brinkman off set firebox professional smoker, been smoking for 37 years. lump charcoal to start fire and smokeing woods Pecan, Oak, Hickory,Mesquite and cherry when i can get it. I have 2 gasgrills and 3 ,,,smokers (i had to downsize) 57 years old bald, greybeard, married 37 years 3 grown kids and 1 grand child...have smoked just about any type of meat. make my own rubs None have salt or Sugar in them have 7 so far....like sweet tart smokey sauce... dry smoke and add sauce last....like deep1/4 smoke ring and tender meat .master pitmaster....