First pork shoulder

[CanuckSmokerSoggy]

Did my first pork shoulder overnight, coated in mustard as a binder with cluck & squeal rub to let it sit for a few hours before putting it on the GMG at 225

Had it going good till the early morning where it stalled just shy of 160 so wrapped it with brown sugars and honey (dairy allergy so no butter) then bumped it up to 250 and let it sit for 2hrs and it shredded alright but think if it sat longer it woulda been more tender.

The most important thing was wife and kids loved it so next time think will do a full day so I don’t miss any sleep.

 

[SmokinEdge]

Looks great to me. In the future if you want soft pulled meat watch the IT and once you hit 200F you are close, from there probe for tender with a bamboo skewer or similar. When done the probe will push in all over the meat with almost no resistance, think of pushing the skewer into a jar of creamy peanut butter. Then it’s done.

 

[02ebz06]

Great looking pulled pork!
Agree with SmokinEdge

 

[CanuckSmokerSoggy]

Looks great to me. In the future if you want soft pulled meat watch the IT and once you hit 200F you are close, from there probe for tender with a bamboo skewer or similar. When done the probe will push in all over the meat with almost no resistance, think of pushing the skewer into a jar of creamy peanut butter. Then it’s done.

appreciate that, I used the digital thermometer on some spots and it was alright but rushed it a bit I think as wanted it to rest for awhile and was few hours from dinner.

 

[DougE]

Looks great to me. In the future if you want soft pulled meat watch the IT and once you hit 200F you are close, from there probe for tender with a bamboo skewer or similar. When done the probe will push in all over the meat with almost no resistance, think of pushing the skewer into a jar of creamy peanut butter. Then it’s done.

What he said, also don't be shy about forgetting the 225° and running your pit in the 275-300° range. You will not notice any difference in the end product at all.

 

[mr_whipple]

Looks grand! I don't make it very often but looks like it might be time.

 

[SmokinEdge]

appreciate that, I used the digital thermometer on some spots and it was alright but rushed it a bit I think as wanted it to rest for awhile and was few hours from dinner.

The meat tells you when it’s done. Temp probes give you a good idea of when you are close. The meat can finish or be done anywhere from 195-210. You have to probe each meat for the doneness. Usually 205 is the magic, but not always.

 

[JLeonard]

Great looking first run and the family liked it….So a win! Others with great advice.

Jim

 

[912smoker]

This ^^^^^^is what really counts!
A successful cook is when it's eaten and enjoyed by our loved ones. Those which can also be an honest critic....or atleast at my house.

Keith

 

[DRKsmoking]

Looks great, love how moist and juicy it all looks . And like JLeonard Jim and 912smoker Keith.

It is about how others like it that counts also.

Follow the instructions from the above guys SmokinEdge , Eric and DougE , Doug and you will be happy.

David

 

[radioguy]

Soggy, Looking good! The more ya cook the more you learn.

Kick that cook temp up to 260F - 300F We call it hot and fast. Use Internal Temp as a guide to doneness.
Probe tender first, then wrap and rest, REST. I double foil and wrap in towel and into a cooler for a minimum of 1 hour. This rest is a VERY important part. Roast will finish cooking and draw moisture back in.

RG

 

[millerbuilds]

Looks great, nice job!!

- Jason

 

[Brokenhandle]

I'd gladly eat that, looks delicious!
If I'm not mistaken I think civilsmoker did a thread on pork butts done by supper time but starting in the morning, none of this overnight stuff.

Ryan

 

[civilsmoker]

I'd gladly eat that, looks delicious!
If I'm not mistaken I think civilsmoker did a thread on pork butts done by supper time but starting in the morning, none of this overnight stuff.

Ryan

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t...simplified-and-reliable-dinner-timing.325427/

I’ve done many posts but this was a recent one…..yes no over night for me……. Thanks for the props Ryan.

 

[JLinza]

Looks good to me, and great advice mentioned above.

 

[Brokenhandle]

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t...simplified-and-reliable-dinner-timing.325427/

I’ve done many posts but this was a recent one…..yes no over night for me……. Thanks for the props Ryan.

It was a good thread! I could have found it but figured you could easier.

Ryan