The problem with getting Smoke Rings has little to do with What you burn, types of wood, natural charcoal or charcoal briquettes, it's all about Quantity of wood or charcoal burning. The more wood or charcoal burning the great amount of Nitrogen Dioxide, the more Nitrites and Nitrates are formed and the greater the Smoke Ring. There is simply NO WAY a 2" X 2" pile of burning Pellet, of any kind, in an
AMNPS, will generate the same Volume of Nitrogen Gasses as a 12" X 12" pile of burning Wood or Charcoal will. If you HAVE to see a Smoke Ring add a Half Teaspoon of Cure #1 to a couple Cups of Cold water and Soak the meat for a couple of hours. Smoke as usual in your Electric Smoker with
AMNPS and..." POOF! " Perfect Smoke Ring every time! Impress your Friends...Amaze your Family...But....Shhhhhush, only you know the Secret....Hehehehe....JJ