Has anyone tried cutting a 8-10# pork butt into smaller pieces of meat to speed up the smoke? I would think smaller, thinner pieces would cook quicker, plus more area for bark formation.
Yup, it works. I have only cut in half thou.
Don't want to small of pieces.
You still need time in the smoker to get the good taste.What do you consider "too small" and what is the consequence of too small?
How much time did dividing the meat save you in cook time?
That's 2 hours a lb, that's still normal. I guess it depends on what type of smoker. I use direct type. UDS, WSM. They rend to cook quicker.The last 3.5 lb butt I cooked at 275 still took 7 hrs no wrap