When you're smoking something, whether it's ribs, or brisket, or what-have-you, you are not going to be able to control the temperature of your smoker, and the type of smoke that's going to be flavoring your meat if you do not manage your fire! Damn, that was a long sentence, but it say's it all! Let us get you started thinking about the right kind of fire for your smoker so that you can consistently make some great BBQ!