Time in smoker - Quick question

[jclifton]

I smoking my first Boston Butt that weighs in at 10.2 pounds.  The rule of thumb for smoke time is 1.5 to 2 hours per pound.  In everyones experience should I plan on it being closer to 1.5 or 2?

Jason

 

[old sarge]

If you plan on 2 hours, and it finishes early, then double wrap in heavy foil, then a large think towel, then pop it in a cooler to hold till ready for serving.  The butt will stay remarkable hot for quite awhile.  Same holds true for brisket.

 

[SconnieQ]

I left a probe in my last pork butt (9.5 lb) while it rested. Double-wrapped in foil, then a towel, then in a not-fancy Igloo Playmate cooler. It took 6.5 hours before it got down to 140. You've actually got a few hours after that before you need to even start worrying about any food safety issues. So I'd go with 2 hours/pound. It only gets better as it rests. And you want to avoid pulling it from the smoker early because everyone is waiting and hungry.

 

[TX Gent]

Follow Kari's advice ... totally spot on

The end of smoke to done, then double wrap and rest is critical for a finished BB.

I find; 6oz @ 225 + time to 195, no peak, wrap and about 4 hours rest to be "ballpark" on most. But But...each smoke does vary by degrees of "sameness" which is the unknown in the final and unique "finish".

 

[jclifton]

Thank for the help.  Off and running.

Jason

 

[SconnieQ]

Yums to come.

 

[jclifton]

Results are in. 

Great flavor and  incredibly juicy.

Resting for another hour or so then dinner.

Thanks to everyone's advice and information from the forums to make my second smoke a success.

Jason

 

[EFGM]

Awesome, you do deliver right?

 

[old sarge]

Looks like a winner Jason!

 

[Pork Belly]

Great color, nice pictures.

 

[TX Gent]

Outstanding Jason!!!