574374 Sat Nov 22 11:30:55 -0800 2008 2 31 Home Cooking 0 4194260 All the recipes I saw for the crockpot called for 3-4 pound pork butt. The pork fits, but I wonder if it's too big to cook all the way through safely. Thanks. Sat Nov 22 11:30:55 -0800 2008 12252 Aimee 1 4194610 As long as you can get the cover on it, it will be ok. If you still don't want to, you can do a nice pulled pork in teh oven - simlar to this one: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/dave-lieberman/beer-braised-bbq-pork-butt-recipe/index.html I just did one recently in the crockpot and the recipe said 6-9 lbs on low for 8-10 hrs. Sat Nov 22 14:42:38 -0800 2008 4194260 49588 lexpatti 1 4195568 It all depends on the crockpot. Why not cut the butt in half and have two meals? Or, if you need that much meat, do it in the oven - 300F for 1 hour per pound. Use a close fitting casserole or other covered pan, add water, broth or BBQ sauce (or a mixutre thereof, until the liquid is half way up the side of the meat. This is a basic Braise. Sun Nov 23 07:34:35 -0800 2008 4194260 225234 KiltedCook