You know, Divotmaker, I'm afraid the whole "danger zone" issue hadn't entered my mind! I really thank you for bringing that to my attention! We have always done large birds in our Masterbuilt bullets, usually two at a time. But, this is just another of the new things I'm learning about SI smokers - and guidance you guys are providing the new kid on the block is much appreciated. Oh, yesterday we smoked about a dozen large jalapenos at 250 for 2 1/2 hours with hickory. My wife puts them in the food processor with some olive oil and spins 'em up into a really hot, smokey chipotle sauce. Be sure to slightly slit the tip of each pepper prior to smoking. Thanks again!