How do you pick a good pork shoulder?

Table of Contents:

1. How do you pick a good pork shoulder?
2. Do I need to wash pork before cooking?
3. How do you BBQ a pork shoulder?
4. How do you know when pork shoulder is done?
5. How long do you cook a 6lb pork shoulder?
6. How do I cook a 20 pound pork shoulder?
7. What temperature should I cook a pork shoulder?
8. Can you overcook pork shoulder?

How do you pick a good pork shoulder?

Choose a pork shoulder with pinkish-red color. Look for meat that's pinkish-red in color with some marbling in the meat. Steer clear of meat that's pale in color or has dark spots on the fat. Pork shoulder will range in weight from an average of four to six pounds for boneless and six to nine pounds for bone-in.

Do I need to wash pork before cooking?

Washing Meat and Poultry However, washing raw poultry, beef, pork, lamb or veal before cooking it is not recommended. Bacteria in raw meat and poultry juices can be spread to other foods, utensils and surfaces. ... Meat and poultry are cleaned during processing, so further washing is not necessary.

How do you BBQ a pork shoulder?

Note that this cooking time is for a 4-pound Boston butt pork shoulder. A general rule on barbecued pork is to cook it at about 215°F to 225°F for 90 minutes per pound. If using a rub, you'll need to get the rub on the night before and refrigerate.

How do you know when pork shoulder is done?

The pork is done when it is fork-tender (when the meat can be easily pierced with a fork without resistance and easily falls apart with a little pressure). If you're cooking pork on the bone, the meat should be falling off the bone.

How long do you cook a 6lb pork shoulder?

Place the meat on a rack in a roasting pan and cook for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, reduce the oven heat to 325F. Cook for about four hours or until the internal temperature reaches 185F. Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for about 30 minutes.

How do I cook a 20 pound pork shoulder?

Preheat the oven to 350 and cook roast for 2 hours at 350 and 3 and 1/2 hours at 325 degrees F. Roast the pork for 35 minutes per pound, uncovered, until the skin is crispy-brown. In order for the skin to become crunchy you will turn the oven up to 400 degrees and cook for an additional 20 to 30 minutes.

What temperature should I cook a pork shoulder?

Check the internal temperature of the pork shoulder using a meat thermometer. You're looking for your pork shoulder to be about 200 F degrees. 195-205 F degrees is a good range for making amazing pulled pork! Remove pork from smoker and let rest for at least 20 minutes, but up to 2 hours.

Can you overcook 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.