This was my first attempt at fatties .I used hot Italian in one and sweet Italian in the other .Cheddar cheese ,garlic, mushrooms, peppers and onions filled the middle. They came out well BUT I pressed the sausage a bit too thin and would definitely leave it thicker next time to prevent minor blow-outs. Cooked at 225* for about 3 hours w/hickory chips and reached 165* for removal. Thanks for all the advice/tutorials for my fatties! CM