4 lb butt roast

[Frank S.]

I can only find a butt-cut around 4 pounds... what is the rule of thumb for smoking the cr@p out of it? I was thinking about 1.5 hours per pound at 225 degrees? Does it matter if I put it on the top grate or lower grate?

 

[Guest]

Butt normally cooks at about 2 hours per pound. The top grate is hotter than the bottom. You should cook the butt at about 225 grate temperature, so use whichever comes closest to that.
After 1.5 hours per pound try twisting the bone on the butt. If it turns easily, your pig is ready for pulling. If not, keep cooking till the bone turns.
Good luck.