I`ve never used pellets, just now heard about them, I can`t find them sold localy, what is the difference between usin pellets or usin chunks of wood, , if this is a dumb question just let me know, I have an electric smoker that came with no instructions, I sure am havin fun learnin how to use it, Ive soaked chips an had fair success, but, I`ve only smoked meat once, one link of homemade sausage........