Help smoking chicken temp took 25-30min to get up to temp

[mike821]

Hey all!  I am smoking two 4lb chickens now.  The smoker is a electric Brinkman.  It took about 25-30 minutes to get up to temp. (225 deg.)  Am I safe or did I create a breeding ground for bacteria?  I did get the smoker up to 200 deg. before adding my birds.  Any input would be much appreciated.

Thanks...Mike

 

[pops6927]

Shouldn't be a problem, a couple hens only take a couple hours to cook, no where near the 4 hour 40°-140° maximum limitation.  Probe after an hour or so to check internal, and you may want to bring your temp to 275° also.

 

[bama bbq]

I agree with Pops.  The guidelines are pretty forgiving.  Your OK.

 

[mike821]

Thanks Pops....I will make sure I am at 275...in fact it should be now.  The beer is cold and the smoker is smoking.  Today is a good day.

Cheers and thanks...Mike

 

[SmokinAl]

Good luck Mike & welcome to SMF!

Would you update your profile info to include your location, then head over to roll call & introduce yourself so we can all welcome you to SMF. Thanks!