Smoking a pork butt to tender perfection is intensely satisfying. Once you’ve tasted the results, you’ll understand why it pays to do the work yourself. Find out why it’s called “pork butt” when it’s actually part of the shoulder, what “the stall” is and how to power through it, and why the pork should cook to nearly 200 degrees before it’s ready to shred.
Since cuts like pork butt and pork shoulder need to cook for such a long time, it can be hard to pinpoint the exact time when they might be finished. If you pull the pork out of the smoker late in the day, can you wait until tomorrow to shred it? Can You Pull Pork …
Some pitmasters shudder when they see the words “pre-sliced” attached to a meat product. After all, most of us prefer to do the slicing and shredding ourselves. That’s why we got involved in barbecuing to begin with. In the case of pre-sliced pork shoulder, however, we would recommend setting those prejudices aside. Here, we’ll take …
Those of you who prefer a low-key cooking process should try making overnight smoked pork shoulder. The technique allows the smoke to slowly permeate the meat while you sleep, giving you less to do on the day you plan to serve it. Here’s how to pull it off. Overnight Smoked Pork Shoulder When smoking pork …
Have you ever tried smoking multiple pork shoulders at once? Assuming that you have a unit large enough to accommodate them, this can be a great way to boost your total meat yield. In this guide, we’ll share our most useful tips regarding this method. Smoking Multiple Pork Shoulders In order to smoke multiple pork …
Assuming that you have a freezer big enough to accommodate a pork shoulder, you might want to consider storing some of it for a later date. But can you freeze pork shoulder without destroying the texture? And is it better to freeze it before or after cooking? In our guide to freezing pork shoulder, we’ll …
Since pork shoulder is such an immense cut of meat, it’s best to use a per-pound estimate for the cooking time. This will give you a general idea of when the meat might be ready to come off the smoker. Let’s talk about how long to smoke pork shoulder per pound. How Long To Smoke …
It can be agonizing when you’ve waited all day for the pork shoulder to achieve the right temperature, only to have it stall out in the final stage. If you hit the pork shoulder stall at 190, is it all right to take the meat off the smoker? If not, what should you do? Pork …
When’s the best time to apply a seasoning rub? Does it make a difference? The answer to the first question isn’t as straightforward as the second. In this guide, we’ll attempt to answer both of them. When you’ve finished reading, you should be able to decide whether or not to apply pork shoulder rub overnight. …
How much does pulled pork cost per pound on average? Whether you’re buying the pork or hoping to sell it at a competitive price, the answer can point you in the right direction. Pulled Pork Price Per Pound At retail, pulled pork sells for around $4 to $10 per pound, depending on the brand and …
When it’s done right, slow-cooked pork shoulder is an amazing thing. It’s not a difficult skill to master, but there are certain rules you have to follow. Let’s find out how long to smoke pork shoulder at 225 degrees for meat that’s tender and moist throughout. How Long To Smoke Pork Shoulder at 225 Degrees …