"OC" <oystercracker@nowheredotcom> wrote in message
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> Hey - I need some advice from the pros. I'm cooking on a Chargriller Pro
> with an offset fire box. When I cook a butt, I usually shoot for about
> 7.5#, and with the right fire, it usually takes around 8 1/2 - 9 1/2
> hours, +/-. I've been asked to smoke a couple butts for a neighborhood
> party next weekend, and I think two of 'em in this same size range should
> be about right. I've never cooked two at the same time, and won't have a
> chance to do a dry run. I'd appreciate any thoughts on a couple
> questions -
>
> 1) How much extra cooking time should I allow, considering I'm cooking two
> butts rather than one?
>..........................

Just wanted to say thanks for all the great feedback. After a couple delays,
the party finally happened Friday nite and the bbq was a big hit. Good thing
it was Friday nite, 'cause about 3" of rain named Barry moved in on
Saturday. As suggested, I didn't really see an increase in cooking time for
two butts, considering all the other variables involved. If anything, it
probably went a little faster because one butt was closer to the fire box
than when I usually cook. I rotated the butt locations a few times, which
seemed to work out fine. Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for all the help.
~OC~