You can get less smoke flavor by using less wood. Start out with less wood, say 2 oz., and see how it turns out. You can always add more as you desire on subsequent smokes.
Funny. My wife and I can't seem to get enough smoke flavor. We have done tri tip and pork loin with a little smoke flavor, and the meat came out very tender, moist, and tasty. That's what make this whole thing so beautiful. Lots of flexibility to each one's personal taste.
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