Internal temp for slicing pork shoulder and chuck roast.

[CelticT12]

Hi all,newbie here,while we really like pulled pork shoulder and chuck roast,what's a good temp for slicing these meats,I usually let them go 203 f or so for pulling but would like to slice next time I cook,
thanks in advance.

 

[crankybuzzard]

Well, how I like it and how you like it may differ. For slicing, I go to where a chuck just starts to act a bit tender and then pull and rest before slicing. For butts/shoulders, 185 seems to work well for me. But again, that's where I like them.

You can always take it off, slice a bit and see if it needs a little more time.

 

[mike243]

welcome, I like 185-190, sometimes that can even be done a little to much, test slice a piece off of each at 180, chefs snacks, that will give you a good idea .

 

[cptnding]

For sliced pork I like 175-180. Good stuff!
Never tried it with chuck.

 

[CelticT12]

Thanks guys, appreciate it.

 

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