I've seen them used on the food channel also. Emeril, was the one I think I saw and I think he used it for a brisket. Don't watch emeril much, my fav is Bobby Flay since he cooks outdoors and uses a grill. I think emeril is all "Bam", and that is about it.
I haven't tried one out myself, or have ever tried anything smoked in one. Did you have a nice smoke ring? Did it have a smokey taste? If it was good then keep using it. Was it better than on a "regular" smoker (what ever regular may mean. charcoal, pellet, LP, elec)
I like cook'n outside, so I'm not big on anything cooked inside.
That time of year for etouffee, and I wanna do it on the smoker.
Way off subject. Good to hear it worked for ya Stiffy, got any pics?