Half shoulder for 3 people


 

JT Thompson

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Hi,
I'm smoking a pork butt for a group of 3 guys this weekend. I've never cooked for a small group. Our local grocery sells half shoulders, bone in. Approx 3 pounds. Would there be any issues smoking a butt this small? The only other option are 9 pounders, which is way overkill for 3 people.
thanks in advance,
John
 
Should work out great. One 3 lb'r will provide an end product a bit less than 1/2 lb cooked meat/person because of the bone. :D

If you can, get a "larger" 3 lb'r as a 6 lb'r will be more than you need.
 
If you have the time smoke the whole shoulder and save the leftovers for later. Pulled pork never goes to waste around my house. I generally smoke at least two at a time to make it worth firing up the smoker.
 
Welcome to the forum JT!
What Size WSM? or are you using something else?
Reason I ask is a 3# butt makes sense on a 14" On a 18.5" or a 22.5" WSM I would follow Mike's advice above.

Tim
 
Welcome to the forum JT!
What Size WSM? or are you using something else?
Reason I ask is a 3# butt makes sense on a 14" On a 18.5" or a 22.5" WSM I would follow Mike's advice above.

Tim

it's an 18.5 WSM. Sounds like a plan. Thank you all for your responses.
John
 

 

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