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Boston Butt on Mini

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Chubbs
Chubbs Posts: 6,929
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Does anyone have this cook under their belt? I think R2 does, but can't remember. I am going to the beach for a few weeks and am planning to take my mini egg. I would like to cook some pulled pork while there but uncertain how big of a shoulder I can fit. Will the lump hold up of have to be refilled? Obviously will cook her turbo method in honor if @Mickey himself.... Thanks for pictures in advance...
Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Way to go. Bet 4 or so lbs.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • Chubbs
    Chubbs Posts: 6,929
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    @Mickey, yeah, I was thinking 5lbs, but probably less. I have never seen one that small though. We will see. Have you done one? 
    Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    No. But seen on both forums. Get a big one and cut in half. Get butcher to do it.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Just put in "butt on mini" on old forum and lots of hits
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • Chubbs
    Chubbs Posts: 6,929
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    Mickey said:
    Just put in "butt on mini" on old forum and lots of hits


    Never been on old forum... you guys are all the friends I need. Joking... I will check it out. Thanks.

     

    Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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  • Chubbs
    Chubbs Posts: 6,929
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    R2Egg2Q , what you got for me? I think I recall you posting a thread about this.
    Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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  • Scottborasjr
    Scottborasjr Posts: 3,494
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    http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1143233/pork-butt-on-the-mini#latest

    This what you were looking for @Chubbs?
    I raise my kids, cook and golf.  When work gets in the way I'm pissed, I'm pissed off 48 weeks a year.
    Inbetween Iowa and Colorado, not close to anything remotely entertaining outside of football season. 
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  • SkinnyV
    SkinnyV Posts: 3,404
    edited May 2013
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    I've done 5+. As long as you don't mind if the dome touches it a bit. 5.5 I think it was. No refill needed if you go up to fire ring with decent chunks.
    Seattle, WA
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
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    I did a 6.5 pounder that I posted here recently with the plate setter. Biggest I ever went with the woo is 4.5 pounds. Lump went 7 hours with a little to spare on the 6.5 pounder.
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  • R2Egg2Q
    R2Egg2Q Posts: 2,136
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    Chubbs said:
    R2Egg2Q , what you got for me? I think I recall you posting a thread about this.

    Sorry for the slow reply. I didn't receive a notification for some reason. A perfectly shaped 5 lb butt was the most I've fit on a Mini with a Woo (in the post scottborasjr linked). SkinnyV & Lit came to mind as also doing Mini butt cooks but I see they've chimed in.
    XL, Large, Small, Mini Eggs, Shirley Fabrication 24x36 Patio, Humphrey's Weekender, Karubecue C-60, MAK 1-Star General, Hasty Bake Gourmet, Santa Maria Grill, Webers: 14" WSM, 22.5" OTG, 22.5" Kettle Premium, WGA Charcoal, Summit S-620 NG

    Bay Area, CA
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  • Austin Egghead
    Austin Egghead Posts: 3,966
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    I have done 3# butt on mini.  Turbo no problem.  Woo and pizza stone set up.
    Large, small and mini now Egging in Rowlett Tx
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  • Chubbs
    Chubbs Posts: 6,929
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    Thanks all for chiming in. Can't wait to do this. I love packing the mini!
    Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    Do folks put a drip tray underneath? any problems with the drippings burning?

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • R2Egg2Q
    R2Egg2Q Posts: 2,136
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    There wasn't room under my 5 lb butt for a real drip pan so I just formed a tiny "pan" out of foil. There was some drippings burnt but I don't remember detecting any off taste.
    XL, Large, Small, Mini Eggs, Shirley Fabrication 24x36 Patio, Humphrey's Weekender, Karubecue C-60, MAK 1-Star General, Hasty Bake Gourmet, Santa Maria Grill, Webers: 14" WSM, 22.5" OTG, 22.5" Kettle Premium, WGA Charcoal, Summit S-620 NG

    Bay Area, CA
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