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Cook time for two 8LB butts

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Dan in StL
Dan in StL Posts: 254
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I have two butts that total just under 16 lbs.  I should be able to fit them side by side on my LBGE.   I've seen estimates suggesting 1.5 hrs/pound.  Using that math, that comes to 24 hours, and that doesn't pass the sniff test.  Since each butt is around 8lbs, using 1.5 hrs/pound, that's only 12 hours, and that seems low. 

I would certainly appreciated the collective wisdom of this forum to give me some guidance.

Thanks!!



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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    At 250° dome temp, 1.5-2 hrs per pound for one butt. So 12-16 hrs total, whether you have 1 butt or 4. If you bump it to 300-350°, it should take as little as 45 min per pound.

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    Michael 
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  • SaintJohnsEgger
    SaintJohnsEgger Posts: 1,826
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    I have two 9 pound butts on right now. They have been on for 4 hours now at 225* and the internal temps are at 135* for one and 123* for the other. 

    The Maverick probe show the temp near the first but is running at 235* so that is why one has a higher IT.

    This is for tomorrow's pool party so I am not worried about how long it takes.

    You can see the cook here: https://myflameboss.com/cooks/104842

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,341
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    Two things as mentioned above; the cook temp determines the cook rate and the two will cook in about the same time frame as one butt.  Also, the smaller one may decide to take longer than the larger one.  Check each one as you get close.  Bone pulls clean is the best finish-line indicator for me.  FWIW-
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
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    Approximate cooking times for pork butt/shoulder:

    225º:  2 hours a pound

    250º: 1.5 hours a pound

    275º:  1 hour per pound

    350º:  30-45 mins per pound


    There is a good amount of variability between individual pieces so take all times as rough. Times assume a full sized butt - 7-10 pounds. Temps are dome.

    These times reflect commonly reported cook times from other discussions on this forum.


    For your cook you have two eight pounders, not a 16 pounder.  Use timing for 8 pounds.  


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  • Dan in StL
    Dan in StL Posts: 254
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    Thanks to everyone for their responses.  As of 0730 CDT, I had one butt at 160 and another at 180.  I should be good for serving around 4-5PM, after a comfortable rest wrapped in towels in the cooler.

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