Another Butt Question

[spiveyaw]

I guess I'm still considered a newbie. Only had my Bandera for about 6 months. Made some OK Brisket, some great ribs, and an awesome Prime Rib so far.

I'm about to tackle my first Butt. Actually 4 of them. 8-9 lbs a piece no less. I've done one in my weber before. But never this many at once.

So my question is how long to smoke 'em? I know it supposed to be ~1-1/2 hrs per lb. So I'm going to assume that I should take the weight of the largest one and use that. So that would be ~13-14 hrs. Does this sound right? Or should I plan on 2-3 hours longer due to the amount of meat?

Thanks for the advice.
-Tony-

[BBQchef33]

Butts vary ALOT, I estimate hour:15 pr lb, but Ive seen 8-9 lbers take 20 hours. The batch I made last week 2 btts, 2 briskets were only at 175 after 16 hours. I was shot at that point and transfered them inside into the oven wrapped in foil. Bottom line, estimate at 1:15 Lb and they're done when they're done. I dont know how much credence I give to more meat taking longer. I always wondered about that, if you maintain 250, the volume of meat once heated shouldnt make a difference. IMO

[Solidkick]

Yea, what he said!

And keep them sprayed down with apple juice so they don't dry out. You may have hot spots in the smoke chamber that may require you to rotate the product around so be sure to check the temp in all four butts.

I don't think I've ever had two butts cook the same yet. Good luck and let us know how they turn out!