Second Pork Shoulder

[CanuckSmokerSoggy]

Decided to do my second pork shoulder as going to a neighbors pool tomorrow so figured I’d bring something. This will be a progression post as taking in all the tips from everyone here on my first one. Did notice one thing was I left the skin on last time so this time I took that off and did some fairly deep scoring on both sides. Used the trager rub then followed up with cluck and squeal, doing 225 and will be patient as I have all day to get this one right and will let it rest until tomorrow before we go over.

 

[912smoker]

Off to a good start and in for the finish!

Keith

 

[seenred]

Sounds like a good start! One thing I'll note is, I find that pork butts and/or shoulders handle higher cooking temps very well. I have good results cooking them at temps of 250-275. Come out just as good, and shortens total cook time by quite a bit.

Looking forward to seeing the finished results!
Red

 

[CanuckSmokerSoggy]

Sounds like a good start! One thing I'll note is, I find that pork butts and/or shoulders handle higher cooking temps very well. I have good results cooking them at temps of 250-275. Come out just as good, and shortens total cook time by quite a bit.

Looking forward to seeing the finished results!
Red

I am thinking about bumping the heat to 250 when I either wrap it in butcher paper or put it in an aluminum tray with tin foil on top.

 

[CanuckSmokerSoggy]

Been about 5hrs so far and getting close to that 160 internal temp. Got a nice look to it so far.

 

[CanuckSmokerSoggy]

Let it rest just about 12hrs in the cooler and pulled the bone out nice and easy and just shredded like butter.

 

[seenred]

Looks like it turned out terrific!

Red

 

[jcam222]

Looks like you nailed it! If you want to experiment try doing one at 275F , faster cook and still phenomenal results

 

[912smoker]

Turned out great! And I'm with Jeff @ 275

Keith

 

[mcokevin]

Somehow I wind up inviting people over for the pool and cooking. But hey, at least they bring beer

Very nice gesture to bring dinner, and looks like you nailed the PP!