I get great results, for the way I like "bbq'd" meats. I don't like smoke being the predominate flavor in bbq meat, I don't like the sauce or mop being the predominate flavor nor do I like a 1/4" layer of rub crust being the predominate flavor. I like the taste of the grilled meat/fat/juicy with a bit of seasoning. The B.E. just does the right way for me for what may or may not be considered bbq meat. And it's a very easy cooker to setup and maintain (and store).