Smoking a couple of pork shoulders...

Rockcitydawg

I don't have enough time to smoke them all in one day. Any issue with me smoking for 6 or so hours one day, wrapping them and smoking the rest of the way the next day? Can I leave in a cooler over night or should I put back in the fridge?

Thanks,

RCD

TEXASBGE2018

I dunno how well that would turn out. You may end up with a really dry pork shoulder when done because you will be heating it up and allowing the fat to render and then letting it cool back down. is there a reason you couldn't cook them overnight the night before you need them?

TEXASBGE2018

In that circumstance you could at least get them finished completely and then cooler them till you need them or if its a really long time Fridge them and reheat after you have the meat pulled. You can reheat several different ways but I find the best way is via a foil pan inside a water pan heated by sterno cans.

Rockcitydawg

Thanks for the insight...makes sense. Smoked a bunch of meats on the Egg over the years. I have tried the over night smoke a couple times...without great success. Looks like I might need to try again.

TEXASBGE2018

Ya, if you are pressed for time it may be worth it. You might not get a lot of sleep if you get up to check every couple hours but I usually sleep through the night now as my egg stays stable all night easily. The key is don't open the lid at all until a probe thermo is showing the meat to be somewhat close to target temp of anywhere between 195-205 depending on how you like it. Then check for feel. I've had more success in overnight cooks than all day cooks.

Kent8621

you could do them turbo style, 350 for 5hrs total time, wrap at 160 and pull when done, rest for 30min.

lkapigian

I would smoke a few hours and shove it in the oven Low Low to finish, you will never know the difference

Killit_and_Grillit

Kent8621 said:

you could do them turbo style, 350 for 5hrs total time, wrap at 160 and pull when done, rest for 30min.

This. 

Kent8621

if you want it, I can send you a detailed recipe just PM me.