small boneless Boston butt

[Lance]

I was able to purchase a small boneless Boston butt that is about 2.5 lbs for pulled pork. I think that the cook time should be about 6-8 hours. Does this sound reasonable? I am looking forward to all of the bark since it is such a small Boston butt.
Lance

 

[James H]

Lance

Depends on temp you are cooking at. If 225-250, I don't think you will need more than 6 hours. You can always wrap in foil and towels and let sit for another hour or so if you want a cushion.

Thank you for your hard work over there.

James

 

[Jerry N.]

Yeah, I don't think at 225 to 250 it will take more than 2 hours/pound (5 hours) - especially if it is thin like a roast.

 

[Doug D]

6-8 hours sounds way too long. I would suggest cooking 250-275, foiling it tightly when it hits 165 (or appears to plateau somewhere above 160), and taking it to around 195. You should be able to unfoil and pull then, or rest for an hour and pull. And, yeah that won't give you the bark you crave, unless you unfoil and continue to cook, to let it firm back up. (They let you have pork over there?)