"Mark Filice" > wrote in message

> In article >, kilikini
> says...
> >
> > We've never had a butt or shoulder take that long to cook, brisket
> > yes, shoulder or butt, no. I'd say ours take about 6 hours at 250
> > degrees. Anyone else?
> >
> 15-18 lbs. of pork shoulder cooked to 195 degrees to pull takes me a
> lot more than 6 hours. I cannot violate the laws of physics. ;-)
>
> Mark
> "I love cats. I just can't eat a whole one by myself."

Is that one shoulder 15 to 18 pounds or two butts? It makes a great big
difference.
One shoulder that large would take longer than the 6 hours, but two butts of
about 8 pounds each shouldn't take much longer that 6 to 8 hours @ 250.

I'd go for getting it ready early. Then depending on how much early, you
can wrap the meat (pulled or not) in plastic or foil, then wrap in a couple
of towels and place in a cooler (without ice!). It will stay warm for 4 to
6, maybe even 8 hours, depending on the cooler. My Cambro will keep several
butts hot for at least 8 hours.

Good luck and let us know how it turned out.

BOB