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Smoking Guidelines
Item Control Set Point °F Internal Temp = °F
180°-275° 145°-160°
Ham 180°-275° 140°-170°
Lamb 180°-275° 145°-160°
Pork, fresh 180°-275° 160°-180°
180°-275° 145°-160°
Venison 180°-275° 145°-160°
180°-275° 170°-180°
180°-275° 180°-185°
180°-275° 180° as measured in the
thigh
Always use a meat thermometer to be sure meats and poultry are cooked to a safe internal temperature and
doneness. SERIOUS HEALTH RISKS MAY EXIST WITH UNDERCOOKED MEAT! Approximate cooking times
are from various sources and are based on meat at refrigerator temperatures. Use a good quality temperature
probe to assure best results. We suggest that when grilling at higher temperatures, you apply barbecue sauce
only during the last 15 to 30 minutes of grilling to prevent excess browning or burning. NOTE: KEEP HOOD
CLOSED WHEN USING SMOKE MODE.
Smoking times are largely dependent on personal preference and the quality of the meat being smoked. IN
GENERAL THE LONGER YOU SMOKE THE MEAT AT A LOWER TEMPERATURE THE MORE TENDER
THE MEAT WILL BECOME. You will also need to consider how much of a smoke taste you want and what
flavor—oak, hickory, pecan, apple, cherry, mesquite are some of the most common.
For best results we recommend that you smoke at a set point temperature of 225-275° for most meats. If you
wish to have a smokier flavor and have the time, you can go as low as 180°, but you usually don’t gain much
by doing that.
It should also be noted that, when smoking in a very warm environment (sunny weather in excess of 90°F), it
may be difficult for your grill to maintain temperatures lower than 200°F.
The following is a general guide, and we recommend you experiment to find what temperature and flavor best
suit your personal taste. If you want to finish faster use a higher temperature. Note: This will in most cases
result in a less tender product. When you have the time, a lower temperature for a longer duration will give you
the best results. For additional tips, and to view and share recipes, go to www.memphisgrills.com/recipes.
Approximate Smoking Times for a Memphis Wood Fire Grill
