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Pork Butt on Small??

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wmd36
wmd36 Posts: 58
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
Is the small BGE big enough for a 9-10 pounder? anyone done one on a small?
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  • Ripnem
    Ripnem Posts: 5,511
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    I've done a few. Normally 7-8 pounders. Most all of them take 13 hours on the nads, but my last one went over 20 and the small made it happen. I did have a pile of lump in it and had to give a wiggle into the lower grate twice to release the ash buildup. Give it a go, just fill it UP. ;)
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  • wkygriller
    wkygriller Posts: 408
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    I did a 9 pounder week before last with no issues on the small.
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  • wmd36
    wmd36 Posts: 58
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    I guess my biggest concern was running out of lump.
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  • PhilsGrill
    PhilsGrill Posts: 2,256
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    Fill it all the way up and cook at 250-275. No issues. Been there done that.
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  • TheDirtyBurger
    TheDirtyBurger Posts: 846
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    I use RO and I have done 2 butts on small without issue. You will be getting by on fumes at the end if you are below 250* but it works. Just don't open up there dome towards the end so you don't lose heat.
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,827
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    worst that could happen is you run out and add more :laugh: theres always the option to wrap in foil and finish in the oven, after its been in the egg so long i dont think anyone would notice a difference
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Bacchus
    Bacchus Posts: 6,019
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    I have done it many times, and have run out of lump twice...then transferred to oven as Fish suggested. The is no shame in an oven finish after 10+ hours on an Egg. I dont wrap mine though.
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  • ibanda
    ibanda Posts: 553
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    I have done an 8 pounder many times. To go past 10 hours on the smal requires careful fire building, and the use of a wiggle rod to keep the ash from clogging up the air flow. 12 hours is entirely possible on the small.
    "Bacon tastes gooood, pork chops taste gooood." - Vincent Vega, Pulp Fiction
    Small and Large BGE in Oklahoma City.
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  • WokOnMedium
    WokOnMedium Posts: 1,376
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    I had to finish one in the oven once, got wonderful compliments... no one know the difference but me.
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