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Started by tyrodsports, October 04, 2014, 02:31:42 PM

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tyrodsports

Forgive me for being the rookie.  I have to ask a question concerning smoke times.  I have heard to separate styles of attack: 1-Smoke at the entire time listed in the recipes and 2: Only smoke for half of the time of the recipe and then cook the other half?  I have smoked the entire time of the recipe and it seems to have a very powerful taste.  Anyways, I would love to hear your thoughts.  Thanks.

GusRobin

Some of it depends on which type of puck you are using, some flavors are stronger than others (mesquite for example. I cook with hickory mostly. If I am cooking large butts or briskets I smoke for 3-4 hours tops. Chicken less since it seems to absorb smoke more. Except for when I cooked a raw ham for 30 hrs and smoked for 8, I never smoke more than 4.
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manfromplaid

same for me 4 hrs seems to be all you need in the bradley

Habanero Smoker

Hi tyrodsports;

Welcome to the forum.

As mentioned the smoke time depends on the type of wood, the type of food, and your particular taste. Below is a link that provides a guideline of what most users use.
How Much Smoke

Below is a guide to wood flavors.
Wood Flavors



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tyrodsports

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the assistance and will try to change up my pucks (mesquite may not be for me) and adjust cook times.  Habanero Smoker...that link is very useful.  Thanks.

Rodney

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