Smoked 2 5.5 pound butts yesterday at 225 using masterbuilt 30 electric. Did not use foil at all. Took 16 hours to hit 190.
Although they turned out awesome with really good bark it seems extremely long from what I have read.
Smoked 2 butts last month an 8 and 7 pounders and it took approximately 14 hours.
I thought cooking smaller butts this time would be shorter. Will consider using foil next time but will I sacrifice smoke and bark if I do.
Rookie smoker seeking wisdom. Thanks for any advice
Although they turned out awesome with really good bark it seems extremely long from what I have read.
Smoked 2 butts last month an 8 and 7 pounders and it took approximately 14 hours.
I thought cooking smaller butts this time would be shorter. Will consider using foil next time but will I sacrifice smoke and bark if I do.
Rookie smoker seeking wisdom. Thanks for any advice