Smoked a brisket - it came out incredible. I am really happy with how the smoker responds to a few small tweaks to the vents, i was able to hold a 225 degree temperature PERFECTLY over 7hrs. Then, from the suggestion of a friend, I tried smoking MACKERAL and Scallops. This process took an hour, and it was amazing flavor!!! You can purchase smokers for over 1k, but I believe when you go with the tried and true process, conventional design, you cannot go wrong here. Love it.