First shoulders going down

[Wreckster]

Got my first shoulders ready to throw on the smoker. I’m thinking starting 12am at 200, no wrap method. I’ll be spritzing with apple cider every once in a while, planning on bumping the heat after it hits 170 or so and letting it ride till somewhere between 200-205 internal. Hopefully it times out correctly and ends up done around 12pm. I’ll throw it in a pan in the oven at 170 till dinner time. Maybe I’ll just set my alarm and wake up at 2pm or so to start it.. haven’t decided what I feel like, but rather done early than late (6:30pm).

 

[Redicans]

Looking forward to see the results!!

 

[jcam222]

Why are you cooking at such a low temp ?

 

[Wreckster]

Why are you cooking at such a low temp ?

I’m not planning a wrap, lower temp is supposed to keep things from drying out vs the usual 250. At least that’s the theory. Will report back. Unfortunately, I have to be careful seasoning with some of the family that thinks a little pepper is a lot.

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

I’ve never tried that low. Pork shoulders aren’t too picky, last few years I’ve been doing them anywhere between 225*-285* not really paying attention to anything as long as it’s between those temps I’ll let it bounce around. You can really get away with anything inside those temps with shoulders and it really shortens up the cook. Try JJ’s (rip brother) finishing sauce if you want to take it up a notch l. I use it everytime and everyone loves it. You can either mix it in with the pork once pulled or put it on the side for people

JJ's Finishing Sauce...Awesome!!!

In the last couple of weeks I have made Pit Chicken twice per my families request. It occured to me the the Basting sauce, which is primarily Vinegar, would make a great Finishing Sauce for Pulled Pork... I modified the the recipe by removing the oil, there is enough fat in PP, and the Egg...

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[Gonna Smoke]

I start them at 250℉ minimum and don't worry if the smoker gets up to 300℉. As has been said, butts are very forgiving...

 

[Wreckster]

So far so good. I woke up twice to spritz quick. They’re both steady at 162, likely just at a stall. I’ll bump them to 275 once they hit 170. I’m definitely throwing together some JJs sauce too!

 

[Brokenhandle]

Looking good!

Ryan

 

[Astralogics]

Beautiful color there! JJ's finishing sauce is another fav for my fam.

 

[Wreckster]

The final product. Definitely turned out good, will be served in a few more hours.