How Long To Smoke Pork Shoulder?

How long does it take to smoke a pork shoulder at 225?

Kimberly, smoke your shoulder at 225 degrees.

Smoking time averages 90 minutes per pound, depending on the level of doneness desired.

If you’re going to slice it, cook to 185˚.

If your going to pull the pork smoke it longer, until it reaches 205 degrees.

How long does it take to smoke a pork shoulder?

about 60 to 90 minutes

How long does it take to smoke a 10 lb pork shoulder?

Cook until the meat is exceptionally and sigh-inducingly tender and reaches an internal temperature of 185° to 195°F (85° to 90°C), somewhere between 10 to 14 hours or about 1 1/2 hours per pound of meat. Let the meat rest for at least 30 minutes.

Do you smoke a pork shoulder fat side up?

Smoking the pork shoulder

Place the pork shoulder fat side up on the top rack, cover with the lid, and bring the temperature up to a constant 225°F to 250°F, using the vents to regulate the temperature. If your grill doesn’t have a temperature gauge, you’ll need to purchase a digital barbecue thermometer.

Should you wrap a pork shoulder when smoking?

Wrapping your pork

Once the meat gets to around 160° internal temp (around the five hour mark) is the perfect time to wrap. Your butt should have excellent color and bark at this point. Wrap the pork up and place it back on the smoker, making sure you keep your temp probe in and wrap the foil around it.

Can you over smoke a pork shoulder?

Yes you can over cook a pork shoulder or butt, brisket, roast etc. It is possible to run the gamut and over cook or over smoke food leaving a perfectly good piece of meat totally dried out or burned.

How long do you smoke a 9lb pork shoulder?

Smoke for about 60 to 90 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 195-205 degrees. Continuously monitor the temperature with a probe thermometer. Remove the pork shoulder from the smoker and wrap in butcher paper or aluminum and place in a cooler to rest for at least one hour.

How long does it take to cook a 9 pound pork shoulder?

Roast uncovered in a preheated 500 degree (F) oven for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 300 degrees and roast for an additional 45 minutes per pound.

Can you overcook a pork shoulder?

Pork shoulder self-bastes and stays moist, and is nearly impossible to overcook. After the meat is done, the fat can be skimmed off the braising liquid.