Cook time
Pork butt cook time
Plan about 1.6 hours per lb at 250°F. An 8 lb bone-in butt takes about 13 hours, plus a stall cushion and 1 hour of rest.
| Butt | 225°F | 250°F | 275°F |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lb | 12 hr | 9 hr 36 min | 7 hr 30 min |
| 7 lb | 14 hr | 11 hr 12 min | 8 hr 45 min |
| 8 lb | 16 hr | 12 hr 48 min | 10 hr |
| 9 lb | 18 hr | 14 hr 24 min | 11 hr 15 min |
| 10 lb | 20 hr | 16 hr | 12 hr 30 min |
Quick calculator
- Pulled pork4 pork butts30.6 lb raw
The stall
Around 150 to 170°F inside, the temperature can sit still for hours while moisture evaporates. It is normal. Wrapping in foil or paper pushes through faster. The planner adds a cushion so the stall does not make you late.
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Common questions
How long to smoke an 8 lb pork butt?+
Plan about 13 hours at 250°F, 16 hours at 225°F, or 10 hours at 275°F, plus an hour to rest.
Does smoking two pork butts take longer?+
Not much. Cook time follows the size of each piece, not the total weight, as long as there is room for air to move.
What temperature is pulled pork done?+
Usually 195 to 205°F inside, when the bone wiggles loose and a probe slides in easily.
Plan the whole cook
Pick every meat, set your serve time, and get one shopping list and one smoker timeline.
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