Getting back on the horse...

[richtee]

Full stickburners use all wood to smoke. The key is pre-burn, and a large bed of coals. That's why fireboxes on stick units are quite large. It's all about the way you prep/use the wood.

 

[bertjo44]

Lots of good advice. My first smoke I did'nt have much, but the boston butt was great. Then I found this site and realized I luck out as I had the thin blue smoke and didn't know that was how it was supposed to be. I only get thick white smoke at the very beginning, then thin blue all the way. Don't give up. Once you get it right the results are well worth the effort, trust me.

 

[lc in va]

just remember that baby backs do not have to cook as long as spare ribs. Glad you did not give up on the smokin.