2 smaller Boston Butts - Should I tie them together?

[JCMeex]

I am planning on smoking two 4.9 lb. BB.  Would I be better off tying them together to make one butt or should I put them in the smoker separated? 

 

[BabsBBQ]

I have tied smaller roast together with relative success, however, there is a tendency for the roast two separate slightly as they cook. This can create a gap between the roast which can cause the heat to penetrate between them. This becomes an issue when you are checking for temperature as you might be tempted to test it in the center which might be where your to roast come together which could lead too a misread in what the actual temperature is. That being said, I've also smoked the smaller roast with good success, however smaller roast tend to take longer per pound than larger roast.

 

[old sarge]

I would do them separately and monitor their respective internal temp separately. 

 

[NDKoze]

I would do them separately and monitor their respective internal temp separately.

+1

I am with Sarge on this one.