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Pork shoulder

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carcouette
carcouette Posts: 14
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I am planning to slow cook a pork shoulder this weekend which will hopefully lead to some fantastic pulled pork sandwiches.  I have only had my LBGE for two weeks now.  Any advice on the pork shoulder so the odds of it being a success increase?

Thanks guys
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
    edited June 2013
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    I would do it like this. TURBO BUTTS · Hot'n fast, 350 for 3 hours to internal to around 160, then wrap in foil and 2 more hours to 195/200 and then let it rest for an hour or so wrapped in towels in a ice chest. Falls apart and oh so good! Have fun! · Be sure you only get a 7lb butt or so for the time (or a couple for more protein ) . Note: The butt box is not required. I use mustard & Bad Byron's Butt Rub (both not required). I put on the rub, then mustard, then rub once more.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    edited June 2013
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    @Carcouette, turbo or low 'n slow, it's hard to go wrong with this one. If you don't have a remote thermometer (e.g., Maverick) then get one before you start. Also, once you get things going, avoid the temptation to "peek"; close the lid and leave her be (unless you decide to do as @Mickey suggested). It's helpful to have a set of bear paws for pulling. And most important of all.... pictures or it didn't happen!

    Good Luck!
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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,551
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    They are very forgiving- either way above will give you great results. You almost can't mess them up
    Greensboro, NC
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  • rjfalski
    rjfalski Posts: 13
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    Which way did you end up cooking? I prefer the low and slow method; cause what's the hurry?
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  • carcouette
    carcouette Posts: 14
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    I finally got around to doing my pork shoulder for July 4th.  I started it on the 3rd at about 7 or 8 pm after applying a homemade run from a recipe I found online.  I did add some cherry and hickory wood chips after soaking them.  I cooked it indirect at about 200 degrees for 19 hours (meat temp of 190 degrees.)  I picked up the BGE wireless grill/meat temperature probe.  This made monitoring the cook so much easier.  When the meat was done I pulled it off the BGE, wrapped it in foil, and put it into a cooler for an hour.  After that I pulled it apart and added some Sweet Baby Rays barbecue sauce and served.  It was the best pulled pork I have ever had.  Next time I would like to try to make my own barbecue sauce. I hope you like the pictures.  Any advice for improvement?
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  • WalrusBBQ
    WalrusBBQ Posts: 153
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    Looks great in the pictures, I'm sure it was delicious. 200* is very low. I would say next time 250-275. But then again, everyone does butts differently 
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