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Guidesmokers grills
How to Smoke a Ham: Fully Cooked or Not, and the Temperature Each Needs
A plant-packaged fully cooked ham needs reheating to 140°F; a cook-before-eating ham needs 145°F and a rest. USDA's times by weight.
Updated 2026-10-14 · 3 sources
Guidesmokers grills
How to Smoke a Prime Rib: The USDA Numbers, and What They Do Not Cover
USDA times a bone-in rib roast at 23 to 30 minutes a pound at 325°F, done at 145°F with a 3 minute rest. What that means in a smoker, by weight.
Updated 2026-10-14 · 3 sources
Reviewsmokers grills
BBQ Gifts Worth Giving, Sorted by What They Already Own
BBQ gifts for someone who smokes meat, sorted by what they already own. Every pick named by model, with the published spec behind it.
Updated 2026-10-10 · 7 sources
Guidesmokers grills
How to Smoke a Turkey: The USDA Numbers, and When to Start Thawing
USDA publishes a 225 to 300°F smoker band and a one-day-per-four-to-five-pounds thaw. What that means for a Thanksgiving bird, counted backwards.
Updated 2026-09-27 · 5 sources
Reviewkitchen
MEATER Pro 2 Plus vs Thermapen ONE
Compare the MEATER Pro 2 Plus wireless probe for all-day smoker tracking to the Thermapen ONE sub-second instant-read for spot-checking doneness.
Updated 2026-09-26 · 2 sources
Guidesmokers grills
The Celiac Pitmaster: Gluten-Free BBQ and Smoker Safety
Heat does not burn gluten off a grill. What the Gluten Intolerance Group actually recommends for shared smokers, and which BBQ staples to check first.
Updated 2026-09-18 · 5 sources
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