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BBQ Smoking Times and Temperatures Chart

Here is a handy chart with smoking temperatures and times for a variety of common meats. This chart is especially designed for BBQ beginners who need approximate times and temperatures.

Please remember that BBQ smokers vary and other factors, such as weather conditions, wind, and ambient temperature can change the cooking time by as much as an hour or more.

These figures are approximate. Use them as guidelines only. As you get more experience at the smoker, you can judge it by the appearance of the meat and go by the times and temperatures that work best for you and your cooker.

Type of Meat Smoking Temp* Time to Complete Finished Temp*
Brisket (Sliced) 225 1.5 hours/pound 180
Brisket (Pulled) 225 1.5 hours/pound 195
Pork Butt (Sliced) 225 1.5 hours/pound 175
Pork Butt (Pulled) 225 1.5 hours/pound 190–205
Whole Chicken 250 4 hours** 167
Chicken Thighs 250 1.5 hours 167
Chicken Quarters 250 3 hours 167
Whole Turkey (12 lb.) 240 6.5 hours 170
Turkey Leg 250 4 hours 165
Meat Loaf 250–300 3 hours 160
Spare Ribs 225–240 6 hours 172
Baby Back Ribs 225–240 5 hours 168
Smoked Corn 225 1.5–2 hours N/A
Smoked Potatoes 225 2–2.5 hours N/A

*Degrees Fahrenheit. **This will vary with the size of the chicken.

This chart is used with permission from a friend and barbeque smoking expert, Jeff Philips from www.smoking-meat.com.

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Struggling to choose the right cooker for your needs? Check out our Meadow Creek cooker comparison charts. If you would like to discuss your dream cooker over the phone, call Marlin toll-free at (877) 602-1568 to get some good, friendly advice. Or if you're close by, come visit our display lot in Pikeville, Tennessee to check out these fine barbeques! We offer a 30-day money back guarantee on all our Meadow Creek barbeque equipment (except the Ultimate Caterers—sorry, too much risk). Please realize that we (Yoder’s Smoky Mountain Barbecue) are a dealer for Meadow Creek. This promise applies only if you buy from us. If for any reason you are not happy with your unit, you may return the cooker to us within 30 days of the delivery or pickup date, and we will refund the purchase price minus the shipping and handling. You are responsible to pay the return shipping.
What did you think of the videos? Meadow Creek makes some amazing smokers, pig roasters, chicken cookers, and grills. All this equipment is made in the Amish Community of Lancaster County, PA. The talented craftsmen at Meadow Creek hand-make each unit. They seriously go the extra mile to make sure you’re smoked pink. What really puts the sauce on the brisket is all the revolutionary features and options that make barbecue fun and easy, and even a money-machine, if BBQ is your business.
Integrity: Meadow Creek cookers are made in a culture of Godly ethics—honesty, diligence, and fairness. Whether it’s a Shoo-fly pie or a barbecue smoker, you will be treated right.
Stainless Steel Grates: Every Meadow Creek barbecue cooker comes standard with non-rusting stainless steel grates. This eliminates the hassle of scrubbing rust and the danger of possible rust contamination on your meat.
Struggling to choose the right cooker for your needs? Check out our Meadow Creek cooker comparison charts. If you would like to discuss your dream cooker over the phone, call Marlin toll-free at (877) 602-1568 to get some good, friendly advice. Or if you're close by, come visit our display lot in Pikeville, Tennessee to check out these fine barbeques! We offer a 30-day money back guarantee on all our Meadow Creek barbeque equipment (except the Ultimate Caterers?sorry, too much risk). Please realize that we (Yoder?s Smoky Mountain Barbecue) are a dealer for Meadow Creek. This promise applies only if you buy from us. If for any reason you are not happy with your unit, you may return the cooker to us within 30 days of the delivery or pickup date, and we will refund the purchase price minus the shipping and handling. You are responsible to pay the return shipping.
What did you think of the videos? Meadow Creek makes some amazing smokers, pig roasters, chicken cookers, and grills. All this equipment is made in the Amish Community of Lancaster County, PA. The talented craftsmen at Meadow Creek hand-make each unit. They seriously go the extra mile to make sure you?re smoked pink. What really puts the sauce on the brisket is all the revolutionary features and options that make barbecue fun and easy, and even a money-machine, if BBQ is your business.
Integrity: Meadow Creek cookers are made in a culture of Godly ethics?honesty, diligence, and fairness. Whether it?s a Shoo-fly pie or a barbecue smoker, you will be treated right.
Stainless Steel Grates: Every Meadow Creek barbecue cooker comes standard with non-rusting stainless steel grates. This eliminates the hassle of scrubbing rust and the danger of possible rust contamination on your meat.