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I don't own one, but I'm sure the nice people here that do will be able to help...
I'd imaging its probably like stuffing bodies in a trunk, as long as it closes
Seriously though, both the beef and pork will shrink as the cook goes along. I think the XL should handle this cook with little issue
MSV Chill Spot
Chester County, PA
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2 packer briskets and two butts are no problem on an XL with a 2 grid set up. Here's a cook I did using the BGE 2 tier set up:
And after the meat shrunk some:
I believe it was about 28 lbs of brisket & 16 lbs of pork.XL, Large, Small, Mini Eggs, Shirley Fabrication 24x36 Patio, Humphrey's Weekender, Karubecue C-60, MAK 1-Star General, Hasty Bake Gourmet, Santa Maria Grill, Webers: 14" WSM, 22.5" OTG, 22.5" Kettle Premium, WGA Charcoal, Summit S-620 NG
Bay Area, CA -
You'd be darn close if you had an adjustable rig, but if not no way. I've done four butts that were about 35 #s total w/ AR, but it was jam packed. One other option would be to cook the pork earlier, vacuum seal it, then bring it back to temp later.I think it's a blast cooking for big groups like this, so I'd be tempted to say go for it, but I know for a lot of people it's an expensive and stressful proposition.Cheers-B_BFinally back in the Badger State!
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You don't have to do all at once either........do the two packers the day before. Pull them off at 165, wrap them up in foil and refrigerate.
Start your pork butts whenever you need to......do four of them, they're cheap!
Then, 4-6 hrs before you're serving, throw those briskets in the oven and finish them to 190F.....doesn't matter what they're in when they're wrapped--as long as it's indirect.
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Admit it, you got the XL for situations like this (just like me), so go for it! Low and slow cooks are forgiving, so everyone will no doubt be in awe of your food.
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Unfortunately don't have any pictures, but I've done two packer briskets weighing about 16 lbs each and 4 bone in pork butts weighing a total 28 lbs. I use the Ceramic Grill Works Swing Rack. I put the briskets on the lower grid and then added the 4 butts to the top rack .Overland Park, Kansas
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You can definitely fit this. R2 posted a great pic you just have to get creative. You have to have multi tier cooking grid though. What equipment do you have? Someone will be able to assist with the setup if you post your gear. Good luck.
Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013 -
Chubbs said:
You can definitely fit this. R2 posted a great pic you just have to get creative. You have to have multi tier cooking grid though. What equipment do you have? Someone will be able to assist with the setup if you post your gear. Good luck.
XL BGEJoe JRBaltimore, MD -
I just did 50 lbs of butt on my xl with adj rig with no problem. Could have done 30 more lbs with careful placement of meat.Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.
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Did 40-50 pounds of pork for a graduation party.Steve
XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio -
You've all inspired me. I'm all in!
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I cooked 45-50 pounds of butt, six of them, on my large for my son's graduation party. Before and after (if I can figure out how to attach a picture). XL with a couple grids should be a piece of cake. Even with one grid, you should be able to cram all that goodness in there.
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One thing of note. When cooking that much shoulder, be sure to account for the fat/grease drippings. If not, you'll have one hell of a fire going by the end of the cook. Don't ask me how I know this.
Steve
XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio -
If it were me I would just go all butts since they are more forgiving. You should have no problem getting six butts weighing around 8 lbs each in the XL. If you want to mix it up with briskeys and butts then go for it; but I think it would be a little less stressful if it was all butts.
Which came first the chicken or the egg? I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. -
Black_Badger said:You'd be darn close if you had an adjustable rig, but if not no way. I've done four butts that were about 35 #s total w/ AR, but it was jam packed. One other option would be to cook the pork earlier, vacuum seal it, then bring it back to temp later.I think it's a blast cooking for big groups like this, so I'd be tempted to say go for it, but I know for a lot of people it's an expensive and stressful proposition.Cheers-B_B
The Naked Whiz -
VanDawg38 said:I cooked 45-50 pounds of butt, six of them, on my large for my son's graduation party. Before and after (if I can figure out how to attach a picture). XL with a couple grids should be a piece of cake. Even with one grid, you should be able to cram all that goodness in there.
Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013 -
Chubbs said:VanDawg38 said:I cooked 45-50 pounds of butt, six of them, on my large for my son's graduation party. Before and after (if I can figure out how to attach a picture). XL with a couple grids should be a piece of cake. Even with one grid, you should be able to cram all that goodness in there.Which came first the chicken or the egg? I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg.
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Here's a photo of Celtic Wolf doing 6 butts on a large Egg for the troops. As I remember it, he had 3 larges cooking 18 butts, and 3 larges cooking 6 whole packer briskets. Lots of meat.....
The Naked Whiz -
When I said mine was full at 35#, it was because they were all on top of the AR. When you guys go multiple levels do you move things around to get even temp? If so, how often?Finally back in the Badger State!
Middleton, WI -
I just watch and monitor them and move if necessary. They all cook differently, so you never know until you get going.
But, yes, I will move them between levels and around on the grid.
Steve
XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio -
In this particular cook, no. The butts never moved.
The Naked Whiz -
Can I post yet?
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Guess I had a post waiting to be "approved". I've got the spider with 13 inch stone. Grid extender doesn't leave enough room under the dome for three butts.I have the extender with sliding grid and love it.I didn't move my butts around either,
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