Sous Vide Best Sous Vide BBQ Recipes: Temperature & Time Guide
The best-kept barbecue secret: sous vide does the low-and-slow work with precision, and a grill or smoker adds the smoke in minutes.
Our top pick
Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
Free shipping on eligible Amazon items · 30-day easy returns · you earn on anything bought within 24h
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Quick comparison
| Pick | Why we like it | |
|---|---|---|
| Anova Precision Cooker 3.0 | A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking. | View → |
| Instant-read meat thermometer | Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork. | View → |
Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
Free shipping on eligible items
Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
Free shipping on eligible items
Buying advice
1) Ribs at 165°F for 12 hours (bite-tender) or 155°F for 24 (fall-off-bone). 2) Brisket at 155°F for 24-36 hours. 3) Pulled pork at 165°F for 18 hours. After the bath: dry, rub, and smoke or grill 30-60 minutes at 200-225°F for real smoke. Glaze the last few minutes.
FAQ
Can sous vide replace a smoker?
It replaces the cooking; you still want a little smoke. A short smoke after the bath gives both.
What are the best temperatures?
Ribs 165°F/12h or 155°F/24h; brisket 155°F/24-36h; pulled pork 165°F/18h.
How do I get a bark?
Dry the meat after the bath, rub it, and give it a hot finish — 400°F+ grill or a glaze under the broiler.
Ready to cook perfectly?
Our top pick for this guide — check today’s price and clip any on-page coupon on Amazon:
Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Want exact temps and times? Use our free sous vide calculators.