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Cooking Times & Temperatures

Originally posted: 03/02/2005
Last updated: 04/11/2009


For Barbecued Meats

These are general guidelines for common cuts of meat barbecued in the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker, assuming a 225-250°F cooker temperature.

Remember, let large cuts of meat like whole turkey, brisket, and pork butt rest after cooking. This allows moisture to redistribute and reabsorb into the meat. As a result, more of the juices will stay in the meat when you slice or pull it.

 

  Time Internal Temperature
Butterflied Whole Chicken (3-4 lb) 4 hrs 160-165°F breast
165-175°F thigh
Chicken Pieces 2 hrs 160-165°F breast
165-175°F thigh/leg
Whole Turkey (10-12 lb) 5-6 hrs 160-165°F breast
170-175°F thigh
Whole Turkey (10-12 lb) at 325-350°F 2-1/2 to 3 hrs 160-165°F breast
170-175°F thigh
Boneless Turkey Breast 3-4 hrs 160-165°F
Back Ribs 4-6 hrs n/a
Spareribs 5-7 hrs n/a
Pork Butt 1-1/2 to 2 hrs
per pound
180-185°F (sliced)
190-205°F (pulled)
Brisket 1-1/2 hrs
per pound
180-205°F

When roasting a whole turkey at a higher temperature like 325-350°F, remove it from the cooker 5-10°F below the desired internal temperature; for a beef roast like prime rib, 10-15°F below the desired internal temp. Residual heat will cause the internal temp to rise during the resting period before carving. See Letting Meat Rest After Cooking for details.

For Grilled Meats

These are general guidelines for meats grilled at high temperature—350°F or higher. These, too, should be removed from the grill 5-10°F below the desired internal temperature, as the temperature will continue to rise during the resting period. See Letting Meat Rest After Cooking for details.

  Rare Medium-Rare Medium Medium-Well Well-Done
Beef 125°F 130-135°F 140°F 150°F 160°F
Lamb 125°F 130°F 140°F 150°F 160°F
Pork * * 150°F 155°F 160°F
* = Not recommended
From
Cook's Illustrated magazine, March/April 2008 and Lobel's of New York

 

 

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