- May 24, 2017
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Fairly new to smoking, currently on my third pork butt for pulled pork. I live at 5,600 feet where boiling temp of water is about 203F, which has made me curious about finishing temps for a pork butt at this elevation. I've seen anywhere from about 190-203 be recommended to finish. Now I don't want a discussion on what temp is best, I'll try different temps over time and figure out my preference. My question is more about the science, can I or should I even try for 200+? I feel like I might dry it out trying to get to 200+ since it's a mere three degrees from boiling. I've stuck to 195 in the past due to this worry. Anyone with experience here? Would 203 even be possible without literally cooking all the moisture out?
