My name is Mark, I live in Bentonville Ar. from Fort Worth, Texas. I have been bbqing for years, trying to smoke some meats now, first up is a pork shoulder. I am using a vertical charcoal smoker, I have used these before as a grill, did a brisket once, didn't turn out that well, so I am giving it another shot,I think things will turn out pretty good, as I will get a meat thermometer today......