I'm a first time pellet smoker. -hoping to learn

[TimboBBQ!]

get a vacuum sealer. I cook for two as well. Having brisket and pulled pork at the ready is a dream. We have brisket tacos often, use pulled pork in green chili, stuffing poblano peppers, tacos you name it. I cook 2 boneless butts at a time. usually yield about 8-10 LB whn its all said and done.

When I do baby backs I do three racks at once, cut them in half, seal and freeze. Easy to warm in foil in the oven for great ribs on a cold night.

Same here.

 

[Chasdev]

Costco sells two boneless butts in one pack. @ take the same amount of time and pellets as one. I just do them both. I stopped buying meat at the butcher. WAY too spendy.

Those Costo butts are very good!

 

[bill1]

The problem i have with pork butt or brisket is that I'm cooking for 2 people. Neither of us eats much at a time so even 1 rack of ribs is at least 2 meals for both of us.
I'm still having fun trying new things and getting some leftovers in my freezer.

I recommend chicken thighs. You can make just a few at a time. They cook fairly fast and are awfully cheap so if you ruin a batch you're not out much. Plus BBQ sauce can save the day if they get too dry or the Missus thinks you made them too smokey.