What should the internal temperature of a smoked pork shoulder be?

Table of Contents:

1. What should the internal temperature of a smoked pork shoulder be?
2. Can I eat pork at 120 degrees?
3. Can I smoke pork at 275?
4. How long does it take to smoke a 12 pound Boston butt?
5. What temperature do you smoke a Boston butt in an electric smoker?
6. What part of the pig makes the best pulled pork?
7. What part of the body is pulled pork from?

What should the internal temperature of a smoked pork shoulder be?

between 200° and 205°

Can I eat pork at 120 degrees?

The main goal with temperature is to kill anything nasty. ... 160 is considered a safe temperature because at 160, everything dies instantly. The FDA has a chart for all this, here. You'll see that even 120 degrees is safe IF you cook it for 21 hours!

Can I smoke pork at 275?

If you're smoking pork shoulder at 275 degrees, the cooking process should take about 80 to 90 minutes per pound. This is a good middle-of-the-road option. We would recommend setting the temperature to 225 degrees if you're willing to allow the pork to cook for two hours per pound.

How long does it take to smoke a 12 pound Boston butt?

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.

What temperature do you smoke a Boston butt in an electric smoker?

225°F

What part of the pig makes the best pulled pork?

Pork shoulder

What part of the body is pulled pork from?

The most common cut for making pulled pork is the shoulder. The pork shoulder is the entire front leg and shoulder of a hog. In your grocery store, you will usually find this divided into two cuts: the Boston butt (also known as the Boston roast) and the picnic roast.