Additional "Pork Shoulder" Question

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I've got a 4 lb. Pork Shoulder Arm Picnic Portion.[p]What suggestions do you have for a not so long 10-20 hour overnight cook? A recipe for a 2 to 3 hour cook? [p]Thanks in advance for all suggestions,[p]Mitchell

Tim M

Mitchell,[p]2-3 hrs?? Is your piece of meat under 8 oz?[p]Might try the microwave or a magic wand. Quality takes some time.[p]Tim

Unknown

Tim M,[p]Thanks for ALL your help anyway Tim. I'll try and work something out.

Tim M

Mitchell,[p]You really do need to tell us the size of the piece of meat - otherwise what can you expect.[p]Tim

Tim M

Tim M,
Wow - sorry - I missed your first line. dyslexic I guess.[p]Not many ways to hurry a 4lb'er to 2-3 hrs. You can cook it to a 180° and slice it but I think even that will take 3+ hrs at 350-375 indirect over some ceramic. [p]Let us know how you come out.[p]Tim

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Tim M,[p]Thanks Tim for your help. I know I didn't leave much to work with. But I think I'll give it a good marinading and then cook it for slicing as you suggested. 5 - 7 hours would be okay too. Wanted something I could start in the morning and have by mid to late afternoon.[p]I'll go with your suggestion.[p]Egg On!!![p]Mitchell

Nature Boy

Mitchell,
Tim be steerin yo right. Problem is pork shoulders have a lot of connective tissue and the meat is naturally extrememly tough. It can be cooked to "safe" temps quickly, but it takes time to break down the tough stuff, and to render the high fat content. You'll find that 5-7 hours is most likely not gonna get you there. With a small chunk like you have, you can probably get a good product in 9 or 10 hours though. You need to get the internal temp to at least 180 (if you want to slice) and 195-200 for pulled.[p]What did you end up doing?
Cheers
Chris

Unknown

Nature Boy & Tim M,[p]Thanks to both of you. I ended up following Tim's direction and doing a slow cook (averaging around 290*). I started it this morning around 6:30am and 12 1/2 hours later the porks up around 178*. I plan on letting it go to around 190.[p]Thanks Brothers Nature Boy and Tim M![p]Egg On!!
Mitch