Pork butt

[bellyrubber]

Can i use a pork butt for pulled pork?

 

[chef jimmyj]

Best cut there is for PP. Smoke at 225-250°F and figure 2hrs per pound. I add 2 hours just in case something happens. You can smoke start to finish on the rack. Or place in a pan with a flavorful liquid when the internal temp hits 160. Cover the meat and continue cooking in the smoker or in the oven. If done early, wrap the meat in foil and towels and place in a cooler to hold hot for up to 5 hours...JJ

 

[TomKnollRFV]

Pork Butt is generally what all recipes will call for. You can some times see it as Pork Shoulder too. <This confused me until I just googled it to figure out what store had the best sales>

 

[SmokinAl]

Pork butt is the standard meat that is used for pulled pork.
IMHO, it's much better than a shoulder.
Al

 

[bellyrubber]

thanks guys. the wrapper says whole pork butt but it looks like there is a leg shank attached. just curious.

 

[oldsmokerdude]

Can i use a pork butt for pulled pork?

I would have to say (as others have) not only can you use it but you SHOULD use it. Tons of recipes for pulled pork, you can cover or per your preference. PP is one of great items to come out of a smoker. As a side note, I've seen lots of recipes for pulled pork in a Crock Pot, oven, etc., and have even tried a few. They are okay (sometimes) but nothing tastes better than a butt out of the smoker. Yum.

 

[Uncle Bill]

Hey Belly Rubber, That butt you have is either a picnic shoulder or whole shoulder, which is the butt and the picnic. Requires longer cooking time, due to size and weight.