Flipping/Turning Question

[pigsmoke]

Hey all, 

I was wondering if there is a need to flip or turn your meat during the smoking process. I'm sure the answers can vary depending on the meats being smoked, the type of smoker, and a number of other things so any and all answers/responses are be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[sqwib]

I sometimes flip depending on how its cooking

 

[damon555]

The only reason I ever open the smoker is to check temp when I think it's close to being done. So no, I don't turn or flip any meats that I happen to be smoking. I might fiddle with peppers to try and get an even cook but that's about it.

 

[bbqbrett]

I have never had the need to turn anything while smoking.

 

[chef jimmyj]

I used to flip and rotate in my NB Horizontal as there was no baffle so one side was close to the fire and hotter then the other...JJ

 

[roller]

I never flip or turn...

 

[sound1]

unless you have an issue like JJ, no need. 

 

[Bearcarver]

I never use the bottom grill rack in my MES 40, because it's too close to the heat, so I never flip anything in my smoker.

Bear

 

[bruno994]

You got it, it really depends on your cooker.  I would say most don't.

 

[smokinclt]

I do not now but I did when I was using a COS because of hot spots. Easy test for hot spots is to grab a loaf of cheap bread and fire up the smoker, bring to temp, then cover the grill surface with bread. Check it in about 10 minutes and the burnt toast will map your hot spots. If you have even coloring as was said no need to flip or turn.