All right, everyone. What is the consensus on cooker temp when doing pork shoulder in the WSM? It takes forever if you don't crutch. Thanks in advance.
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I’ve been known to push my WSM up to 300 or so for pork shoulder, although most times I let it run 250-275
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For the longest time, I was a 250F guy. But after cooking on a PBC, I've learned that higher temps can get it done just as well. So, I like to run my pork butts to 275 to 300F. When I wrap them, I bump it up to 325F if I'm pushed for time. There are times though, a long cook without wrapping is fun.
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Yeah I've been in the 250-275 club since I've owned a WSM. I used to only have a PBC so I was more in the 300 club at that point. Both turn out really well. I think the most important things to consider are that you get a bark you're looking for and don't wrap until then, as well as a nice long rest. I typically take my wrapped pork butt out of the cooker and throw it right into the oven. I actually pre-heat the oven to 200 and when the butt comes off the smoker I turn the oven off. That way the butt has a nice gradual cool down and rest. Comes out great every time
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