Pork butt

[es1025]

I am smoking a pork butt this weekend overnight.  I am looking for some second opinions on the smoker temperature.  I typically smoke the butts at 235/240 but I was wondering so I go lower?

I know it's been a while.  Spring has sprung in NJ, time to smoke.

 

[JustChillin]

I prefer 230-235. Remember to clean out the cobwebs ;D

 

[BedouinBob]

+1 on David. 240 is too high IMHO.

 

[SuperDave]

I fully support your 235 - 240. Pork butt is the most forgiving cut of meat there is. Competition smokers go as high as 275. With that said, you have to know how fast your butt will cook at that temp. If you want your butt done by noon or for dinner.

 

[stout]

i go lower at 225
no complaints so far

 

[Northener]

I also set at 225. 8-9 lb butts take 16-18 hrs in my experience,to get IT of 195

 

[ibbones]

Another 225* person here.  I throw them in around midnight and have them ready for the next day.  It's easy to keep them warn but hard to rush if they do not get up to temp.

 

[es1025]

Took almost 12 hours, never did hit 195.  However, its was the best pork butt I ever smoked.  Tender and juicy.  Had a real nice bark, sorry no pics.

 

[JustChillin]

Ed, I understand the no photos. It's difficult to remember to take a photo when the pork is ready to eat.

 

[Pork Belly]

I have been doing butts and briskets at 200 for the past year generally they go 18 hours.

 

[Grampy]

I'm another 225 guy with pork butts.