Pork Shoulder time on

ribach03

I am doing two 8 pound pork butts shoulders tomorrow.  My plan is to have the dome at 275.  How much time should I plan to smoke for.  I realize that it is not about the time but the internal temp of the meat.  I plan to take it off at 195 degrees.  I just need to plan my smoke.  

Carolina Q

Welcome! At 275° dome temp, I would say in the neighborhood of 10-12 hours. Butts gave minds of their own though. You might consider starting early so that when/if they finish early, you can wrap them in foil, then a bath towel and throw the unpulled butt into a cooler until it's time to eat. Should hold temp for 4-5 hours anyway.

195° is a ballpark. Cook until the temp probe goes in with no resistance. Or until the bone can be pulled out. Might be 195°, but it could also be 200-205°.

Hi54putty

I would allow 1.5 hrs per pound of the largest butt. Be prepared for them not to take that long and to finish at different times.

ribach03

perfect....thanks for the advice.   I am going to plan on 12 hours.  I will have time if it takes longer or shorter before the guests come.  

ribach03

14.5 hours. Last three hours I increase the temp to meet my timeline.

Carolina Q

Looks good, but wow, 14.5? Did you start at 275°?

ribach03

275 dome, 225 grate it hit a very long stall at 158.

Carolina Q

How long ago did you calibrate your thermo? Seems like an awfully long cook at 275. Though I did says butts have minds of their own.

ribach03

I do not use the dome to guide me. I use my redirect-Check at the grate. I do need to calibrate it. 225 on the grate until towards the end. I took it up to the 280's to meet my deadline from the wife.

tulocay

I just cooked 4 bone in BB yesterday. 250-260 dome. First one came off at 15 hours, last one at 18 hours. Used Dr. BBQ injection and his #67 rub. Best pulled pork I've ever made.