Well here's something that we're sure that will lift you up to the barbequeing heaven...or so they promise. How many times have we heard this undying line that we see in home shopping channels? And how many times have we tried in vain to use one of these worthless junks? Too many times and too often as well. In fact, the reason it is called smokers is because, it is actually the heat produced by the smoke that cooks the food. Smokers also come in different types. There are smokers that run in gas while others use charcoal. Although, only a few buy electric smokers for their home, this piece of equipment can offer something that the other types cannot. Here are some tips on how to make your afternoon barbeque a smashing hit. THINGS TO CONSIDER First of all know who'll be coming. Knowing in advance who'll be coming would give you a head start on preapring the ordeal of the afternoon. If you have more chi;dren than adults coming focus on the food other thatn anything else. The individual should then put this on a serving plate with some vegetables on the side for a complete meal that everyone can enjoy. Another favorite that is also exquisite is some barbecue baby back ribs. This can be cooked over a grill together with some hotdogs and burgers and those who liked the first will come back for more. Of course, there are models that do need direct power supplies. What you can do is to ask the store where you bought your barbecue pit from for some advice and suggestions. They will surely know what you need to power your barbecue pit. Just a word from the wise. Do not do anything without consulting the manufacturers or the storeowner. Although cooking with barbecue smokers can be mightily slower than perhaps a barbecue grill, you can be sure that the flavor of the meat will be enhanced more. Like grills, barbecue smokers also come in different types depending on the fuel being used. There are gas barbecue smokers, which runs on natural gas.