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Originally Posted by clfarms1

How long and what temp do you guys do a pork butt that weighs say 5 lbs or so

Smoking beef at a safe temperature

Smoke beef at a temperature of 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep it smoking for a duration equal to about an hour and a half per pound of meat. This rule applies to sliced or pulled brisket. For beef ribs, keep it smoking at 225 for three or four hours. Slice into it to check if the center has cooked before cooling the meat.

Smoking pork at a safe temperature

For pulled or smoked pork butt, smoke the meat at a temperature of 225 degrees Fahrenheit. It should remain smoking for an hour and a half for every pound of meat. For pork spare ribs, smoker temperature should be in the range of 225 to 240, and the meat should be left smoking for six or seven hours until fully cooked.



Not all pork is created equal. When you are smoking a lean cut like pork loin, cook it until it reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Any more and you risk drying it out. For pork shoulder, especially if you are making pulled pork, smoke it until it reaches 195 degrees Fahrenheit. This melts the connective tissues, giving you that slick, finger-licking experience of good barbecue.



Smoking poultry pieces at a safe temperature

Turkey legs should be smoked at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for four hours. Chicken thighs should be smoked at 250 for one and a half hours. A turkey breast with the bone in should be smoked at 240 for anywhere from four to six hours. Adjust cooking time by the size of your cuts of meat.


Smoking whole poultry at a safe temperature

A whole chicken should be smoked at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for about an hour and a half, depending on its size. A whole turkey should be smoked at 240 for about six and a half hours. This applies to a 12-pound turkey, so adjust according to your turkey's weight.


Use a thermometer to test the temperature of your smoker. This way, you are sure you have achieved the correct smoker temperature for the type of meat you are smoking. Digital probe meat thermometers read the temperature from inside the meat during the smoking process and are extremely accurate. Smoke your meat safely and enjoy the delicious result