Father's Day Smoke (2nd Pork Shoulder)

[ReelFaster]

So last week I smoked my 1st pork shoulder, however in that thread there were some changes I wanted to make. So yesterday for father's day I was at it again with a pork shoulder just shy of 7lbs on the smoker again at 6:30AM. This time I corrected the few things I wanted to change on my 1st smoke (see above link). 1st change was I left in the smoker till internal temp reached 165, then I transferred to a pan w/ foil. 2nd change was letting it cook to 208, once at 208, I pulled foil off top and put back in the smoker for another hour adding no more fuel to the smoker and just let the fire burn down. These 2 changes did 2 things from my 1st smoke. #1 it created more of a bark which I love! #2 it was more tender and easier to pull apart than my 1st smoke, the bone fell just about right out. It came out unbelievable and the company I had over for Fathers day were BLOWN away. I was really impressed with the results.

 

[dcecil]

It’s aleays nice when people enjoy your efforts. Great job, looks delicious

 

[Geebs]

Very nice, my magic number is 208, did the internal temp climb when you put it back in?

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

Shoulder looks great! Did you add something to the pan when you foiled it?

Either way I hope you dumped some of that goodness over the fresh pulled pork!

 

[ReelFaster]

did the internal temp climb when you put it back in?

You know I pulled the probes so I really don't know. But 208 will always be my number going forward for sure!!!!

Did you add something to the pan when you foiled it?
Either way I hope you dumped some of that goodness over the fresh pulled pork!

I added a little apple juice about a cup to the pan. And yes I put that goodness over that pulled pork it was awesome!!!!

 

[gmc2003]

I usually pan and foil mine at 165ish to get thru the stall, but who am I to argue with success. Your PP looks fantastic.

Point for sure.

Chris

 

[SmokinAl]

Didn't take you long to figure out how to make PP!
Nice job!
What's next on the list?
Al

 

[ReelFaster]

Didn't take you long to figure out how to make PP!
Nice job!
What's next on the list?
Al

Thanks much Al, think I'll go for some baby back ribs one of these weekends!! Thanks again!!!

 

[RiversideSm0ker]

Great job with that shoulder. It really does look fantastic. I think that I am going to try the pan method next time I do a shoulder. I usually just wrap in foil but this looks to me like it would just make the process a bit easier overall. Thanks for sharing.

George

 

[ReelFaster]

Great job with that shoulder. It really does look fantastic. I think that I am going to try the pan method next time I do a shoulder. I usually just wrap in foil but this looks to me like it would just make the process a bit easier overall. Thanks for sharing.
George

My pleasure George, yeah the pan makes things really easier and it keeps in all the juicy goodness. I was shocked at how much juice it actually produces. I only put in a 3/4 to a cup of apple juice so all that liquid came from the shoulder, boy it's tasty.