SRS: I use a Brinkman smoker with three cooking grates that allow me to do a turkey, brisket, pork roast, chicken whatever at the same time. I've smoked salmon but haven't had a lot of experience with it. I smoke cheese too. Got to watch that closely though or it will melt on you. I smoked a meatloaf last week and it was delish.

I, like you, generally finish the cooking in the oven (usually the last half-hour).

DougR