How long should it take to smoke a fatty?

waytoodeep03

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• Jan 9, 2010

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The meat out side cooks pretty fast How long should it really take to properly smoke a fatty

 

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• Jan 9, 2010

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You need to use a thermometer to know for sure but normally they take me 2-3 hours depending on smoker temp

 

treegje

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• Jan 9, 2010

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you bring it to a internene temperature of 160f

 

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My exact answer as well.

 

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My answer too. I have taken them to higher internal temp letting the bacon crisp and it hasn't hurt them going above 160... just make sure you are above 160 internal.

 

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First I take my fatties to 160-165 also on the inside temp and you can raise the temp after it hits 150 or so and then you can crisp up the bacon alittle too.

 

coyote

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heck, what more to say on this thread except don't have a blow out and enjoy your fatty

 

john3198

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I shoot for 165. Bacon is usually crisp, if you use the thin cheap stuff......

 

cheapchalee

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• Jan 10, 2010

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Not to beat a dead horse or pig

, but I shoot for the mid 160 range also. I get asked quite often, "How long do you cook it for?". Depending on what I'm doing, I say until the thermoter says xxx degrees.

Charlie

 

travelbilly

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I know it's obvious to seasoned smokers to smoke it until it hits X temp. But to a nube, it really helps to have a "and that should take ABOUT X at X degrees". that way we know. is this a 12 hr deal? a 2 hour deal??? 

 

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2-3 hours for me at 225-250.

 

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