First things first, the time it takes to smoke a pork roast depends on a few factors, such as the size of the roast, the type of smoker you're using, and the temperature you're smoking at. It's kind of like baking a cake, you need to make sure you have the right ingredients, and the right conditions, or it just won't turn out right. So, a good rule of thumb is to plan for at least 8 hours of smoking time, but we'll get into that later.
Now, you might be thinking, "8 hours, that's a long time, I could be watching a whole season of my favorite show in that time!" And you're right, it is a long time, but trust me, it's worth it. The low and slow process of smoking a pork roast is what makes it so tender and flavorful.