t-bob, Willard expands on what authentic Chipotle in the thread linked below. I don't have any experience with the Little Chief smoker. When I first started smoking peppers I warm/hot smoked small batches on my Big Green Egg. As I started smoking larger volumes I picked up a Bradley Smoker and continued to warm/hot smoke (the smoke element would heat up the smoker to 80F - 100F). A couple of years ago I picked up a Bradley cold smoke attachment and have cold smoked all my pods since then. I personally prefer hickory and pecan but have also had nice results with apple, cherry and maple. How long you smoke them for really boils down to your taste. I smoke mine between 2.5 to 3.5 hours. I finish by drying in a dehydrator set to 95F. Bill Here is a link that might be useful: Chipotle discussed This post was edited by ottawapepper on Tue, Sep 24, 13 at 16:36

I have an old gas grill that I never use but keep on hand in case of extended power outages, such as after an earthquake. I tried smoking in it using wood chips and was never happy with the results. We have a Masterbuilt electric smoker and use it at least twice a month - mostly to smoke boneless turkey breast, sausage, and chicken. I never buy smoked turkey, now that I can smoke my own. The electric is extremely easy to use and comes with an instruction book that has been all we needed, in terms of a smoker cookbook. I would definitely replace this smoker if it got destroyed or broke down. We also smoke in the Big Green Egg, but that requires a lot of attention and cooks at a higher temperature. Lars

I am also waiting on a C&B sectional (US manufactured, with US manufactured fabric) Ordered in July, so my story isn't that bad yet. Though it has been pushed from early November to late December And basically customer service has said they have zero control over the delivery date My take away from that is December is just a date and means nothing. For what its worth, I did order a custom bedframe (but no upholstery) from Room and Board. They met their delivery date (beat it by 10 days in fact) - the lead time was like 18 weeks, but at least they seem to have a realistic grasp on timing. I wish I had picked a sectional from there. I also think if they can't even tell me if the sectional has been started, I should be able to cancel it. Its a stock fabric, just custom configuration

Here is Steve’s page on grills and smokers.I didn’t see it there. https://barbecuebible.com/product-type/grills-smokers/ If you lived around me, I’d let you used my smoker. I got is for free off CL about a year ago. Used, in good condition. Even bags of wood chips. It’s not the same model, but sort of like this. We have it outdoors, covered I saw someone selling a smaller electric Masterbuilt smoker, new looking for $50. As for reviews — I usually peruse the most negatives first, then move up to midlevel. I look at photos from users. However, you often have to keep perspective. Sorry if I seem cynical, but some people don’t take care of things, or they are numb and dumb acting, or do not even glance at directions. Some people would try using a Kitchenaid mixer for an outboard motor in salt water. I love the color of this thing: I think I asked you before: would you like to primarily grill or smoke? Do you have a place to keep it out of the rain or bad weather? And it sound like the meat eating, game watching, testosteroners would not be likely to help you move it, tend it, clean it? I’m sorry if that is the case, but I bet you’re not alone. If that’s the case you can treat yourself to something convenient, even if pricy ;) You can drive over to Texan Tex’s BBQ and Smoke Take Out and fill up. But, I bet you want the freedom to develop your own recipes. My DH can be unwenthused about my extensive projects. (I admit, I’m a bit of a handful and we have different styles). I have set about having him feel an emotional and problem solving interest in a couple of areas. I have B**ching back pain and it cramps my stlye and limits my ”on” time. If not fo that, I’d be eager to fiddle with the smoker. But staying bent over ain’t my thang. So I did the marinade/rub and as I was doing that asked if he’d check out the smoker — function, temperature accuracy and go over the manual. If I am uncomfortable (pain), I have little patience. I usually need to get other things done as well’ So, by default and by some design, he became the pit master (whatever). Maybe you could confiscate the cable bill. Let is go unpaid for a few months. Maybe service will be cut off (right around the time your guys are searching for methods todo you in). So, you’ll be wanting to grill and smoke? For yourself plus at least two grown fellas stuck to recliners, watching sports as the lawn is overgrown? You need to have fun too ;)