Time variation for less meat

[Tony Keefer]

Hi there,

I am going to do my first smoke tomorrow. My recipe calls for a 6 to 7 pound pork butt to smoke for 8 to 10 hours. That would be way more then a need. If I did a 5 pound butt, should I shorten the smoke time?

 

[Dave/G]

Yes, a smaller butt will cook faster. Remember, you'll lose about 45-50% of the weight during the cook.