Confused about smoking times

Former Member

I have cooked Butts before and figured roughly 1 1/2 hours per pound. (about 10 hours). This weekend I will be smoking 2 butts (about 8 lbs each). Will I need to double the time (cook for about 22 hours) or will each cook the length of time one would (about 10-11 hours)????? Stupid question but it makes a big difference in my timing.

7/2/051:13 PM

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greynMember

Richbloem:
The time is about the same as cooking a single butt. If you are filling up the smoker sometimes it is a little shorter. It helps to have them about the same size. AS a rule of thumb, I usually time mine for the largest piece being cooked (butt or brisket). BUTT you know wht they say...Its done when its done.

7/2/051:26 PM

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wheelzSmmmmoooookin'!

Rich -- I think greyn is correct. Even using the 08 or 09 shouldn't pose any problem with 2 eight pounders. You might want to think about rotating them about half way thru the smoke. The bottom one may cook just a bit faster than the top.

My .02 worth...

7/2/051:34 PM

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Former Member

Thanks guys. I assumed that would be the case but you know what assume can do to ya. Have a great smokin weekend.

7/2/052:24 PM

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tomMember

If you want 8 lb to finish in 10 hrs,you better cook at 250ï¿½ and figure foiling after about 6 hrs.

I'd consider cooking at 225ï¿½ and allow myself two hrs/lb.[14-15 hrs.]

If you finish early,foil and cooler them until ready.

7/2/053:45 PM

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Former Member

Thanks Tom. I am going to do just that. Nothing worse than having 15 hungry people on their fourth drink looking over your shoulder and saying "WHEN IS IT GOING TO BE DONE"----I THOUGHT YOU SAID WE WERE EATING AT 3:00".

7/2/058:01 PM

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arkansasqerMember

Rich,

Yep, 1 1/2 - 2 hours per lb @ 225 to get to 195 or foil 'em after 6-7 hours and crank up the temp to 250 if you're shooting for 10 hrs. 1 butt or 2 won't make any difference in total cooking time.

Happy 4th!

7/3/059:00 AM

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