new to the site would like to say hello to everyone .I have been smoking for a few years and have done at least 75 Butts and lots of venison jerky. But would like to learn the art of some killer ribs.I have a Brinkman pitmaster deluxe and a couple of 200gal oil drums converted to smoker pits .I usally use a combo of wood and charcol. Hickory for the butts and apple or plum for the jerky.A friend of mine from Arkansas turned me on to the butts and gave me some lesson on making the rub and smoking them so now I am elected to do all the smoking for the 4th of July party every year 25 butts and 20 beer can chickens and the hot slaw for the butts and supply the Margarita machines.I think I got the bad end of the deal but love doing it.