I did a regular smallish fire until it hit about 300. Then let it even off and drop to about 250-260. I threw some cherry wood on the coals and left the door cracked and it held 250 for about 3 hours. I wrapped them, and put the door all he way in for another 4 hours. It was way tender, pretty mild smoke flavor but they were still super good. I was way impressed how it held the temp with no fluctuation. The floor space got crowded which was my only complaint but still, 3 sheet pans in here ain’t too shabby.