Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Bershire Whole Pork Shoulder



Berkshire pigs or Kurobuta (meaning Kagoshima black pig) pork is known for its marbling and flavor.  I purchased my whole pork shoulder from Snake River Farms.

The ordered the pork shoulder at the same time that I got my Wagyu Briskett to reduce the shipping costs per item.  I put the pork shoulder in freezer and stored it for about a month.   I decided to cook it for my birthday.

I used my standard pork rub (insert link to recipe) and mustard and let it sit overnight in the refrigerator. 



 
The next day starting around 7:00 AM I setup my BGE for indirect grilling with lump charcoal and applewood chunks.  I used two drip pans due to size and my remote temperature gauges to monitor meat and smoker temperatures.

 

I then smoked it at between 220-260 degree for nine (9) hours.


I took the meat off at 180 internal meat temperature and wrapped it in Aluminum foil and a towel and placed it inside a cooler for two hours to let it rest.  I then pulled all the meat apart.

 

 

My happy two-year old with the Bone.