multiple boston butts

[petecofishing1]

Throwing 3 butts in tomorrow morning.  2 on top 1 on bottom or other way around?  other suggestions?  only have probe from the 3D - wondering which to probe?  Thanks for the suggestions gentlemen. 

 

[kz0m]

Hi Jeff,

I've cooked them both ways, 2 top 1 below and 2 below 1 on top, both work great for me.  I personally prefer to put 1 top 2 below mainly because the temp probe for the thermostat does crazy things when the meat is too close to that probe, for mine anyway.  I always put the meat probe in the top butt.

My 2 cents worth ;-).  Carl

 

[petecofishing1]

thanks, Carl

 

[Grampy]

Jeff, I would probe the one on the bottom. They are going to be closer to the heat source and more than likely will be done before the one on top.

 

[petecofishing1]

Makes sense.  Thanks Jimmy

 

[RSNovi]

Do you need to use more wood for multiple butts?  I normally use 6oz for just one.

 

[DivotMaker]

Do you need to use more wood for multiple butts?  I normally use 6oz for just one.

No.  Use the same amount you'd use for one.

 

[SuperDave]

Plan appropriately for the extra time that the top butt is likely to take. 

 

[petecofishing1]

Thanks for all the input.  They turned out very good.  Failed getting pics.  Gonna enjoy some pulled pork Sammies next eel end for daughters graduation

 

[RSNovi]

Do you need to use more wood for multiple butts?  I normally use 6oz for just one.

Thanks!

No.  Use the same amount you'd use for one.

 

[petecofishing1]

Used 6.3 oz of hickory.  Like a strong smoke flavour and not willing to go much past suggested amounts until I know the smoker and figure the balance between enough and ruining the meat