Should you wrap pork when smoking?

Table of Contents:

1. Should you wrap pork when smoking?
2. How long does it take to smoke pork?
3. What is the best way to smoke a Boston butt?
4. Do you wrap a Boston butt in foil to smoke it?
5. Do you cut the skin off of a pork shoulder before smoking?
6. Can I cut a Boston butt in half to smoke?
7. How long should you let a Boston butt rest after smoking?

Should you wrap pork when smoking?

While not all pitmasters wrap their meat in the final stages of a cook—in barbecue circles, wrapping in foil is known as the “Texas crutch”—wrapping is an effective way of finishing a long cook time without drying out the smoking meat (after 10 hours, a bone-in smoking pork shoulder should register an internal ...

How long does it take to smoke pork?

Smoke the pork butt. Close the lid and smoke the pork until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 195 degrees F. You can cook to 201 degrees F if you like softer pork. This process can take anywhere between 15-20 hours, depending on the consistency of heat in your smoker and the size of your pork shoulder.

What is the best way to smoke a Boston butt?

Place the pork, fat side up, in a preheated 225 to 250 degree F smoker for 10 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 190 to 200 degrees F. During the smoking process, leave the smoker closed for the first 2 hours and then spray the pork with a small amount of apple juice or cider every 2 hours thereafter.

Do you wrap a Boston butt in foil to smoke it?

Wrap in aluminum foil to keep the meat from getting too much smoke and to catch the moisture being released during the cooking process. Maintain the fire: No need to add any more wood or coals; just maintain the fire and let the butt finish cooking.

Do you cut the skin off of a pork shoulder before smoking?

So that seasoning flavors can reach the meat under the skin, it's a good idea to score the skin down to the flesh. If there's a lot of excess fat on the surface, you can trim some of it off. However, most of it will melt as the pork cooks, and you can remove the rest right before you serve it to your guests.

Can I cut a Boston butt in half to smoke?

Boneless you just whack it in half. Bone in you have to cut the bone out and if you're not experienced at it, you'll end up with a hacked up piece of meat.

How long should you let a Boston butt rest after smoking?

Give it a rest: As with all grilled or roasted meats, you should let a cooked pork shoulder rest before chopping or serving it. This “relaxes” the meat, making it juicier and more flavorful. Let it rest on a cutting board for 15 to 20 minutes loosely tented with foil.