re: what type of smoker do you have?

Add me to WSM crowd. I've used a few different types but the WSM is by far the easiest and gives you the best bang for your buck. It's very easy to regulate temps and you get long burns from one load of coals. I would definitely get the large one if you get one.

My only complaint is that I wish there were handles on the side that would assist in moving the thing around. But this is a simple modification that you can do yourself.