1st butt questions

[aspenextreme03]

Perfect and thanks.  At least I know now how long we are looking.  For next time I will just buy a 10 lb butt so I am all good with the timing.  A good excuse to buy a bigger one.

 

[NDKoze]

Yeah, I always get the biggest ones I can find. I love pulled pork leftovers. I would try to get the leftovers vacuum-packed as soon as you can while they are warm. It is so awesome to come home from a long day at work and be able to reheat a pack of pulled pork when you don't have time to smoke a fresh one. Often times, the reheated meat tastes even better.

Plus, the bigger butts cook more evenly and I think turn out better than the smaller ones. I know there have been guys here who have tried smoking even smaller ones in the 5-6 pound range and didn't have the best results.

I have had good luck with 7.5 pounders though.

 

[swthorpe]

I agree with Gregg, I think you will be fine for a few hours at 140.  The good news is you now know you will be enjoying pulled pork at 7:30 tonight!  I would rather be where you are now than standing over the smoker at 6pm wondering why the BB has not reached 190IT.  Enjoy!

 

[aspenextreme03]

So true

 

[DivotMaker]

Well?  How was it when you got home, Eric?  All good??

 

[aspenextreme03]

Came out amazing. So moist and everyone loved it. Thank you all for the help and advice. Love that the smoker is set it a s forget it and only 6 ounces of wood for the entire smoke. Will post some pictures a little later

 

[SuperDave]

Amazing first meal turns into super amazing left overs.

 

[Barrel99]

Hey Eric I am glad your first meal was a success. Now you know you made a great investment. Enjoy it even more now!

 

[NDKoze]

Congrats Eric!

I'm so glad to here that it turned out well.

 

[DivotMaker]

Congrats, Eric!  Can't wait to see those pics!