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How large of a shoulder can I fit on my Small

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bvc
bvc Posts: 37
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I did a little searching and didn't really find anything, so I wanted to ask how large of a shoulder have you done one your small egg?  I am thinking I should be able to fit a couple of ~5lb'ers on there, but wanted to ask before I headed to the butcher today.  Thanks!
Kenmore, WA
Large and Small BGE
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
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    I have heard of peeps squeezing two 7 lbers on a small before.  

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • Hi54putty
    Hi54putty Posts: 1,873
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    you should be good to go 
    XL,L,S 
    Winston-Salem, NC 
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  • Biggreenpharmacist
    Biggreenpharmacist Posts: 4,341
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    I've done a single 8lb on my small. Have pull the dome thermometer, though.

    Little Rock, AR

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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
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    I did 2 7-8 pounders bone in on their sides. Key is bone in if you get the boneless ones from Costco its hard to even fit 1. A couple 5 pounders should be easy. Its not a big deal if they are touching early on they will shrink pretty quick.
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  • bvc
    bvc Posts: 37
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    Lit said:
    I did 2 7-8 pounders bone in on their sides. Key is bone in if you get the boneless ones from Costco its hard to even fit 1. A couple 5 pounders should be easy. Its not a big deal if they are touching early on they will shrink pretty quick.
    Thanks all for the input.  Ended up getting 2x ~7lb'ers w/ bone.
    Kenmore, WA
    Large and Small BGE
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  • Cookinbob
    Cookinbob Posts: 1,691
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    I am curious to hear if the lump needs refilled! Planning to add a small
    XLBGE, Small BGE, Homebrew and Guitars
    Rochester, NY
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
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    Cookinbob said:
    I am curious to hear if the lump needs refilled! Planning to add a small
    So many kinds of lump on the market and the burn times of each brand can vary by hours.
    With quality lump the Small will handle 12-14 hours or more if you start out fully loaded.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
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    If you use a good low and slow lump like wicked good or fogo I would bet you could get over 14 hours. I got 8 hours from the mini.
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