1. to smoke (food) excessively or for too long, resulting in an overly strong or burnt flavor
Usage: transitive verb; culinary context

Examples

• If you leave the fish in the smoker too long, you'll oversmoke it and ruin the delicate flavor.
• The chef warned against oversmoking the brisket, as it would become too bitter.
• Don't oversmoke the cheese or it will taste acrid.
• Many barbecue beginners oversmoke their meat because they're unsure of the proper timing.
• The recipe recommends smoking for two hours; oversmoking beyond that will compromise the taste.