Smoking small shoulders

[lennyluminum]

Would it be better to smoke a small shoulder at like 200 degrees or less for a longer time to get it to break down better?

 

[lennyluminum]

Or would it be better to foil sooner and let it steam longer?

 

[pc farmer]

I would cook like a normal sized one. 250-275 no foil.

 

[venture]

X2 on cooking it normally.

Unless you have a micro piece of meat.

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[chef jimmyj]

There is an increased risk of getting sick from smoking uncured meat below 200°F. Never smoke uncured Ground or Injected meat and Poultry below 225°F, it is outright dangerous...JJ

 

[oldschoolbbq]

I do all (or most) of my Smoking @225*F , until my target is reached.  Your, Butt will not reach optimal temp. (200* -205*F) for being done (tender) at lower temps. . The temp. for cooking must be higher than the target.

If you "cure" the Butt  , lower temps can be used . JMHO...

 

[smokingunny]

I routinely cook 3-5 pound Boston butt roasts, which is basically a BB cut into thirds. I plan on 1.5 hours/pound @250  and check the temp at 4 hours in just to see where I'm at.

 

[themule69]

The guys have gave you great advice. Fallow their lead and you will have a very tasty PP.

Remember to post a Qview or you will get 

Happy smoken.

David

 

[jbills5]

You are good with the advice.  Cook everything like you would a normal size piece of meat.  The key is the finishing temp and not the temp of the cooker as long as it is 225 or above.