Can I cook a Boston Butt on a Small BGE ??

BobbyG

Fellow Eggers, I have a Med. BGE and with the advice of all of you I make some pretty good food. I have a trip to the beach in July and I have an opportunity to borrow a small BGE from a friend(who doesn't know much about their BGE).[p]I'd like to make some great pulled pork on our trip but I was not sure if the small would make the long cook ?[p]Should I haul the small to the beach? [p]Thanks for your input,
BobbyG

Tom

BobbyG,
Yes you can. Although not as "set it and forget it" as the large. I have to replinish the lump about half way through. But it does a good job. [p]Get about a 6 -8 pound nothing more. An eight pound allmost touched the dome after I put a drip pan in. [p]Tom

Hooch

BobbyG,
Yes you can. I've done a number of butts on the small, including 8 pounders, all with good success. In most instances when doing a whole butt, I have had to remove the butt and drip pan to stir coals and add additional lump at some point during the cook however. I generally put it on and stabalize at night before hitting the hay, check and re-stock, if necessary, first thing in the a.m. - been ready @ mid-day/afternoon.[p]Good luck!

BobbyG

BobbyG,
Well you guys have answered my questions....the small is going to Florida with me...I'm sure that all of the people that are joining us will be very pleased the night it's our turn to make dinner !!![p]Thanks,
Bob