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VERIFIED TIME & TEMP MATRIX

Pellet or Charcoal Smoker Cooking Chart

Parametric technical reference guide for cooking meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and frozen foods in the Pellet or Charcoal Smoker. Every temperature and time has been verified on consumer hardware with USDA FSIS food safety calibration.

OPERATING TEMP: 200°F – 275°F (93°C – 135°C)•TOTAL SPECIFICATIONS: 111 DATASHEETS•VIEW PELLET OR CHARCOAL SMOKER APPLIANCE GUIDE →
How to Execute With This Matrix

Times listed represent the total active thermal window for standard cuts. Preheating the Pellet or Charcoal Smoker is mandatory prior to inserting food. If cooking food straight from the refrigerator, use the higher end of the time range; if cooking room-temperature food, use the lower end. Always confirm doneness with an instant-read probe thermometer inserted into the geometric center.

IDFood & Cut SpecificationState
Heat WavesTemp
Clock TimeTime
Flip ActionFlip Mark
Datasheet
CT-SM-001
St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (3-2-1 Method)
Trimmed rack of ribs, membrane removed, dry rubbed
fresh225°F (107°C)5.5–6 hours (3h smoke, 2h wrap, 30m glaze)180mVIEW
CT-SM-002
Pork Butt / Boston Butt (Pulled Pork)
7–9 lb bone-in pork shoulder, dry rub seasoned
fresh250°F (121°C)8–10 hours (approx 75 mins per lb)300mVIEW
CT-SM-003
Whole Chicken (Spatchcocked)
4–5 lb whole fryer chicken, backbone removed and flattened
fresh225°F (107°C) smoke / 375°F (191°C) crisp finish2–2.5 hoursNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-005
Baby Back Pork Ribs (2-2-1 Method)
2.5–3 lb loin back ribs, membrane stripped, dry rub coated
fresh225°F (107°C)4.5–5 hours (2h smoke, 2h foil, 30-60m glaze)120mVIEW
CT-SM-006
Bone-In Turkey Breast
5–7 lb whole bone-in split turkey breast, herb butter rub
fresh250°F (121°C)2.5–3 hours (~25-30 mins per lb)No FlipVIEW
CT-SM-007
Crispy Smoked Chicken Wings
2–3 lb party wings (flats and drumettes), patted completely dry
fresh225°F (107°C) smoke / 400°F (204°C) crisp75 mins (60 min smoke + 15 min high heat)60mVIEW
CT-SM-008
Smoked Beef Short Ribs (Dino Ribs)
3-bone chuck or plate short ribs (4–6 lbs), fat trimmed to 1/4 inch
fresh250°F (121°C)8–9 hoursNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-009
Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends
3–4 lb skinless pork belly cubed into 1.5-inch squares and dry rubbed
fresh250°F (121°C)4.5–5 hours (3h smoke + 1.5h braise & glaze)90mVIEW
CT-SM-010
Smoked Pork Tenderloin
1–1.25 lb whole pork tenderloin, silver skin removed
fresh225°F (107°C)60–75 mins35mVIEW
CT-SM-011
Hot Smoked Salmon Fillet
1.5–2 lb skin-on salmon fillet, dry brined and pellicle dried
fresh200°F (93°C)1.5–2 hoursNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-012
Thick-Cut Smoked Pork Chops
1.5-inch thick bone-in center cut pork chops (12–14 oz each)
fresh225°F (107°C) smoke / 450°F (232°C) sear finish50–65 mins45mVIEW
CT-SM-013
Smoked Beef Chuck Roast (Poor Man's Brisket)
3–4 lb boneless beef chuck roast, SPG rub coated
fresh225°F–250°F (107°C–121°C)6–7 hoursNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-014
Smoked Kielbasa & Rope Sausage
14 oz whole U-shaped kielbasa or smoked rope sausage, scored lightly
fresh225°F (107°C)60–75 mins30mVIEW
CT-SM-015
Smoked Sweet Corn on the Cob
4–6 ears fresh sweet corn, husked, brushed with seasoned butter
fresh225°F (107°C)60 mins30mVIEW
CT-SM-016
Smoked Beef Tri-Tip (Reverse Sear)
2.5–3 lb trimmed tri-tip roast, silver skin removed, coated in coarse SPG rub
fresh225°F (107°C) smoke / 500°F (260°C) sear finish75–105 mins (60–90 min smoke + 6–10 min sear)No FlipVIEW
CT-SM-017
Whole Smoked Turkey (12–14 lb)
12–14 lb whole turkey, dry-brined 24 hours uncovered, cavity aromatics only (no stuffing)
fresh275°F (135°C)6–7.5 hours (~30 mins per lb)No FlipVIEW
CT-SM-018
Boneless Skinless Smoked Chicken Thighs
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (4–6 oz each), trimmed of loose fat and dry-rubbed
fresh275°F (135°C)60–75 mins40mVIEW
CT-SM-019
Double-Smoked Spiral-Cut Ham (8–10 lb)
8–10 lb pre-cooked bone-in spiral-cut ham, scored between slices, mopped every 30 min with maple-pineapple glaze
refrigerated225°F (107°C) smoke / 275°F (135°C) glaze finish3–4 hours (~20 mins per lb)No FlipVIEW
CT-SM-020
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers (ABTs)
12 fresh jalapeños, halved lengthwise and seeded, filled with cream cheese and shredded cheddar, each half wrapped in a half-slice of thin-cut bacon
fresh250°F (121°C)1.5–2 hoursNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-021
Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf (2 lb)
2 lb 80/20 ground chuck mixed with panade, egg, and diced onion, shaped free-form on a rack and wrapped in a bacon weave
fresh250°F (121°C)2.5–3 hoursNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-022
Smoked Beef Back Ribs
2 racks beef back ribs (7 bones each, ~2.5–3 lb per rack), membrane pulled, coated in SPG
fresh250°F (121°C)4–5 hoursNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-023
Smoked Country-Style Pork Ribs (Bone-In, Blade End)
3 lb bone-in country-style pork ribs cut from the blade end of the shoulder, dry rubbed and left uncovered in the fridge 4 hours
fresh250°F (121°C)3.5–5 hours120mVIEW
CT-SM-024
Smoked Prime Rib (Bone-In Standing Rib Roast, Reverse Sear)
6–8 lb three-bone bone-in standing rib roast, dry-brined uncovered on a wire rack for 24 hours, coated in coarse cracked black pepper and granulated garlic just before the smoke
refrigerated225°F (107°C) smoke → 500°F (260°C) reverse sear3–4 hours smoke + 8–12 min searNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-025
Smoked Brisket Point Burnt Ends
5–6 lb separated brisket point (the fatty deckle half of a full packer), smoked whole to 195°F, then cubed into 1.5-inch squares, tossed in BBQ sauce and 2 tbsp brown sugar, and returned to the smoker in an uncovered aluminium pan
fresh250°F (121°C)5–6 hours (4h smoke to 195°F + 1.5h glaze braise to 203°F)No FlipVIEW
CT-SM-026
Smoked Turkey Legs (Bone-In, Skin-On, Fair-Style)
4 whole bone-in turkey legs (about 1.25 lb each), wet-brined 8 hours in a 6% salt brine (6 g salt per 100 g water) with 2 tbsp pink curing salt (Prague Powder #1) for the theme-park pink ring, then air-dried uncovered on a rack for 2 hours
refrigerated275°F (135°C)2.5–3 hoursNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-027
Smoked Chicken Drumsticks
8 whole chicken drumsticks (about 4–5 oz each), patted bone-dry and tossed in 1 tsp aluminium-free baking powder per pound plus a paprika-brown-sugar dry rub, arranged with air gaps on a wire rack
fresh250°F (121°C) smoke → 400°F (204°C) crisp90 mins (75 min smoke + 15 min high-heat crisp)45mVIEW
CT-SM-028
Smoked Meatballs (1.5-inch, 60/40 Beef & Pork Blend)
2 lb 60/40 ground chuck and ground pork blend, gently mixed with 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, and a bloomed spice mix, formed into 1.5-inch balls (~30 count) and set on a wire rack over a foil-lined half-sheet pan
fresh250°F (121°C)60–75 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-029
Smoked Queso Dip (Cast-Iron, 2 lb Cheese Base)
2 lb block Velveeta cubed with 12 oz shredded pepper jack, layered in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over 1 lb browned chorizo (fat drained), 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles, and 1/2 cup evaporated milk
fresh225°F (107°C)75–90 mins30mVIEW
CT-SM-030
Smoked Mac and Cheese (Cast-Iron, Three-Cheese Béchamel)
1 lb dry elbow macaroni boiled one minute short of the package minimum, tossed in a béchamel of 2 cups whole milk, 6 tbsp butter, 6 tbsp flour, 8 oz sharp cheddar, 4 oz smoked gouda, and 4 oz gruyère; poured into a 12-inch cast-iron skillet and topped with panko
fresh275°F (135°C)60–75 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-031
Smoked Pastrami (from Corned Beef Brisket Flat, Katz's-Style)
4–5 lb corned beef brisket flat, soaked 24 hours in cold water with three water changes to desalinate, patted dry and coated in a 50/50 rub of coarse cracked coriander and coarse black pepper
refrigerated225°F (107°C) smoke → 200°F (93°C) foil steam-braise8–10 hours (6h smoke to 165°F stall + 2h wrapped steam braise to 203°F)No FlipVIEW
CT-SM-004
Texas-Style Whole Smoked Beef Brisket
12-14 lb whole packer brisket trimmed to 1/4-inch fat cap
fresh225°F–250°F (107°C–121°C)10–12 hoursNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-032
Smoked Meatloaf (2.5 lb 80/20 beef + pork blend)
2 lb 80/20 ground beef + 1/2 lb ground pork, mixed with 1 cup panko soaked in 1/2 cup milk, 2 eggs, aromatics; formed into a 4x9-inch loaf on a foil-lined half sheet pan, smoked over hickory or cherry, glazed with ketchup-brown-sugar in the final 15 minutes
refrigerated250°F (121°C) — smoker temperature2.5–3 hrs (with 15-min glaze at end)No FlipVIEW
CT-SM-033
Bone-In Skin-On Chicken Thighs (smoker, crispy skin)
8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (~3 lbs), dry-brined 12 hrs uncovered, rubbed with paprika-based BBQ rub, smoked over apple or cherry wood at higher smoker temp than typical low-and-slow
refrigerated275°F (135°C) — high enough to crisp skin, low enough for smoke penetration75–90 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-034
Beef Tri-Tip (Santa Maria style, whole 2.5 lb roast)
2.5 lb whole tri-tip roast, trimmed of silver skin, seasoned with equal-parts salt + pepper + granulated garlic (Santa Maria rub), smoked over oak until 125°F then reverse-seared over direct heat
refrigerated225°F (107°C) smoke → 500°F+ direct sear75–90 min smoke + 4–6 min searNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-035
Whole Chicken (3–4 lb)
4 lb whole chicken, backbone removed (spatchcocked flat), seasoned generously under and over skin with poultry rub, smoked breast-up over pecan wood
fresh275°F (135°C)120–150 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-036
Chicken Wings (Party Wings / Flats & Drums)
Party wings (flats & drums), tossed in dry rub, arranged on wire racks inside smoker over pecan pellets
fresh275°F (135°C)90–120 mins60mVIEW
CT-SM-037
Chicken Thighs (Bone-In, Skin-On)
Bone-in, skin-on thighs, trimmed of excess fat flap, dry-brined with kosher salt and rub
fresh275°F (135°C)75–90 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-038
Baby Back Ribs (Pork)
Pork baby back ribs, membrane peeled, dry-rubbed, smoked using 2-2-1 method over applewood
fresh225°F (107°C)300–330 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-039
Pulled Pork (Pork Shoulder / Butt)
8-9 lb bone-in pork Boston butt, fat cap trimmed to 1/4-inch, rubbed with mustard binder and pork rub
fresh250°F (121°C)480–600 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-040
Pork Chops (1-inch Thick, Bone-In)
1.5-inch thick-cut bone-in pork rib chops, dry brined 2 hours, smoked over pecan wood
fresh225°F (107°C)60–75 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-041
Chicken Breast (Boneless, Skinless)
8 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts, wet brined in 5% salt-sugar solution for 2 hours, rubbed with oil
fresh250°F (121°C)60–75 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-042
Beef Burger Patties (1/3 lb Fresh 80/20)
1/2 lb thick ground chuck patties (80/20), chilled firm before smoking, seasoned with coarse pepper rub
refrigerated225°F (107°C)45–60 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-043
Salmon Fillets (Fresh Center Cut)
Fresh skin-on salmon fillet, dry-cured in brown sugar and kosher salt for 2 hours, pellicle dried
fresh225°F (107°C)45–60 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-045
Meatloaf (Classic 2 lb Loaf)
2 lb ground beef & pork loaf, free-form shaped on butcher paper or wire cooling rack, glazed at finish
fresh250°F (121°C)120–150 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-046
Turkey Drumsticks (Grill, Renaissance-Fair Style)
Large turkey drumsticks (1.25-1.5 lb each), wet brined overnight in brown sugar salt cure, rubbed with smoked paprika
fresh250°F (121°C)210–240 mins120mVIEW
CT-SM-047
Chicken Thighs (Boneless, Skinless)
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs seasoned with sweet heat dry rub, smoked over pecan wood
fresh275°F (135°C)50–65 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-048
Beef Burger Patties (Frozen Raw)
Commercial 1/3 lb frozen beef burger patties, placed directly on smoker grates without thawing
frozen225°F (107°C)60–75 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-049
Beef & Pork Meatballs (Baked, 1.5-inch)
1.5-inch beef and pork meatballs arranged on a wire rack, smoked over cherry wood
fresh225°F (107°C)60–75 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-050
Salmon Fillet (Skin-On, Center Cut)
Whole center-cut skin-on salmon side (2-3 lbs), dry brined in salt and brown sugar, smoked over alder wood
fresh225°F (107°C)60–75 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-051
Cod / Haddock Fillet (Whitefish)
Thick Pacific cod fillet (1.25-inch thick), brined in salt-sugar solution 30 mins, smoked on parchment
fresh225°F (107°C)45–60 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-052
Tilapia Fillet (Baked)
Tilapia fillets (4-5 oz), rubbed with mild spices, smoked on wire rack over fruitwood pellets
fresh225°F (107°C)35–45 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-053
Italian Sausage Links (Oven-Roasted)
Fresh Italian pork sausage links, spaced on smoker grates over hickory smoke
fresh225°F (107°C)90–120 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-054
Hot Dogs (Oven-Roasted)
All-beef frankfurters, scored with shallow crosshatch cuts, smoked over oak or pecan
refrigerated225°F (107°C)45–60 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-055
Bratwurst & Italian Sausages (Raw Links)
Raw German bratwurst links, placed straight onto grates over apple or cherry smoke
fresh225°F (107°C)90–105 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-056
Baked Potatoes (Whole Russet)
Medium russet potatoes, scrubbed, pierced, rubbed with oil and coarse salt, placed NAKED on grates
fresh250°F (121°C)120–150 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-057
Sweet Potato (Whole Baked)
Whole medium sweet potatoes, pierced with fork, oiled, smoked directly on grates over pecan wood
fresh250°F (121°C)120–150 mins60mVIEW
CT-SM-058
Baked Potato (Whole Russet)
Large 10-12 oz russet potatoes, rubbed in bacon fat and sea salt, smoked unfoiled next to brisket
fresh250°F (121°C)150–180 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-059
Corn on the Cob (Fresh)
Sweet corn on the cob, husks removed, brushed with butter and BBQ seasoning, placed on upper rack
fresh250°F (121°C)60–75 mins30mVIEW
CT-SM-060
Chicken Tenders (Fresh / Uncooked)
Raw chicken tenderloins, lightly coated in oil and poultry rub, spaced on a jerky wire rack
fresh250°F (121°C)45–55 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-061
Bacon (Thick Cut Slices)
Thick-cut bacon strips arranged across wire racks over drip tray, smoked over hickory wood
refrigerated250°F (121°C)75–90 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-062
Pork Tenderloin (Whole, 1.25 lb)
1.25 lb whole pork tenderloin, silver skin removed, rubbed with brown sugar pork rub, applewood smoke
fresh225°F (107°C)60–75 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-063
Acorn Squash (Halved, Roasted / Smoked)
2 medium acorn squashes halved and seeded with butter and maple syrup in cavity
fresh250°F (121°C)90–120 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-064
Ahi Tuna Steak (Seared Rare, Sushi-Grade / Hot Smoked)
2 sushi-grade yellowfin or bigeye tuna steaks (1.5-inch thick, 8 oz each)
fresh180°F (82°C)45–60 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-065
Baby Back Pork Ribs (Grill, Two-Zone Indirect / Smoked)
2 full racks baby back pork ribs (2.5 to 3 lb each) membrane stripped
fresh225°F (107°C)300–330 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-066
Roasted Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes (Halved / Smoked)
2 lb baby Yukon Gold potatoes halved and tossed in olive oil, rosemary, and sea salt
fresh250°F (121°C)75–90 mins38mVIEW
CT-SM-067
Backyard Beef Burgers (1/3 lb, Direct Heat / Smoked Reverse-Sear)
4 patties (1/3 lb each, 80/20 ground chuck) 3/4-inch thick
fresh225°F (107°C)45–55 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-068
Bacon (Thick-Cut, Sheet Pan Method / Smoked Slices)
1 lb thick-cut bacon strips laid flat on wire racks over baking sheets
fresh225°F (107°C)60–75 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-069
Baked Russet Potatoes (Whole / Smoked)
4 large Russet potatoes (10 to 12 oz each) rubbed with olive oil and coarse salt
fresh250°F (121°C)120–150 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-070
BBQ Baby Back Ribs (One Rack, Cut in Thirds / Smoked)
1 full rack baby back ribs cut into 3 equal sections for compact smoker racks
fresh225°F (107°C)300–330 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-071
BBQ Chicken Breasts (Two-Zone Heat / Smoked)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx 8 oz each) brined and rubbed
fresh225°F (107°C)60–75 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-072
Beef Chuck Roast (Whole, 3–4 lb / Smoked Chuckie)
3.5 to 4 lb well-marbled boneless beef chuck roast with Texas coarse pepper rub
fresh225°F (107°C)330–390 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-073
Fresh Beef & Pork Meatballs (Baked, 1.5-inch / Smoked)
20 fresh meatballs (1.5-inch diameter, 60/40 beef and pork blend) on wire rack
fresh225°F (107°C)60–75 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-074
Beer Can Chicken (Whole 4–5 lb, Indirect / Smoked)
4.5 lb whole chicken mounted vertically on a half-full beer can
fresh250°F (121°C)150–180 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-075
Bone-In Pork Chops (1-Inch Thick, Smoked)
4 thick bone-in pork chops (1.25-inch thick, approx 12 oz each)
fresh225°F (107°C)75–90 mins38mVIEW
CT-SM-076
Beef Short Ribs (Bone-In, English Cut / Smoked)
4 English-cut bone-in short ribs (approx 12 to 14 oz each) seasoned with coarse salt and pepper
fresh225°F (107°C)330–390 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-077
Bone-In Turkey Breast (Half or Whole, 5–7 lb / Smoked)
6 lb bone-in skin-on turkey breast dry-brined with kosher salt
fresh250°F (121°C)180–210 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-078
Boneless Country-Style Pork Ribs (BBQ Braised / Smoked)
3 lb boneless country-style ribs (thick pork shoulder strips)
fresh225°F (107°C)180–210 mins90mVIEW
CT-SM-079
Boneless Pork Chops (Skillet / Smoked)
4 boneless center-cut pork chops (1-inch thick, approx 8 oz each)
fresh225°F (107°C)60–75 mins30mVIEW
CT-SM-080
Braised Pork Belly (Skin-On / Smoked Pork Belly Strips)
3 lb whole pork belly slab scored in 1-inch squares across fat cap
fresh250°F (121°C)210–240 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-081
Red-Wine Braised Bone-in Short Ribs (Smoked English Cut)
3.5 lb bone-in English-cut short ribs seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic
fresh225°F (107°C)330–390 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-082
Fresh Bratwurst (Uncooked Pork Sausage / Smoked)
6 to 8 fresh raw bratwurst links spaced 1 inch apart on grates
fresh225°F (107°C)60–75 mins30mVIEW
CT-SM-083
Chicken Breast (Fresh, Boneless / Smoked)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (7 to 8 oz each) seasoned with poultry rub
fresh225°F (107°C)60–75 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-084
Bone-In, Skin-On Chicken Thighs (Smoker)
6 to 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs trimmed of excess flap fat
fresh250°F (121°C)90–105 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-085
Chicken Wings (Party Wings – Flats & Drums / Smoked)
2.5 lb fresh chicken party wings (flats and drumettes separated)
fresh225°F (107°C)75–90 mins38mVIEW
CT-SM-086
Sweet Corn on the Cob (Husks Removed / Smoked)
4 to 6 ears fresh sweet corn shucked and brushed with seasoned butter
fresh225°F (107°C)60–75 mins30mVIEW
CT-SM-087
Corned Beef Brisket & Cabbage (Smoked Pastrami Style)
4 lb corned beef brisket flat desalted and coated in coarse black pepper and coriander
fresh250°F (121°C)6–7 hrsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-088
Bone-In Cowboy Ribeye (2-inch, Reverse Sear / Smoked)
2 lb bone-in cowboy ribeye steak (2-inch thick) heavily salted
fresh225°F (107°C)60–75 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-089
Filet Mignon (Center-Cut Tenderloin, 2-inch / Smoked)
2 center-cut beef tenderloin steaks (2-inch thick, 8 oz each)
fresh225°F (107°C)45–60 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-090
Flank Steak (Whole, 1.5–2 lb / Smoked Reverse Sear)
2 lb whole flank steak marinated in lime, soy, and garlic
fresh225°F (107°C)45–60 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-091
Fresh Bratwurst (Beer-Infused / Smoked)
6 uncooked pork bratwurst links smoked over indirect heat
fresh225°F (107°C)60–75 mins30mVIEW
CT-SM-092
Pan-Seared Halibut Fillet (1-inch, Skin-Off / Smoked)
4 wild halibut fillets (1-inch thick, 6 oz each) brushed with herb butter
fresh225°F (107°C)45–60 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-093
Bone-In Glazed Ham (Spiral-Cut, 8–10 lb / Double-Smoked)
9 lb precooked bone-in spiral ham glazed with brown sugar and bourbon
fresh250°F (121°C)120–150 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-094
Jumbo Shrimp (Peeled & Deveined / Smoked Skewers)
1.5 lb raw jumbo shrimp (16/20 count) skewered and brushed with garlic butter
fresh225°F (107°C)30–45 mins15mVIEW
CT-SM-095
Lamb Loin Chops (1.25-inch, Bone-In / Smoked)
6 bone-in lamb loin chops (1.25-inch thick, approx 5 oz each)
fresh225°F (107°C)45–60 mins22mVIEW
CT-SM-096
Bone-in Lamb Rib Chops (1-inch thick / Smoked)
8 single bone-in lamb rib chops (1-inch thick) frenched
fresh225°F (107°C)45–55 mins22mVIEW
CT-SM-097
Lamb Shanks (Bone-In / Smoked & Braised)
4 bone-in lamb shanks (approx 1 lb each) seasoned with coarse black pepper rub
fresh250°F (121°C)4–5 hrsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-098
Split Cold-Water Lobster Tails (5–7 oz / Smoked)
4 cold-water lobster tails (6 oz each) split down top shell and meat piggybacked
fresh225°F (107°C)35–45 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-099
Free-Form Meatloaf (2 lb, Shaped on the Pan / Smoked)
2 lb ground beef and pork meatloaf shaped free-form on butcher paper or wire rack
fresh225°F (107°C)120–150 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-100
Mississippi Pot Roast (Chuck, Pepperoncini, Ranch, Butter / Smoked)
3.5 lb beef chuck roast with pepperoncini, ranch seasoning, and 1 stick butter
fresh250°F (121°C)5–6 hrsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-101
NY Strip Steak (Boneless, 1.25-inch / Smoked Reverse Sear)
2 boneless NY strip steaks (1.25-inch thick, 12 oz each) seasoned with SPG rub
fresh225°F (107°C)45–60 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-102
Grilled Fresh Pineapple Rings (Brown Sugar Cinnamon / Smoked)
8 fresh pineapple rings (1/2-inch thick) dusted with brown sugar and cinnamon
fresh225°F (107°C)60–75 mins30mVIEW
CT-SM-103
Pork Loin Roast (Bone-In, 4–5 lb / Smoked)
4.5 lb center-cut bone-in pork loin roast with fat cap crosshatched
fresh225°F (107°C)120–150 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-104
Whole Pork Tenderloin (1–1.25 lb / Smoked)
2 whole pork tenderloins (approx 1 to 1.25 lb each) trimmed of silver skin
fresh225°F (107°C)60–75 mins30mVIEW
CT-SM-105
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Caps (Smoked)
4 large portobello mushroom caps wiped clean, gills scraped, marinated in balsamic oil
fresh225°F (107°C)45–60 mins22mVIEW
CT-SM-106
Jumbo Shrimp Skewers (16/20 Count, Peeled / Smoked)
1.5 lb raw peeled jumbo shrimp (16/20 count) on wooden skewers soaked in water
fresh225°F (107°C)30–40 mins15mVIEW
CT-SM-107
Sirloin Steak Bites (Smoked)
2 lb top sirloin steak cut into 1.25-inch cubes tossed with garlic butter rub
fresh225°F (107°C)35–45 mins18mVIEW
CT-SM-108
Spatchcocked Whole Chicken (3.5–4 lb / Smoked)
4 lb whole chicken backbone removed and pressed flat
fresh250°F (121°C)120–150 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-109
Bone-in Split Chicken Breast (Skin-On / Smoked)
2 large bone-in skin-on split chicken breasts (approx 14 to 16 oz each)
fresh225°F (107°C)75–90 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-110
Venison Backstrap Medallions (1.5-inch thick / Smoked Reverse Sear)
1.5 lb whole venison backstrap trimmed of silver skin or cut into 1.5-inch medallions
fresh225°F (107°C)45–60 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-111
Sweet Potatoes (Whole, Medium / Smoked)
4 medium whole sweet potatoes scrubbed and rubbed with olive oil and coarse salt
fresh250°F (121°C)120–150 minsNo FlipVIEW
CT-SM-112
Tri-Tip Roast (Whole, Reverse Sear / Smoked)
2.5 lb whole beef tri-tip roast seasoned with Santa Maria garlic pepper rub
fresh225°F (107°C)75–90 minsNo FlipVIEW

Pellet or Charcoal Smoker Chart Calibration FAQs

How do I adjust cook times in the Pellet or Charcoal Smoker for thicker or thinner cuts?

Times listed in this chart are calibrated for standard butcher specifications (e.g. 1-inch boneless cuts or 6-8 oz portions). For cuts thicker than 1.25 inches, increase cook time by 20-30% and verify internal core temperature using a probe thermometer. For thin cutlets under 1/2-inch, reduce cook time by 25%.

Does the Pellet or Charcoal Smoker require resting for all meats?

Yes. All whole muscle cuts (steaks, chops, chicken breasts, roasts) require a 3 to 5-minute rest on a warm plate or wire rack. During resting, carryover thermal diffusion raises core temperature by 3°F to 5°F while muscle fibers relax to retain intracellular juices.

Can I cook directly from frozen using the Pellet or Charcoal Smoker?

Refer to the "State" column in the chart. Items marked "frozen" (such as burger patties, salmon fillets, and chicken tenders) have tested thermal curves specifically calibrated to thaw the core and brown the exterior simultaneously.