OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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
Brisket (sliced or pulled)
Pork Butt (sliced or pulled)
Whole Chicken
Chicken Thighs
Chicken Quarters
Whole Turkey – 12 lb.
Turkey Leg
Meat Loaf
Spare Ribs
Baby Back Ribs
Corn
Potatoes
Suggested Smoking
Temperature
225˚
225˚
250˚
250˚
250˚
250˚
240˚
250˚
250–300˚
225–240˚
225˚
225˚
18
Estimated Time
to Complete
1.5 hours/pound
1.5 hours/pound
4 hours (approx.)
1.5 hours
3 hours
6.5 hours
4 hours
3 hours
6 hours
5 hours
1.5–2 hours
2–2.5 hours
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