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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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