I will be smoking my first pork butt for dinner next Tuesday. I was thinking of a 7 pound butt, but estimated cooking time is an isse. The pork will be pulled and served a little after 7 pm. But my estimated cooking time for the pork is 10.5 hrs and then 1.5 hrs of resting time is killing my schedule.
So I need the voice of experience here. Can I cut the butt in half and smoke two 3.5 pound butts? That would cut down on time, but will I sacrifice moisture and quality?
Is it a bad idea to pre-cook the butt and reheat if for the meal? And would I pull it then reheat it later?
So I need the voice of experience here. Can I cut the butt in half and smoke two 3.5 pound butts? That would cut down on time, but will I sacrifice moisture and quality?
Is it a bad idea to pre-cook the butt and reheat if for the meal? And would I pull it then reheat it later?