What sort of wood did you burn? In my neck of the woods it would all have been some soft evergreen that would have contaminated the flavor of anything cooked over it. (Coals excepted)
GsT
I am fortunate to have lived all my life with unlimited oak/hickory, etc. I grew up with wood heat so lots of experience. And no pellet smoker either. My wood smoker turns out great ribs and brisket