How Long To Smoke Meat?

What is the quickest meat to smoke?

Beef smoking times and temperatures

Smoker Temp Smoking Time
Beef brisket 225-250° F 12 – 20 hours
Back ribs 225-250° F 3 – 4 hours
Short ribs 225-250° F 6 – 8 hours
Spare ribs 225-250° F 5 – 6 hours

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Can you over smoke meat?

It’s easy to over-smoke brisket due to its long cook time. This will result in a piece of meat that “tastes like liquid smoke.” To prevent this, it’s necessary to use very dry wood.

What meat can you smoke in 4 hours?

BBQ Smoking Times and Temperatures Chart

Type of Meat Smoking Temp* Time to Complete
Pork Butt (Sliced) 225 1.5 hours/pound
Pork Butt (Pulled) 225 1.5 hours/pound
Whole Chicken 250 4 hours**
Chicken Thighs 250 1.5 hours

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At what temp does meat stop taking smoke?

There is no time limit on smoke absorption. The ring stops growing when the meat hits about 170°F and myoglobin loses its oxygen retaining ability, not 140°F. Salt has little to do with it.