cruzmisl Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Hi, I am planning a party and plan to put the butts on at 8am. Won't be eating until 11pm though. Once the butts are done my plan was to pull them off and wrap them in foil then put them in a cooler until I can pull it (probably a few hours). Whats the best temps to pull them off? I usually pull them at 195 but I've seen higher and lower temps. Thanks, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryR Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 I use temp as a guide to start checking for "doneness." When the bone moves freely and the meat is coming cleanly off the bone I remove from the cooker. It's generally around 195, although I have had some finish earlier and some go to 205. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzmisl Posted December 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Mine are boneless....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conodo12 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 I think you are right on at 195 if you believe the pork will be sitting for a few hours. If you wrap it up good (and I know you will!) and place it in an insulated cooler, it will continue to break down the fats and collagen making for a great pulled pork! Please make sure you take the temperature at several places on the butt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryR Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 On boneless I insert a fork and if I can easily twist/shred in the meat she's done. If you're looking for a temp to pull, I think 195 is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboy Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 On boneless I insert a fork and if I can easily twist/shred in the meat she's done. If you're looking for a temp to pull' date=' I think 195 is fine.[/quote'] Ditto!! Was getting ready to reply the same thing. I've had good luck using the fork method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzmisl Posted December 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Thanks guys. Got 20lbs on now! PU them on at 0730hrs and went to bed. Windy and cold here and with my BBQ Guru it hasn't budged from 225. Always amazed when I use this thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 I use the old "tug on the bone and see if it wiggles" method. Temp wise, I've had 'pullable' happen as low as 185 internal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Temp to pull butts off right before my pants catch on fire (sorry - could not resist - it's been a long day) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
