is so well tuned. The dimensions in the plans could not have been more perfect.
Dinner was great.
