"Steve B" > wrote in message
...
> I picked up a once or twice used Brinkman vertical smoker yesterday for $5
> at a yard sale. They sell for around $75. All the trays and shelves, and
> a pristine instructions manual.
>
> I have another Brinkman round smoker that I like to smoke turkeys in, but
> it is a little hard to use with all the stuff stacked the way it is when
> you want to add water or briquettes. This one seems easier, and would be
> better for smoking fish and jerky and smaller items.
>
> Anyone use a smoker here? It IS a smoker, but it can be used to cook
> anything cookable, using a slow cook temperature of 180-195 F. range.
>
> Am going to do a turkey in the round one this Thanksgiving, as they always
> come out so moist and juicy.
>
> Steve
>
> Heart surgery pending?
> Read up and prepare.
> Learn how to care for a friend.
> http://cabgbypasssurgery.com
>
>

I have two. One for meats and one for peppers etc.
Its easy to get them too hot if you are not careful. I throw on wood chunks
that I soaked in water overnight. Sometimes the chunks dry out and burst
into flames.
Tom