[KevinTodd]

The BGE can be considered direct heat, but to use it as a smoker you need to buy the plate setter that then allows it to cook with indirect heat and smoke.

Here's a few things to try that have worked incredibly well for me:

Smoked fish---you can cold or hot smoke just about any type of fish and it will be incredible. I have cold smoked trout and catfish often and with great results.

Salmon takes a hot smoke better than almost anything else--it's delicious.

You can also smoke veggies and fruits on the BGE and the flavor is amazing. I have made several desserts on mine from simple smoked peaches and nectarines to baked pies and cobblers. The level of smokiness you desire takes a bit of practice--but that's part of the fun.

Still also amazed at how efficient these things are.



Pork Shoulders and Briskets work very well here, too--but I have had the best ribs in my life from my BGE.

As for fuel--I use any regular natural lump hardwood---the branded stuff is outrageously expensive and I can't see any reason to buy it.

Have fun!