Suzanne, I really like my GREEN Brinkman non-electric. I vaguely remember years ago being told by 'Heads it would be so-so for peppers, that there were others better suited. I'm thinking it was because it would be harder to regulate the temp and keep it consistent consistently (LOL!). Anyway, I really really like mine for "smoking/cooking". I've never truly smoked anything - like fish/jerky/etc. - that could be put away when done, but have done steaks, roasts, chicken, ribs, etc., with marvelous, tastey results. Whenever I use the water pan, I always pour the used marinade in and then dilute with a titch o'water. I keep some o'the marinade back so I can replenish as the water/marinade evaportes during cooking. And add a bit more water, too. If not diluted, it cooks! Place whatever you desire in that water! Many a time when I've not marinated whatever I'm cooking, I toss stuff (chilpotles and garlic) into the water. Have picked mint fresh from the garden and tossed in when doing lamb. Use lemonade, OJ, bouborn, beer, vermouth - whatever! You're only limited by your imagination! green, CH #2156 -----Original Message----- From: owner-chile-heads@globalgarden.com [mailto:owner-chile-heads@globalgarden.com]On Behalf Of Suzanne Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2001 3:08 PM To: 'CH List' Subject: [CH] Speaking of Smokers Anyway, I just bought a 12-pound turkey and plan on smoking (yep, mighty big papers) it in a Brinkman (non-electric) this weekend. I am going to try placing garlic, chiles, and orange juice in the bowl instead of just water.