Arfan Sultan, of Albert Road, was found with 1.6 tonnes of the illegal product, which is made by singeing the fleece of illegally slaughtered sheep with blowtorches to create a smoked flavour.
Redbridge Council said the practice is banned in the UK due to serious food safety risks, including the lack of veterinary oversight and the use of unapproved, unhygienic premises.
The meat was prepared at an unregistered cutting plant and was deemed unfit for human consumption.
Sultan pleaded guilty to eight offences under the Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 and was sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court on November 14.
He received a 16-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, was ordered to complete 240 hours of unpaid work, and must pay £3,000 in costs.
Cllr Kam Rai, leader of Redbridge Council, said: “I’m pleased our food safety team, alongside the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU), were able to intervene in this case and protect the health of our residents.
“The production and processing of meat in this manner is illegal because we cannot guarantee it is safe for consumption.”
Cllr Rai said the outcome sends a strong message to others who may be involved in similar activity.
He said: “This sentencing marks the end of a long and determined investigation to hold a food criminal to account.
“This individual operated with complete disregard for public health, motivated solely by greed.
“Consumers have a right to trust the safety of their food.”
The investigation was led by Redbridge Council in partnership with the Food Standards Agency’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCU).
Cllr Rai added: “We are grateful to our officers and to the NFCU for their tireless efforts in exposing this criminal enterprise.
“The sentence handed down sends a clear message: this type of illegal enterprise will not be tolerated.”
Neil Castle, deputy head of the NFCU, said: “The sentence handed down to Mr Sultan reflects the serious nature of these offences.
“The NFCU, in partnership with police and Redbridge Council, worked on an investigation into food hygiene-related offences and the illegal slaughter of sheep and goats.
“By working closely with our partners, we were able to remove a large quantity of unfit meat from the human food chain.
“Because of the way they are made, smokies breach food safety law and often animal welfare legislation.
“If you suspect that smokie meat is being sold, contact your local trading standards or environmental health team.”
Anyone with suspicions or concerns about smokies or food fraud can contact the NFCU confidentially on 0800 028 1180.
For trading standards matters, the Citizens Advice Consumer Service can be reached on 0808 223 1133 or through the Citizens Advice website.
