Wood chunk size

[DJM]

Each cut of food, how it was prepared, fat/water content,  size, etc. all create differences as to how long food needs to smoke.  Whether food continues to absorb smoke after a certain time or internal temp is an age old debate not worth wasting time discussing.  My experience is quite the contrary.  The point I was making is that it's very simple to keep the KK smoking for as long as needed without having to open the lid or check on it without fussing with a smokepot, smoker box, or foil pouches.  If the Que taste good and bellies happily full, don't change what you're doing.

[tony b]

That's the bottom line - do folks like to eat it?

Most of us have our own style/technique for doing various cooks - again, see the bottom line above!