When to pull pork

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I am going to do a few pork butts low and slow this weekend, and was wondering if it matters that the meat still be hot when I pull it, or does it matter? Any and all opinions would be appreciated.

Ca_rnivore

Seth Howard,[p]Don't know for sure, but my best guess is that you'd want it hot. Here's why I say that: it seems to me that any fat, collagen, etc that's still in the meat would congeal and make it harder to pull when cold. You know how the fat gets all white and hard after cooked meat has been in the fridge awhile? I'm thinking the same kinda thing would happen 'cause there's still fat in the pork. [p]hopefully someone smarter than me will come along and help us both out! [p]--Kevin

Kelly Keefe

Seth Howard,[p]I let it cool just a bit (down from 195°). You can pull it hot or cold (I pulled some cold yesterday for lunch) but it's easier when it's still warm.[p]Kelly Keefe
Jefferson City, MO

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Ca_rnivore,
I was wondering if that is why people wrap them in saran wrap for a few hours, to slow the cooling process, and then pull it while it is still warm or what. Maybe overthinking this one a bit, but what are ya gonna do?

WessB

Seth Howard,
I go to an internal of 200° or more..let it rest just sitting on the counter unwrapped for 30-60 minutes and then pull. you will find even waiting that long it gets pretty hot on the fingers when pulling, I wear some semi heavy rubber gloves...HTH[p]Wess

Gfw

<p />Seth Howard, I usually take it from the BGE to the cutting board and start pulling with two forks. Never found it too hot.[p]Good Luck! :~}

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