Pork Shoulder - Bone in versus Boneless

Daniel

Hi All,
I normally cook a bone in pork shoulder on my Egg and have had fantastic results cooking it for 12 hours on a low heat. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me if a boneless shoulder behaves differently cooking it on the Egg in a similar fashion?

It is my son's 2nd Birthday today and I bought my pork shoulder from a different location that I normally do and only realized at 5am this morning when I went to put it on that it was boneless. I have it cooking anyway, but don't want to screw it up for the party.

Is there anything to look out for? Will it dry out easier or not cook as thoroughly?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Daniel.

Hoss

I have cooked both and cannot tell any difference between them.You can get a little more rub on the boneless ones because they have ben semi butterflied.With boneless ones I rub em down then tie them up with butchers twine and cook.If you did not tie it up it may cook a little quicker.Even if it gets ready early just double wrap it in HD foil and either throw it in a cooler and fill with towels or newspapers til you are ready to serve.It will be very hot even after 3 or 4 hours.You can also foil wrap and place in a oven at 170 or so til ready to serve.Good Luck!

Florida Grillin Girl

Daniel, don't sweat it. Hoss tells it like it is. I know it will turn out great. Happy Bday to your little boy!

Daniel

Thanks for the info and tips Hoss! I didn't tie it, so I will keep an eye on the "done-ness" early.

Daniel

Thanks for the Birthday wishes and confidence boost FGG!

I was fairly certain it would be ok, but now am 100%.

Judy Mayberry

Daniel:

Today is my birthday too, so these are very special Happy Birthday directions.

I've found that cooking the boneless butt to 200° made it too dry, so I pull it off at 190° and it is always just right. I've made both boneless and with bone. Don't forget if you hold it like Hoss says it will be really hot for a long time, but it'll be steaming so moisture won't be lost.

Enjoy your party.

Judy in San Diego