Smoking 3lb Pork Butt
I'm smoking a small 3lb pork butt we picked up at the farmer's market. If I plan on cooking it at 225 degrees, how long do you think it will take to get to an internal temp of 160? That's when I plan on wrapping it in foil before getting it to an internal temp of 190. Thanks for helping out a newbie!
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It is difficult to predict when you will reach your foiling target, but the general rule of thumb for pulled pork at your stated cooking temperature is about 1.5 hours per pound, with some general allowances for margin of error.
I would plan on the entire cook taking about 5-6 hours, but be ready for it to be finished in 4. At about 3 hours, start checking temperatures to determine when you will want to foil your roast.
Final note: If your intent is to make pulled pork, do NOT assume that it is done just because it is at 190f. Your thermometer probe should slide in and out of the meat with virtually zero resistance.
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Smoke the Pork Shoulder Insert a remote probe thermometer into the thickest part of the meat and place the pork shoulder on the grate above the drip pan. Smoke for about 90 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 195-205° F.How long does it take to smoke 3 lb of pork?
Place the pork loin directly onto the grates of the smoker and smoke for roughly half an hour per pound (in this case, 2.5 hours), or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit when tested with a meat probe.How long does it take to cook a 3 lb Boston butt?
Cook the boston butt for about 20 minutes per pound, the slower the better. Use a meat thermometer to check it. Pork is best when it is cooked to about 145 degrees.What temperature do you smoke a 3lb pork shoulder?
Keep the smoker temperature around 250-275 F degrees while smoking during these first several hours. Smoke for approximately 4 hours, spritzing with the spray bottle every hour. Check the internal temperature of the pork shoulder using a meat thermometer. By this time, the pork should be at LEAST 145 F degrees.How long does it take to smoke a 3 & a half pound Boston butt?
A basic rule of thumb, but in no way is it an exact guide, is 90 minutes of smoking time per pound at 225\xb0 to 250\xb0. Another way is to use a thermometer the entire time for indications of when your pork may be done.How to Smoke Pork Butt / How to Make Pulled Pork Recipe
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