Backyard pitmaster

Smoke Time Calculator

Tell it what's going on the pit and when you want to eat. It tells you when to light the coals, what temperature to pull at, and how long to rest.

What's on the pit?

Pit temperature
Estimated cook time

13 hr 16 min18 hr 43 min

Plus 60 minutes of rest before slicing.

Pull temperature

203°F

Probe should slide in like warm butter

Your cook schedule

  • Light the coals no later than10:16 PM
  • Comfortable start time1:24 AM
  • Rest before slicing60 min
  • On the table6:00 PM

Always build in a buffer. Finished barbecue holds beautifully in a dry cooler for hours — undercooked barbecue holds nothing.

Wood pairing

Post oak or hickory

Pitmaster note

Expect a stall around 160°F. Wrap in butcher paper and push through it.