Pork shoulder temp question......

GenesGrill · February 2009

I have always (like most on here) egged my pork butts to 190 or 195 internal temp. However, a local egghead I know always does his to 165 beacuse it said "it's more moist that way". I was always under the impression that pork need to be around 190 or better....do any of you guys pull it at 165 or so?? Is it safe to eat??

Celtic Wolf · February 2009

typically it's is sliced at 165-170.. It is really hard to pull at that temp.

Pulled pork is 195-200.. If his pork is not moist at this temp maybe he needs to revisit how he is cooking it..

Keving · February 2009

I agree with Wolf. I usually cook to about 180 or so.

omba · February 2009

Gene,
Pork roasts .... around 145
Pork Butt ... around 195

I think some of the confusion in your neck of the woods is the cook you're trying to get ... roast or pulled?
I'd like to ask a corollary question ...
Pork shoulder? Best use for this cut?

Thanks,
Peter

Pork shoulder temp question......

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