Otay... Here's a question. Has anyone tried crab apple wood? It *izz* a *fruit* tree, but not like apple, pear, etc. Yes, I have used crab apple wood with good results. You may want to let it season for 6 months or so before using it. I once read where the wood of choice is peacan, that's what I always use, I also throw on a coula chickens and peacan smoke goes well with chicken also. Here in KC I grew up smokin, parents used a Weber as a basinette. Also, I have smoked corned beef brisket. Really good but boil for 20 minuts or so to get rid of some of the salt. Mike (waitin for the American Royal BBA) in KC Michael Pierce Telecommunications Manager - MarTel International, Inc. 3601 Main Kansas City, MO 64111 Phone: 816.960.0707 Fax: 816.960.1191 URL: http://www.martel-intl.com