Cook time for pork shoulder

[Elecshaman]

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!

[KyNola]

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.

[TedEbear]

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.

[Ka Honu]

The general rule of thumb is 1.5-2 hours per lb.

Generals are not always right. Start early.

[Wildcat]

The general rule of thumb is 1.5-2 hours per lb.

Generals are not always right. Start early.

lol Good one turtle man! ;D

[DelcoSol]

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.