"OK" > wrote in message
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> I have this great recipe for a 4-5# standing rib roast that after much
trial
> and error I have down to a science. Here's my question: Because of the
> number of guests, I'm going to have to make two five lb roasts instead of
my
> normal one. Would this increase the amount of cooking time needed? If
so,
> what's your guess about how much more time is needed.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
>

Oven at 300, one roast will take as long as 2. Plus or minus. I say 'plus
or minus' but it's not anything to sneeze at.

If the cooker temp is constant, both pieces (or more) will take the same
amount of time. I do this often with pork shoulders/butts/whatever.

Jack Constant