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suggested smoking times and temperatures
Please understand these are only guidelines. All smokers are different. Take into consideration other
variables such as weather conditions, wind, ambient temperature, etc. and things can vary by as
much as an hour or more.
Food to be smoked
suggested smoking
temperature
estimated time
to complete
Brisket (sliced or pulled)
225˚
1.5 hours/pound
Pork Butt (sliced or pulled)
225˚
1.5 hours/pound
Whole Chicken
250˚
4 hours (approx.)
Chicken Thighs
250˚
1.5 hours
Chicken Quarters
250˚
3 hours
Whole Turkey–12 lb.
250˚
6.5 hours
Turkey Leg
240˚
4 hours
Meat Loaf
250˚
3 hours
Spare Ribs
250–300˚
6 hours
Baby Back Ribs
225–240˚
5 hours
Smoked Corn
225˚
1.5–2 hours
Smoked Potatoes
225˚
2–2.5 hours
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