Readers ask: When is pork butt done?

What temp is a pork butt done?

Return pork to the grill (or smoker) The pork is finished cooking when it pulls apart easily and reaches an internal temperature of 190 to 195 degrees F, about another 1 to 2 hours. Let rest for 1 hour, then unwrap the pork butt and pull the bone out.

Is Pulled Pork done at 180?

Pulling the Pork

Once the meat reaches an internal temperature of 180 F to 190 F, it is ready to be pulled. You can serve the meat once it reaches 165 F, but it won’t be tender enough to pull apart properly.

How long does it take to smoke a pork shoulder at 225?

At 225, figure roughly 2 hours per pound of meat, so the same piece of smoked pork shoulder takes from 12- 16 hours at 225. There are a lot of factors in how long it takes, including the humidity in the air, how consistent the grill holds temperature, the outside temperature, and more.

Can you overcook pulled pork?

The pork is done cooking when the meat falls away easily with a fork. It’s pretty hard to overcook a pork shoulder when using this method – at least, as long as the moisture is maintained – but once the meat starts to become tender, keep an eye on it, as the texture can become mushy if it cooks too long.

How long does it take to cook a Boston butt at 250 degrees?

It seems always to be at least 2 hours per pound plus a little some times. So 2 hours per pound at 250 degrees is a good starting point on timing. Others seem to like to say one hour per pound.

Can I pull pork at 185?

A minimum temperature of 185 degrees must be achieved for sliced pork and over 190 degrees if you want to pull the pork. I personally prefer just over 203 degrees. It takes longer to cook and the temperature fluctuates inside the smoker.

Why does pulled pork take so long?

Smoke Blower

When you cook pork shoulder it will go through a “Stall Phase” which can last several hours, when the meat stops cooking and stays at the same temperature. This typically happens when the meat reaches a temp of around 150 degrees, The meat is sweating, and the moisture evaporates and cools the meat.

Is pork done at 170 degrees?

Safe Cooking Chart for Pork

Internal temperature: 160° F (70°C) – medium; 170°F (75°C) – well done.

How long does it take to cook a 20 pound pork shoulder?

Whole Smoked Pork Shoulder Recipe

A whole Smoked Pork Shoulder weights around 20lbs and takes about 18 hours to cook.

How long does a 10 pound pork shoulder take to smoke?

A basic rule of thumb, but in no way is it an exact guide, is 90 minutes of smoking time per pound at 225° to 250°. Another way is to use a thermometer the entire time for indications on when your pork may be done. Remove it from the smoker once it reaches an internal temperature of 165°.

Should I wrap pork shoulder in foil when smoking?

While not all pitmasters wrap their meat in the final stages of a cook—in barbecue circles, wrapping in foil is known as the “Texas crutch”—wrapping is an effective way of finishing a long cook time without drying out the smoking meat (after 10 hours, a bone-in smoking pork shoulder should register an internal

Why does my pulled pork not pull apart?

It could be one of two reasons. Either you cooked it too long at too high a temperature so it dried out. Or you didn’t cook it quite long enough for it to pull apart easily. I find cooking in a bit of liquid helps make it more tender as well.

How do you tell if pulled pork is done?

The pork is done when it is fork-tender (when the meat can be easily pierced with a fork without resistance and easily falls apart with a little pressure). If you’re cooking pork on the bone, the meat should be falling off the bone.

How long should you let pulled pork rest?

Give it a rest: As with all grilled or roasted meats, you should let a cooked pork shoulder rest before chopping or serving it. This “relaxes” the meat, making it juicier and more flavorful. Let it rest on a cutting board for 15 to 20 minutes loosely tented with foil.