All,
Need to have the shoulder ready by 1 pm this Sunday. Looking to smoke/cook 15-18 lbs of shoulder. Any ideas on total cook time. Thanks!
I would start it by noon today. If it gets finished early you can always keep it hot by wrapping it in foil and then a towel and place in a dry cooler. It will hold it for 4-5 hours with no problem.
Remember that somewhere around the 150-160 internal temperature mark that the butt is going to "stall", meaning the temp will stop rising and maybe even fall a degree or two. That's normal. Resist the urge to bump up the temp. The "stall" is when all of the connective tissues begin to break down.
Quote from: Elecshaman on June 08, 2013, 06:32:05 AM
All,
Need to have the shoulder ready by 1 pm this Sunday. Looking to smoke/cook 15-18 lbs of shoulder. Any ideas on total cook time. Thanks!
The general rule of thumb is 1.5-2 hours per lb. I take mine to an internal temp of 195*F.
Quote from: TedEbear on June 08, 2013, 07:55:49 AMThe general rule of thumb is 1.5-2 hours per lb.
Generals are not always right. Start early.
Quote from: Ka Honu on June 08, 2013, 08:07:37 AM
Quote from: TedEbear on June 08, 2013, 07:55:49 AMThe general rule of thumb is 1.5-2 hours per lb.
Generals are not always right. Start early.
lol Good one turtle man! ;D
Just did a six pound butt and right now its almost at 12 hours with IT of 192. 2 hours per pound worked this time but I have had to go longer in the past.