Hello well i did my first pork butt, it tasted great, but it took 15hrs at 225 deg. to get to 190 deg. internal temp in meat. is that normal time for a 4 lb pork butt. thanks
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It can take anywhere from 12-20 hours, it depends on how much fat you render out of it.
12-20 hours for a 4 pound butt?
At least 3 hours per pound at 225*?
Are you sure?
At least 3 hours per pound at 225*?
Are you sure?
This is not a guesstimate on timing,but a thought about the process.
Something new folks may not consider is that pork shoulder/butt is cooked low and slow to break down collagen and render fat.
The amount of time in the plateau may enhance the breakdown of the tough stuff.[collagen]
Water heated to temp may be linear as to time /volume.
But, a 1/4 inch steak, cut from the shoulder,could come to temp in a couple mins in a hot skillet-but would it be tender/pullable?
Maybe, think about the process of low temp and time that are performing on the tissue,and not the heating of the mass/weight?
Just a couple of thoughts.
Something new folks may not consider is that pork shoulder/butt is cooked low and slow to break down collagen and render fat.
The amount of time in the plateau may enhance the breakdown of the tough stuff.[collagen]
Water heated to temp may be linear as to time /volume.
But, a 1/4 inch steak, cut from the shoulder,could come to temp in a couple mins in a hot skillet-but would it be tender/pullable?
Maybe, think about the process of low temp and time that are performing on the tissue,and not the heating of the mass/weight?
Just a couple of thoughts.