Nette, its fab that you are building your own BBQ, you're a talented ... lady. It seems quite technical all this smoking business but your knowledge is impressive! I'm not practical in the slightest so wouldn't dream of making my own, I was looking at Weber kettle type ones the other week (under 100 quid model) - do you think they are okay? The whisky marinated ribs sound fab. Just been reading jerk chicken recipes (mmmm, good call Otta) and they say to spritz the bbq coals with beer!