Trim and Rub
30 minTrim shoulder cap fat apply binder and rub overnight optional.
Field context
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Trim shoulder cap fat apply binder and rub overnight optional.
Set smoker 225-250°F fruit wood smoke thin blue.
Cook to 203°F internal probe tender in multiple spots.
Pull mix bark in sauce optional on side.
Best practices for first pork shoulder.
Temp alone not enough — probe must slide like butter.
White billowing smoke bitter — thin blue smoke.
Stop immediately if safety conditions change or equipment fails.