2 Butts Better than 1 ?

Unknown

I'll be introducing a few of my Colorado neighbors to the finer things in life, namely Eastern NC bbq, soon. I have 2 8lb butts to put on but have never cooked 2 at the same time. Does anyone know if the cook time is affected by cooking 2, rather than 1 butt? I want to avoid 15 hungry and cranky people if at all possible. Thanks!

Gfw

<p />Tarheel Tom, I just did two the other night - actually I do two most of the time because leftovers are almost as good as the original. [p]I have a medium (so two 8 pounders are a bit much), but I haven found the time increases much if any when I do two vs. only one. The ones in the picture just fit in nicely at 5.5 and 6.5 lbs![p]Life is GOOD! :~}[p]

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Elder Ward

Tarheel Tom,[p]It may run a little longer. The main variable is wheather you cook at 220 or 300 degrees or somewhere in between. When do you intend to feed these people?[p]Elder Ward[p]

Unknown

Elder Ward,[p]I'm starting the cook next Saturday night and was planning on a cook-temp of about 225-250. We'll probably want to eat around 4pm Sunday. Thanks for your help.

Unknown

Gfw,[p]Thanks for the info and picture. That looks reeaaal good!