Sounds like a wonderful "project"
One quick and relevant question... what smoker/grill are you using?
Not an expert... nor ever did one... however... just on your timetable and a cookbook:
"Paul Kirk's Championship Barbeque" book suggests (for a pig up to 85 lbs.) 16 to 18 hours smoke time. 85-135 lbs hog should be 18 - 24 hours smoke time.
Might look closer to 12 hours.
Your mileage/pit temp may vary.
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