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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˚ 4hours(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
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS