Massive Butt

Grillaxin · September 2010

I have a 15lbs butt that I'm looking to smoke for tomorrow night. Thought I'd begin tonight. Not looking to do anything fancy. Any thoughts on temp/time?

Thanks!

Bacchus · September 2010

Sure it's not 2 butts in one package?

Grillaxin · September 2010

One piece of meat. Package says Pork Shoulder Boston Butt.

We're talking huge.

Bacchus · September 2010

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Bacchus · September 2010

ok, well smoke it up! 250dome until 195internal.

Grillaxin · September 2010

How long do you think that will take?

FlaPoolman · September 2010

I suspect bacchus is right,,, have you opened the package yet? 15 pounds is one big a$$ butt.

Fidel · September 2010

I'll agree with Pat and Ron here. It is a rare day you'll find a commercial butt that size.

Where did you buy it? If Costco or Sam's and it is in the shrink wrap (aka Cryovac) then it is almost certainly a pair of 7-8 pounders.

The Naked Whiz · September 2010

We want pictures, lol!

Grillaxin · September 2010

I bought it at Sam's, but I saw the guy package it and it was one piece.

The Naked Whiz · September 2010

Could it be a whole shoulder?

FlaPoolman · September 2010

figure 1 1/2 to 2 hrs per pound but I would open the package before you light the egg

Carolina Q · September 2010

Should we call Guinness?

Grillaxin · September 2010

Hilarious. It must be the whole shoulder. Does that change the approach?

Bacchus · September 2010

It's also a litle rare that you and I agree.

Billy Grill Eggster · September 2010

Is it out of the plastic wrap?
I would figure max of 23 hours, pack the lump in, but only after you start putting the rub on, verify it is ONE piece on meat.

Bacchus · September 2010

7.5/1 odds that it is 2 pieces, according to Vegas bookmakers.

Billy Grill Eggster · September 2010

Is Jimmy the Greek still around?

Jeffersonian · September 2010

Especially if Ines Sainz is involved! :woohoo:

Fidel · September 2010

The approach is the same. Cook it indirect at 250&deg until 195 or so internal. Probably 1.5-2 hours per pound.

Grillaxin · September 2010

Will update once it's open.

The Naked Whiz · September 2010

3 to 1 it's the whole shoulder.

Jeffersonian · September 2010

I've never seen a whole shoulder at Sam's, but it might be just the stores I've shopped at. This sounds like a two-pack of butts.

2Fategghead · September 2010

Still want pic's. I think he's fibbing. No just kidding. Yopu seen it and it's all one piece? Did it have skin on it?

2Fategghead · September 2010

Are you sure it's not a butt/loin? :huh:

Like this nice person had

http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&Itemid=112&func=view&id=959757&catid=1&limit=24&limitstart=0

FlaPoolman · September 2010

I agree, also I've never seen a butt over 10# at our local Sams

Fidel · September 2010

It's not my fault you're wrong most of the time

61chev · September 2010

That had to be one big hog for sure

Bacchus · September 2010

"My opinions often change, but the fact I am right, remains the same". Woody Sheperd

SmokeyPitt · September 2010

I'm not a swine expert...but if it were the whole shoulder...the butt and the picnic, then 15 lbs seems about right.

If you are shooting for 250ish, I would wager on about 18-20 hours to get it to 195. Keep in mind that is a total swag...could be longer.

If you are planning to eat it tomorrow night I hope you have it on the smoker by now. Good luck! We want to see some pics

ResQue · September 2010

Let's see some pics!

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