Boston Butt's in new MES 40, need a little help. Please

[pote05]

Have 2 7.5lb Boston Butt's I am going to cook for New Years Eve..  How long should I cook them for?  Having them in cooler right now..

Sorry new at this with a Electric Smoker, just looking for some help..

Thanks,

BR

 

[eman]

Can't give you a time but you need to cook to temp.

 165° and foil w/ a couple oz of apple juice , Cook to 200° let rest for at least an hour and then pull.

 It will work out to somewhere around  1.75 hrs per lb but some go longer some go shorter.

 

[pote05]

Thanks, I was thinking around 90min per pound!!

 

[tjohnson]

eman is on this one!!

Your 90 min/lb estimate is pretty good, but better off using internal temps.

You're gonna hit a "Stall", so don't panic, just let it do it's thing.

Todd

 

[rdknb]

start way sooned then you need to, that way if you have a stall your fine, if you do not have a stall then double wrap in foil and towel then place in cooler till ready to pull. 

 

[pote05]

Should I put it on tonight at 200, then adjust it in the morning...