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I would give this kettle smoker 100 stars if I could, I LOVE it! I have always wanted a full-size outdoor smoker, but saw the reviews on this little baby and figured until I got my dream smoker, would make due with an indoor, stove top one for now. This has CERTAINLY exceeded my expectations! I love to cook, and have made multiple cuts of meat in this smoker. Based on some of the reviews, I purchased Update International (STR1050) 10-1/2" Chrome-Plated Steamer Rack to use in conjunction and it fits beautifully! If you're smoking things such as sausage, chicken breasts, salmon...the extra rack really comes in handy! This smoker is extremely versatile, I have used that rack to smoke two 4.5 lb seasoned corned beef briskets at one time in order to make homemade pastrami that tastes better one hundred times better than anything you get at the deli counter in the grocery store!! I've used it on multiple cuts of meat including steaks, shrimp, chicken, sausage and roast (among other things!). One time I managed to fit a 9 lb pork shoulder in this bad boy to make a delicious shredded pork! It was a tight fit and barely closed, but it turned out moist and wonderful. I have also smoked salmon, both fresh and after curing in a mixture of brown sugar/ salt to make salmon that was literally comparable to the $18+ a pound hot smoked salmon we've purchased before from the local butcher. Google Alton Brown's recipe for smoked salmon, do everything except for how he recommends cooking it and instead use this kettle smoker. The lower the temperature, the better…but of course monitor it so that it continues to smoke. This comes with two little pots of fine wood chips but I've purchased extra in even more flavors: Wood Smoking Chips - Oak, Cherry, Hickory, and Alder Wood Smoker Value Pack - Set of 4 Resealable Pints and CharcoalStore Peach Smoking Wood Chips (Fine) 2 pounds. Mix up the flavors to see which you like best with what meats. This kettle imparts a delicious smoked flavor that penetrates whatever you make, and depending on how much wood chips you use, could even be too smokey for some! However, the smell is not offensive at all in the house, personally I feel it adds a tantalizing barbeque smell. It dissipates within a few hours, similar to if you were cooking anything else strongly scented. You can adjust the smoke output on top of the smoker. To help with cleaning, I wrap the pan insert in foil to help prevent any of the drippings from becoming stubborn to get off. The base I sometimes line with foil as it is NOT non-stick, I'm not able to get it 100% clean. I liken it to cleaning a grill where there may be some charred residue on the bottom after the fact so I do the best I can with dealing with it. The non-stick pan that the meat rests on is rather easy to clean however, you do need to use a fork or some other utensil to pull it out of the smoker but to me, it's not a big deal. Overall, I am extremely impressed with this smoker and have even recommended it on Facebook groups dedicated to traditional outdoor smokers, I love it! I have attached some pictures to showcase what I have made, please forgive the quality, I was never planning on uploading this online but just sharing with my family, but you can truly see how versatile it is!