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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Over-smoking
Cause: Excessive mangrove wood use or prolonged smoking
Fix: Balance mangrove with pimento wood; limit smoking to 4-6 hours
Dry texture
Cause: Insufficient marination time or high heat
Fix: Marinate 24+ hours; maintain 225-250°F (107-121°C) smoking temp