cooking multiple boston butts

Unknown · March 2010

I just got an XL egg and am planning on smoking 2 six pound butts over the weekend. From my reading it seems that the rule of thumb is about 2 hours of cook time per pound. In trying to determine how long this will take, should go with total pork weight 12 lbs or weight per Boston butt 6 pounds.

My inclination is use the 6 pound number, but thought I would post the question here. The last thing I want is everyone ready for dinner and the pork still have 6 hours cooking left. :laugh:

Thanks

Ripnem · March 2010

1 1/2-2 hours per pound of the largest butt. Measure temp on the smaller one but pay attention to both near the end.

BigMojo · March 2010

as long as they aren't touching (which on an XL there's no need), it's individual weight. Time of course is a relative thing, depends on the temp being cooked at and the butt itself...I've had some that went 45min a pound and some that went 3hrs a pound.

Florida Grillin Girl · March 2010

If you have a 225-235 dome temperature, you are looking at about 12-13 hours, but check for the internal meat temp, it should be 195-200, no foil needed, unless you are transporting it or wanting to keep it hot to serve later.

The first 20 or so times I smoked a pork butt, I didn't check the internal temperature (those were my pre-forum days). I just cooked until the meat was practically falling apart, and it turned out just fine.

I hope you enjoy it.

Faith

kmellecker · March 2010

I smoked two butts last week, 7.4# and 7.9#s. The small one went 12 hrs and the one a 1/2# heavier took another two hours. Go figure. Plan for early. It's easier to keep them warm than keeping your guest waiting.

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