Got 2 butts on there right now...

[Paul S74]

I decided to cook 2 butts today.

Threw them on at about 8:30 am..been checking temps for a while now..holding steady at 256. I turned and basted them at 11 am, when should I do it again? I was figuring around 2:30ish for a final turn and baste. Any other tips you guys can give me?

 

[Dave Lewis]

Most folks follow the "half time rule" for turning and basting. Figure your estimated time to cook, then turn and baste at 1/2 that time, again at 1/2 the remaining time, and so on until done. For example, for an 8 pound butt at 2 hours/lb it should take approx 16 hours to cook, so turn and baste at 8 hours, 12 hours, and 14 hours, and 15 hours (8-4-2-1). Start checking your internal meat temps at the 12 hour mark b/c some butts reach 195-205 temp in 1.5 hours/lb. Mine usually take 2.5 hours/lb at 240-260 dome temp.

 

[Paul S74]

I was just thinking that I forgot to weigh the meat again after I cut all the fat off. The total weight of both was about 16 lbs before trim. I figured the excess fat I cut of was about 4 to 5 pounds. They were pretty fatty.

So i am thinking about 10-12 hours before they are done.

Man this is fun!!