Pork

When cooking pulled pork, it’s essential to allow the meat to rest after it reaches the desired internal temperature. Resting helps the meat fibers relax, making the pork more tender and juicy. But how long can a pork shoulder rest? In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of resting pulled pork, the ideal …

Vacuum sealing food products is an excellent way to keep them fresh for longer and protect them from bacterial growth. Unlike Tupperware or saran wrap, a vacuum seal ensures that the food is completely sealed off from the open air, preventing oxidation or spoilage for a much longer period of time. In most cases, properly sealed pulled …

There’s a lot to learn about smoking meats, which might be intimidating if you’re new to the field. You’ve probably heard the jargon and specialized terminology associated with smoking, but you may not completely understand what they represent. For example, you’ve probably heard the term “drip pan” thrown around and wondered what it was. In …

Smoking delicious cuts of meat is a fine craft. And, like many other crafts, creating and perfecting it requires time and patience. Smoking meat, such as pork shoulder, takes a long time, sometimes as much as 20 hours! So, when it’s done but it’s not quite time to eat, you’ll want to do everything you …

Most people wonder if there is a difference in cooking times for pork shoulders with or without the bones. The answer is yes, and most people find the pork shoulder with bones has more flavor but is also cooked longer. We will share valuable information about each and help you determine when the pork shoulder …

There are pros and cons to wrapping pork shoulder with butcher paper. Like every meal, it all lies within the cook’s preference, but how you wrap it makes all the difference. This article will cover all the information you need, along with the pros and cons of wrapping the pork shoulder with butcher paper.  What …

Foil or no foil? That is often the question debated among many barbecue and smoker connoisseurs. You might think that foil can keep your pork shoulder nice and juicy, but is it really necessary for a perfect piece of tender meat? Here are some things to consider if you are trying to decide where to …

Pork shoulders take anywhere from 10 – 10 hours to cook through completely. This is largely dependent on how much it weighs, the marbling, how hot you are cooking at, and whether or not you wrap the meat.  These variables can directly impact the length of time you can plan to cook a pork shoulder. …

Holding a pork shoulder can be an excellent option when you are needing to let it rest. Resting a pork shoulder is a necessity, and can be done for up to 12 hours while holding in an oven. Pork shoulders can be kept warm overnight with the help of some ambient heat inside the oven, …

Brisket tends to cook faster than pork shoulder, with an average cook time of 1 hour per pound of meat. Pork shoulder cooks a little longer with about 1.5 hours per pound of meat. Both brisket and pork shoulder take a long time to smoke, but on average, brisket takes a less amount of time. …