pork butt newbee questions

did my first two butts this week by the book.
used cs rub both rib and chicken. put in refrig
over night,took out and let stnd at room temp 2hrs.put in 08 at 2pm incerted temp probe in bottom butt set temp at 225deg. at 12noon temp was 182 in bottom butt. put probe in top butt temp was 175 switched butts around top to bottom bottom to top. at 2pm both butts were at 194.
they were both fantastic. hope this helps.
j. foley

I'd skip the foil.

Cook it at 225� and check it at about 192�.

Is the bone loose,is it starting to collapse in on itself?

Check temp a couple places with an instaread therm.

If not ready cook another 5 � and check again.

Keep good notes.

I just finished my first porkbutt/shoulder in my 08 it was 5lbs at 225 degs cook time to 190 deg
14 hours + - . IT is Great best I have ever done
moist and tender !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I put a 8.5lb butt in my 008 at 8:30 PM last night. Checked it at 8:30 AM, and my Polder said 184 and my Pyrex said 205. Decided to open it up and reinserted the probes. Glad I did, now both are 184. I expect the butt to be done after 15-16 hours.

Congrats boznad!