Beef Shoulder Clod - how big are they?

CitySmoker · 09-16-2015, 01:06 AM

I'm planning to cook my first whole shoulder this weekend and I'm trying to figure out how it will fit in my smoker. I'm actually more concerned with the height of the cut since I want to be able to use the upper shelf for something else. I can't let all that good smoke go to waste if I can fit something else in there! (Turkey legs?)

Anyway, does anyone know the dimensions on a 21lb beef shoulder? Thanks for the help!

SGH · 09-16-2015, 05:38 AM

I have never actually measured a clod. However here is a honest 33 pound monster sitting on a 36x16 pan. It should give you a general idea.

SGH · 09-16-2015, 05:39 AM

33 pound clod.

sliding_billy · 09-16-2015, 06:55 AM

I normally cut them into a couple of smaller pieces when I get them that big. The length at that weight is similar to a 16 lb packer (about 24 inches), but the height is more like a large pork butt almost the entire length of the cut.

SmokinJohn · 09-16-2015, 11:17 AM

Smart and Final sometimes has 20 pounders. I saw one last week. It's about twice the since of a 10 pound pork shoulder.

And, are you gonna bring some of that clod to the bash in October?

CitySmoker · 09-16-2015, 01:24 PM

I appreciate the replies fellas. I knew these things were big but didn't know they got up to 33 lbs! I think i'll skip using the upper tray in my smoker - it really barely clears a pork butt as is. Let you know how it works out!

CitySmoker · 09-16-2015, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokinJohn

Smart and Final sometimes has 20 pounders. I saw one last week. It's about twice the since of a 10 pound pork shoulder.

And, are you gonna bring some of that clod to the bash in October?

I'll try and pick up a couple of those 20 pounders. And what bash are you talking about? (I've been off the Forum for a while due to a new baby)

daninnewjersey · 09-16-2015, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGH

I have never actually measured a clod. However here is a honest 33 pound monster sitting on a 36x16 pan. It should give you a general idea.

You can't show that and NOT the cooked pics.....that's just cruel....

09-16-2015, 01:06 AM	#1
CitySmoker Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 04-03-11 Location: LA, CA	Beef Shoulder Clod - how big are they? I'm planning to cook my first whole shoulder this weekend and I'm trying to figure out how it will fit in my smoker. I'm actually more concerned with the height of the cut since I want to be able to use the upper shelf for something else. I can't let all that good smoke go to waste if I can fit something else in there! (Turkey legs?) Anyway, does anyone know the dimensions on a 21lb beef shoulder? Thanks for the help!

09-16-2015, 05:38 AM	#2
SGH is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-20-14 Location: Saucier MS	I have never actually measured a clod. However here is a honest 33 pound monster sitting on a 36x16 pan. It should give you a general idea. __________________ Shirley Fabrication 30x84, Pitmaker Vault, Large & Mini BGE. Last edited by SGH; 10-10-2015 at 11:03 PM..

09-16-2015, 05:39 AM	#3
SGH is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-20-14 Location: Saucier MS	33 pound clod. __________________ Shirley Fabrication 30x84, Pitmaker Vault, Large & Mini BGE. Last edited by SGH; 10-10-2015 at 11:03 PM..

09-16-2015, 06:55 AM	#4
sliding_billy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-27-13 Location: Princeton, TX Name/Nickname : )	I normally cut them into a couple of smaller pieces when I get them that big. The length at that weight is similar to a 16 lb packer (about 24 inches), but the height is more like a large pork butt almost the entire length of the cut. __________________ Custom Offset/GMG Davy Crockett/Vision Kamado/Blackstone 36"/Weber 22" "redhead"/WSM 14.5" X2/Jumbo Joe/Pit Boss Copperhead/KCBS

09-16-2015, 11:17 AM	#5
SmokinJohn Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-15-12 Location: Anaheim, CA	Smart and Final sometimes has 20 pounders. I saw one last week. It's about twice the since of a 10 pound pork shoulder. And, are you gonna bring some of that clod to the bash in October? __________________ Double Barrel Drum Smoker, UDS, ECB, Char-Broil gas grill & charcoal grills, Smokey Joe - Certified Moink Baller

09-16-2015, 01:24 PM	#6
CitySmoker Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 04-03-11 Location: LA, CA	I appreciate the replies fellas. I knew these things were big but didn't know they got up to 33 lbs! I think i'll skip using the upper tray in my smoker - it really barely clears a pork butt as is. Let you know how it works out!