I have been reading with interest about how to smoke jalapenos. I am planning to do some as soon as the remainder in the garden turn red. I dont have too many but am planning to do some in the Weber grill. I have a very old grill with no thermometer or temp control other than the basic little vents to open and close. What I would like to know is about how many coals one would suggest to start with so the grill is neither too hot nor too cool. Can I use brickets with a little smoking wood on top? Can I cut the chiles in half lenth-wise to speed the process? Thanks, Janet.