Hey BigDon, hope you improve daily in the health area. I see you're from Iowa. We lived in Drakesville, Ia. for 25 years before moving to Alabama to retire. Retirement for me comes in 2 more months. I prefer about 3-4 hours of smoke, while my wife says an hour or so is enough for her. Either way it will satisfy someone for sure. Good luck with your cook, and hope this winter up there is mild for you guys!