Stephen Moore wrote:
> Please forgive me if these questions have been posted here before.
> My wife gave me a horizontal smoker for my birthday and before using
> it for the first time was wondering if there is anything special
> should be done? Also, when should the product be placed on the
> grates? Should I wait until all the briquettes have turned white?
> And finally, when should any wood such as hickory be added for flavor?
> I do understand there will be a lot of trial and error but at least if
> some of you would get me started out correctly I'll be ahead of the
> game.
>
> Thanks to all for helping out.
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>
> SteveM

Welcome to afb. Here's the best source of barbecue information you'll find
on the web. http://www.eaglequest.com/~bbq/faq2/toc.html

It'll answer most, if not all of your questions and is worth a read from
front to back since it's a complation of knowledge contributed by real
Pitmasters, several of whom post here regularly.

Jack Curry