Question on Cooking Times

[pigalicious]

Hey Y'all

Just a newbie with another dumb question...So, let's say I have a piece of meat that takes X-hours per pound for a total of 6 hours.  If I put three more pieces the same approximate weight in the smoker, it would still take the same 6 hours for all four pieces, yes?  I mean, it's not additive, correct...the time would only go up if the weight of each piece was greater, yes?  Just checking.

 

[chef jimmyj]

On average you can calculate your time based on the largest piece. Always add a 2 hour CYA Pad/Rest. Crazy stuff happens, so go by Temp for your finished product. Have seen Big Butts go fast and 5-6 pounder's take take 15 hours...JJ