u/Actual_Vacation_5266

I recently picked up a new to me traeger on the side of the road. It works great after I freed up the blower motor. I am planning on making pulled pork on Memorial Day for a cookout with friends. How do you guys plan out something like this? My the recipes I've looked at all day about 1-2hrs per lb of pork butt. I'm looking to to a 8-10lb butt and have dinner at 5 pm. Should I start the smoker at 3-4 am? Is that excessive? I know it won't be exactly 5pm when it is finished but I would like to be within an hour or so of that goal since I will be feeding a crowd. Any advice is appreciated!