We like smoke around here Fred. Heck with the pits we use, we burn Red Oak, the more bark the better. If I can find just the oak bark at one of the local outlets I'll throw it on top of regular ole charcoal. Some friends of mine used to travel and BBQ for BIGG events, like concert kinda big events. They would fill the bottom of the trailer mounted pit with Kingsford, bag and all, light it up, add bark as needed.