How Long to Smoke Pork Shoulder at 225 F
Wondering how long to smoke a pork shoulder at 225°F for perfect, fall-apart pulled pork? In this post, we break down everything you need to know, from exact smoking times and temperatures to the best seasonings and foolproof techniques we’ve tested ourselves.
Servings: 12
Calories: 366kcal
Ingredients
- 7 to 10 pound pork butt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard to use as a binder
- ¼ cup Soul Dust soul food seasoning or your favorite BBQ dry rub
- Wood for smoking
Instructions
- Place the pork butt in a foil pan and allow it to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Next, apply yellow mustard as a binder, then season generously with your favorite dry rub or seasoning blend. Be sure to coat the entire surface of the meat.
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Whether you're using an electric smoker, pellet grill, or offset smoker, aim to achieve a stable smoker temperature range throughout the cooking process.
- Once the smoker is preheated, add your preferred wood to the firebox or smoker box (hickory, apple, cherry, oak, etc.
- Place the pork shoulder on the smoker grate, fat cap side up, to allow the rendered fat to baste the meat as it cooks.
- Once pork shoulder reaches the desired internal temperature (around 205°F (96°C)), carefully remove it from the smoker and transfer it to a clean cutting board or serving platter.
- Tent loosely with aluminum foil and let the meat rest for about 20-30 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 934mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 5mg
