Long time reader, first time poster. Hello ALL.

[JW Jones]

I just bought my first dedicated smoker, Traeger BBQ070 classic. I have already tried multiple types of meats and have been very pleased with the results. Now I want to perfect my craft and learn the secrets of the meat! HA.

This weekend I am going to try to smoke an 8-lbs boston butt, and a 6 lbs tenderloin somewhat simultaneously. I think i need about 12-14 hours for the for the butt (195 degrees IT) and maybe 3-4 hours for the loin (145 degrees IT)??? Someone please confirm if I am close on these numbers. I have a bunch of friends coming over and want to make sure I have my times right so everyone can eat as planned. The butt is going to get some EVOO with a garlic and salt rub over it. The Loin is going to get EVOO with a sweet applewood rub. I am going to try hickory pellets with a mix of some cherry as well just to see what happens????

I am excited to sit back and see what all of you pit masters have to say. Thanks in advance all for taking the time to confirm my plan or give me more tips as to what I should do.

 

[SmokinAl]

First off, welcome to the forum!
I think you have a pork loin, not a tenderloin, but it doesn't matter your numbers are good. I like to pull the loins out at 140 & after a brief rest, the carryover cooking will bring it up to 145. As for the butt, if your going to slice it, 195 is good, but for pulled pork you want to go higher. About 205 or when a probe slides in with little to no resistance. And the bone should slide out clean.
Good luck & keep us posted!
Al

 

[noboundaries]

JW Jones, welcome to SMF! Glad you're here and smokin' for a crowd.

Al's got you covered on your smoke and the temps. You don't say what temp you're using in your chamber, but 250F would work good for what you're planning.

Enjoy the forum!

Ray

 

[dugan]

Welcome JW, remember there’s no dumb questions and these guys here know their stuff. Just ask and ye shall receive.

 

[mike5051]

Welcome to SMF! I agree with Al...you pretty much can't go wrong agreeing with Al! :p

Mike

 

[motocrash]

Hello JW ,You should be pleased with the hickory/cherry combo.The other guys have hooked you up good otherwise.
Happy smoke this weekend!

Bill

 

[gary s]

Good morning and welcome to the forum from a cold day here in East Texas, and the best site on the web. Lots of great people with tons of information on just about everything.

Gary

 

[Bearcarver]

Welcome JW !!

Al's got you covered real good !!
Meanwhile here's a Pulled Boston Butt Step by Step with all the details:
Pulled Boston Pork Butt

Bear

 

[sauced]

Welcome to the forum....I also agree with Al.