We were invited to a friend's house for a cookout last night, so I took the last hunk of smoked butt out of the freezer a few days ago so that it would defrost. Yesterday, around noon, I took it out of the fridge and put in in a pot of water on the stove and set the burner on the lowest setting. As the temp settled, I gradually upped the temp until the pot settled at 170* and let it sit until 5 PM. I then removed the butt from the pot, took it out of the vacuum bag, and shredded it. It was much more tender than when I pulled it off the grill originally. Of course, the bark had softened, but I think it softens anyway when I pull it unless I serve it right away, so I was very happy with the results. This worked well enough that I will do it again if I have time.
I know it didn't really happen 'cause I didn't take pics, but I was supposed to be at the cookout at 5, so no time.
I know it didn't really happen 'cause I didn't take pics, but I was supposed to be at the cookout at 5, so no time.

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