Place smoker over medium-low to medium heat and leave the lid ajar until the first wisp of smoke appears. Close the lid and start the cooking time according to the recipe. Try these foods in your smoker, too Smoked oysters are wonderful. Open oysters and lay the half-shell on the metal rack of your smoker. Add chips and cook on medium heat for a few minutes.
Tomatoes also taste great when smoked.
Place halved plum tomatoes on rack and drizzle with red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Use them as appetizers, atop pizza, in a salsa or pasta. Cheese such as Edam or Gouda placed over medium heat with maple chips for 4 minutes with the lid off, then turn and shut the lid for 3 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled.