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Default First pulled pork, first bbq

Cam wrote:
> cowboy wrote:
>> Thank you for what I have learned here.
>>
>> It took way to long and finished in a 350 degree oven but my first
>> pulled pork is fantastic.
>>
>> I guess 225 is an okay start temp but not a good finishing temp.
>> Eight hours on the smoke then two hours to get to 195. Still learning
>> to tend fire.
>>
>> The meat is fantastic. I am going to do this again.
>>

>
> At 225 I'd expect to cook for 12 to 16 hours. You can increase the temp
> to 275 and still get excellent results in a lot less time. Butts aren't
> finicky.
>
> Cam
>

Or depending on the size, shorter or longer. But I agree,
I'd raise the temp.

Congratulations on being happy with it though.

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Steve