Pulled pork from shoulder?

[danuk]

Hi guys

My smoker is arriving for Christmas and I am rather excited so went meat shopping,

I wanted to start with some ribs and some pulled pork. For some reason I had it in my head that I needed pork shoulder for pulled pork so got a large cut of that. Reading this forum it seems I should have probably picked a pork butt ?

Can I still make pulled pork with the shoulder in the same way as if it was a butt ? If so should i remove the fat or leave this till after smoking ?

If not for pulled pork I presume i can just smoke and slice the shoulder?

Thanks!

 

[hillbillyrkstr]

Pork shoulder is butt. Rub it down, fat side up in smoker and pull it at 200 degrees. Your on the right path.

 

[crankybuzzard]

Pork shoulder is butt. Rub it down, fat side up in smoker and pull it at 200 degrees. Your on the right path.

However, be aware that a butt (shoulder) takes a LONG time to get to 200° internally.  I'm talking 10-16 hours depending on pit temp, size of the butt, and the meat's attitude at the time...  It can't be cooked to time, so plan accordingly.

Welcome to the group!

 

[danuk]

Ha ha thanks guys :) I will let you know how it works out!

 

[SmokinAl]

Good luck with your new smoker!

Al

 

[danuk]

Thanks Al :)