Smoke in the smoker Cook in the oven

[Mr Pigo]

I have 2 smokes under my belt and both went well. Just wondering if anyone transfers the food to the oven once the smoking is over. My thought is more control over temp. Does anyone do this and will I still get a good bark. thanks

[bears fan]

I have never done it myself, but I know others have.  Couldn't tell you on the bark though.  I assume if you cook at the same low temperature, then the bark will turn out the same way as if you cooked it in the smoker.

[Scotty-G]

I've had to do that a few times - after 3-4 hrs of smoke and into the long, low and slow cook time, it started to rain so into the oven the meat went.
No difference in results that I've noticed.  It helps to use a PID to control the temp and then just dial in the oven to the same temp.

[Ka Honu]

With large cuts or big birds, I transfer to the oven more often than not and with no real difference in the result.  It certainly cuts down on the nervousness factor if you're going to have to leave the smoker unattended (or are doing an overnighter).  I don't transfer when I use a "fat baste" on a brisket (seasoning the trimmed fat and putting it on the next rack up to melt and baste the meat) only because with the water/drippings pan it would require a three-rack oven which I don't have.  

Other than that, however, the oven makes it easier and, with poultry, gives you a way to crisp the skin (although TBE/SRG is even better for finishing poultry).

[La Quinta]

I totally agree with Ka Honu...Makes me kinda nervous to leave the unit on outside all night...I've done it...but didn't sleep very well...anyhoo...lot's of people do it...so...

[KyNola]

Put me on the list with Ka Honu and LQ.  Have finished in the oven many times.  If you are looking for a good bark, put the butts on a roasting rack and place in a roasting pan.  No liquid in the pan and don't wrap the butts.  A nice bark will form.

[SiFumar]

I want to try finishing in oven sometime.  But probably will have to wait until next winter cause I don't use the oven much in warm weather.  Use the grill mostly. And now the Bradley of course! Will be interested in "finshed in oven" pics.

Warming up quickly here.