What temperature should pork shoulder be for pulled pork?

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1. What temperature should pork shoulder be for pulled pork?
2. How do you shred forks with pulled pork?
3. Can you make pulled pork in advance?
4. How do you make pulled pork for 50 people?
5. Can I reheat pulled pork in a crockpot?
6. How long does pulled pork take to reheat?
7. How do you reheat a smoked pork shoulder?
8. How long will vacuum sealed pulled pork last?

What temperature should pork shoulder be for pulled pork?

For pulled pork, the ideal temperature is 205°F. The high internal temperature allows collagen to break down, making the meat very tender. Keep in mind that the pork shoulder will continue to cook internally by 10 degrees even after it's been removed from the grill.

How do you shred forks with pulled pork?

Here's how to shred pork shoulder, step by step: Place the cooked meat on a large cutting board. Use a large knife to cut the meat into large pieces. Insert two forks into a piece of meat and pull in opposite directions to get long, thin shreds.

Can you make pulled pork in advance?

Thankfully, pulled pork can lighten the load a bit. Rather than worrying about timing, you can make it in advance and heat it up about two hours before mealtime.

How do you make pulled pork for 50 people?

1lb of cooked PP serves 3 people, figure 50% yield of a butt....so that's 15lbs for 45 people....which comes out to 30lbs of raw butt. That's the figure I generally go with.... 30+lbs per 50 people. Butts average around 8+lbs usually, so I usually can serve 50 people with 4 butts.

Can I reheat pulled pork in a crockpot?

Place the pulled pork in the crock pot. Pour the leftover sauce on top of the pulled pork. Turn your crock pot on and set it to warm. Reheat for about two to four hours.

How long does pulled pork take to reheat?

approximately 30 minutes

How do you reheat a smoked pork shoulder?

To reheat a whole barbecued pork shoulder, put it in an oven-safe roasting pan with a bit of mopping sauce, cider or water. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and reheat at 325 F for 30 to 40 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 F.

How long will vacuum sealed pulled pork last?

If properly vacuum sealed it should last for many-many months in the freezer. The fine people at Jarden corp state that meat should last 2-3 years when vacuum-sealed and put in a freezer.