Judges Plate Recipe
An award-winning plate featuring spare ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and smoked chicken.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Meats
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Preparing the Meats
Start by seasoning all meats with your favorite BBQ rub. Let them marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- 2
- 3
Cooking the Brisket
After the ribs, increase the smoker temperature to 250°F (121°C). Smoke the brisket for approximately 6-8 hours until it reaches an internal temperature of 195°F (90°C).
- 4
Cooking the Pulled Pork
While the brisket is cooking, prepare the pulled pork. Smoke it at 225°F (107°C) for about 8-10 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 195°F (90°C).
- 5
Cooking the Smoked Chicken
Lastly, smoke the whole chickens at 275°F (135°C) for about 2-3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 6
Resting the Meats
Once all meats are cooked, let them rest for at least 15-30 minutes before slicing or pulling.
- 7



