I have had this smoker for almost 2 months. I love how easy it is to use. So far I have smoked two whole chickens, a pork shoulder a tri tip steak and some jerky. It probably wont completely replace my large charcoal side box smoker but it allows me to smoke on weekdays when I normally would not have the time with my charcoal smoker. I also have had he slow smoke attachment which really compliments this smoker. I can do a 4-5 hour smoke and never touch it until its done.