2 9lb butts

[Joe Hart]

I am 7 hours in to smoking 2 9lb butts.
Internal temp is currently 140, need these by 2 this afternoon. Am I going to make it?
Should I increase cooking temp?

 

[smokin peachey]

What temp are you currently running and do you plan on wrapping them

 

[kelbro]

What is the temp?

250 - 275 will move them right along without drying them out.

Are you sure that your thermometer is accurate?

 

[Joe Hart]

225, just bumbed to 250.
Should I wrap? Can I put them in an aluminum pan a cover?

 

[Joe Hart]

Just put second thermometer in, seems to be about the same. Hoping bumb8ng does hurt me.

 

[smokin peachey]

I always put butts in pans and cover. I also add some vinegar and apple juice when I cover them. You could bump to 300 when you cover.

 

[smokin peachey]

I always plan for at least 16 hour when doing butts.

 

[Joe Hart]

Think I'm gonna be close.

 

[uncle eddie]

I would bump to 275F
If it gets done early, shred it and let it sit. I think it is like chili and tastes better with a little "age" on it.

I just looked at my smoking records and a 7 pound butt at 275F took me 10.5 hours...

 

[chilerelleno]

Dang'it boy, you're cutting it close.
If I was you I'd both crank it to 300° and crutch them... Then cross your fingers.

 

[Joe Hart]

I would bump to 275F
If it gets done early, shred it and let it sit. I think it is like chili and tastes better with a little "age" on it.

I just looked at my smoking records and a 7 pound butt at 275F took me 10.5 hours...

Thanks, butt is now 150, should get there.
I did bump to 275.

 

[smokin peachey]

Dang'it boy, you're cutting it close.
If I was you I'd both crank it to 300° and crutch them... Then cross your fingers.

I agree. And it shouldn’t change the outcome much. Gotta get them over 200 so it falls apart

 

[Joe Hart]

Moved them to conventional oven at 300.
At 170 15 mins. Ago.

 

[Joe Hart]

Delivered 30 mins late.
But what was delivered, was awesome.
Thanks for the help.

 

[smokin peachey]

Don’t forget so post some Q view pics when it is finished

 

[uncle eddie]

Delivered 30 mins late.
But what was delivered, was awesome.
Thanks for the help.

Glad to hear it! Bet your kitchen smelled amazing!

Pics are always a plus. Put some up if you have any.