Cooking time vs wieght

[ramman123]

Hi gents
So next week I have to smoke 4 raw hams each about 4 lbs .
I usually do one piece at about 240 degrees and get it to 160 degrees internal in about 2.5 - 3 hrs if memory serves me right.

So stupid question if the day is if I do multiple pcs. At the same time will it increase the time they are in the smoker ?
I need to have them done before dinner to rest.

Thanks !

 

[gmc2003]

It's dependent on your smoker and how quickly it can recover.

Chris

 

[RiversideSm0ker]

As long as you keep the temp steady your meat should all cook at the same pace.

George

 

[ramman123]

Gmc2003
I'm afraid I don't understand .
Recover from what ?

Thanks

 

[chilerelleno]

You may experience a slight lag time in your smoker coming back up to temp after loading it due to the mass of the meat. But after that the cook time should be similar, to be sure simply allow yourself another hour.

 

[ramman123]

Ok great advice.
I'll give myself a good hour or so to make sure its prepared in time.

I rather keep it warm for a bit that tell people it needs another hour or so.

Thanks again everyone !

 

[SmokinLogs]

Let us know how the hams turn out next week, as well as how the smoker reacts to such a full cook chamber! We like pics too.