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• When outside temperature is cooler than 65°F (18°C) and/or altitude is above 3,500 feet (1067m),
additional cooking time may be required. To insure that meat is completely cooked use a meat
thermometer to test internal temperature.
• Opening smoker door during cooking process may extend cooking time due to heat loss.
SMOKING CHART
ITEM SIZE TEMP CHARCOAL WATER
WOOD
CHIPS
COOK TIME INTERNAL TEMP
Pot Roast
(arm, top,
chuck, blade)
4 - 5 lbs
(1.8-2.3kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
7 - 8 lbs
(3.2-3.6kgs)
3 - 4 qts
(2.8-3.8l)
2 - 3 cups
(0.56-0.83l)
3 - 4 hrs
140°F (60°C) Rare
160°F (71°C) Med
170°F (77°C) Well
Brisket
3 - 4 lbs
(1.4-1.8kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
7 - 8 lbs
(3.2-3.6kgs)
4 qts
(3.8l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
3 - 4.5 hrs
170°F (77°C)
Well Done
Loin Roast
(bone in)
3 - 4 lbs
(1.4-1.8kgs)
5 - 7 lbs
(2.3-3.2kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
200°F
(93°C)
8 lbs
(3.6kgs)
8 lbs
(3.6kgs)
4 qts
(3.8l)
6 qts
(5.7l)
2 cups
(0.56l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
3.5 - 4.5 hrs
5 - 7 hrs
170°F (77°C)
Well Done
Loin Roast
(boneless)
3 - 5 lbs
(1.4-2.3kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
10 lbs
(4.6kgs)
4 - 5 qts
(3.8-4.7l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
3.5 - 5.5 hrs 170°F (77°C)
Well Done
Spare Ribs
4 - 6 lbs
(1.8-2.7kgs)
7 - 10 lbs
(3.2-4.6kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
200°F
(93°C)
8 - 10 lbs
(3.6-4.6kgs)
10 lbs
(4.6kgs)
4 qts
(3.8l)
5 - 6 qts
(4.7-5.7l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
2.5 - 3.5 hrs
3.5 - 5 hrs
Well done when
meat pulls away
from bone
Chicken
(2 whole)
2 - 3 lbs ea
(0.9-1.4kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
5 - 7 lbs
(2.3-3.2kgs)
3 - 4 qts
(2.8-3.8l)
2 cups
(0.56l)
2.5 - 3.5 hrs
180°F (82°C)
(Leg moves
easily in joint)
Turkey
8 - 10 lbs
(3.6-4.6kgs)
11 - 13 lbs
(5.0-5.9kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
200°F
(93°C)
8 lbs
(3.6kgs)
8 - 10 lbs
(3.6-4.6kgs)
5 qts
(4.7l)
6 qts
(5.7l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
4 - 6 hrs
6 - 7.5 hrs
185°F (85°C)
(Leg moves easily
in joint)
Salmon
6 - 7 lbs
(2.7-3.2kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
10 lbs
(4.6kgs)
5 - 6 qts
(4.7-5.7l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
4 - 6.5 hrs Flesh white,fl akes
when forked
Fish Fillets Full Grate
200°F
(93°C)
5 lbs
(2.3kgs)
3 qts
(2.8l)
1 - 2 cups
(0.28-0.56l)
1.5 - 2.5 hrs Flesh white,fl akes
when forked
Shrimp,
Clams,
Crab Legs
Full Grate
200°F
(93°C)
5 lbs
(2.3kgs)
3 qts
(2.8l)
1 - 2 cups
(0.28-0.56l)
1 - 2 hrs
Shrimp pink
Shells open
Quail,
Dove, etc.
12 - 16 birds
200°F
(93°C)
7 - 10 lbs
(3.2-4.6kgs)
4 qts
(3.8l)
2 - 3 cups
(0.56-0.83l)
2 - 4 hrs
Leg moves easily in
joint
Pheasant,
Duck, etc.
5 - 7 lbs
(2.3-3.2kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
8 - 10 lbs
(3.6-4.6kgs)
4 - 5 qts
(3.8-4.7l)
2 - 3 cups
(0.56-0.83l)
4 - 5 hrs
180-185°F
(82-85°C)
Well Done
PORK
POULTRY
SEAFOOD
WILD GAME
BEEF
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GENERAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION
• Use 20LB (9kgs) gas cylinder that has protective collar (cylinder not included with unit).
• Installation of unit must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes, with National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1/NFPA 54, Storage and Handling of Liquefi ed Petroleum Gasses,
ANSI/NFPA 58 or CSA B149.1, Natural Gas Installation Code; Propane Storage and Handling, CSA
B149.2; or the Standard for Recreational Vehicles, ANSI A119.2/NFPA 1192; and Recreational
Vehicle Code, CSA Z240 RV Series as applicable.
• LP gas cylinder being used must be constructed and marked in accordance with specifi cations
for LP gas cylinders of the US Department of Transportation (DOT) or the Standard for Cylinders,
Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation for Dangerous Goods, CAN/CSA-B339.
• Always perform soapy water test (see “Soapy Water Test Instructions” in this manual)
EVERY TIME you use unit.
• Before each use check all nuts, screws and bolts to make sure they are tight and secure.
• Before each use inspect gas hose for signs of damage.
• Always disconnect gas cylinder from unit when not in use.
• Never attach/disconnect gas cylinder, move or alter gas fi ttings when unit is in operation.
• Never use gas cylinder if there is evidence of dents, gouges, bulges, fi re damage, erosion,
leakage, excessive rust, or other forms of visible external damage. This may be hazardous and
cylinder should be taken to a liquid propane supplier to be checked.
• Regulator and hose assembly supplied with unit MUST be used. For replacement parts, if
needed, contact Masterbuilt Customer Service at 1-800-489-1581.
• When lighting burner remove all smoker parts to prevent explosion from gas build up.
• If ignition does not take place within fi ve seconds using ignitor button, turn gas control valve to
off position and wait fi ve minutes and repeat lighting procedures.
• Keep fuel supply hose away from unit while in operation.
• Keep fuel supply hose away from any heated surface.
• Do NOT obstruct fl ow of combustion and ventilation. Keep ventilation openings of cylinder
enclosure free and clear of debris.
• When use is complete, always turn regulator control valve OFF fi rst, then gas cylinder valve OFF.
• Gas MUST be turned off at the supply cylinder when not in use.
• Do NOT store spare LP gas cylinder under or near unit. Gas cylinder safety relief valve may
overheat allowing gas to release causing fi re which may cause death or serious injury.
• Never fi ll cylinder over 80% full or cylinder may release gas causing fi re which may cause death
or serious injury.
• If you smell, hear or see gas escaping, immediately get away from gas cylinder and call the Fire
Department. Fire may cause death or serious injury.
• Place a dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever cylinder is not in use. Only install dust cap
provided with cylinder. Other caps or plugs may cause leaks.
• Cylinder MUST be stored outdoors, out of children’s reach and must NOT be stored in a building,
garage, or any other enclosed area.
• This appliance is not for frying turkeys.
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