How Long Will an 8lb butt take


 
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Kenny S

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Gping to give my ne 18.5 inch bullet a ride this weekend. On the kettle an 8 lb butt takes 9 hours. How long will it take in the bullet? Throwing three racks of ribs on as well.
 
Each one is different but I would start with 1 - 1 1/2 hours per pound. If it gets done early you can foil it and put it in a cooler while the ribs are cooking.
 
Assuming your cooking at the same temp on the WSM as you were on the kettle the timing should be pretty close as it was on the kettle.
 
For a 8 lb butt to be done in 9 hrs on my 18.5" WSM I run between 300 - 325 measured @ the top vent.. I do a Minion start with all vents wide open. Close down the lower vents around 275-280 and let it climb till it settles down. Usually around the 6 or 7 hr mark the color looks good then I'll foil till probe tender. That only takes a few hrs at those temps.
Good luck on the ride and enjoy!:wsm:
Edit: I should add I use an empty foiled water pan.
Tim
 
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