Pulled Pork

scooterj12 · September 24, 2009, 01:54:57 PM

I have about 23 lbs I will be smoking tomorrow I was wondering if I can leave it sit out for 4 hrs tomorrow to get it to room temp before I start smoking it at 11:00 on friday. Problem is I wont be back till 11:00 and the wife leaves at 7:30 is this okay to do?

Thanks

Hopefull Romantic · September 24, 2009, 01:58:12 PM

Is that a one pork butt or several?

If the latter, I dont think that you need that many hours. a couple, or less, should do the trick as long as there are no pets around.

HR

OU812 · September 24, 2009, 02:04:31 PM

I would think if you wrap each but in a towel and keep out of the sun or any other heat source it would slow down the warming, or in a cooler with out ice might work

classicrockgriller · September 24, 2009, 02:34:35 PM

OU has you going staright.....Foil and towel should retard the cooling time. I won't be afraid to do it.

FLBentRider · September 24, 2009, 02:50:43 PM

Four hours is a long time. A cooler would probably do the trick.

Or just put them in there cold. It will take longer to smoke, but that's not the end of the world.

scooterj12 · September 25, 2009, 10:35:56 AM

Well its in the smoker came home early from work to pull out to get it to room temp. I am thinking its going to be in that 18 to 20 hr range cant wait.

scooterj12 · September 25, 2009, 10:38:42 AM

Tried to post pics didnt work anyone know how?

classicrockgriller · September 25, 2009, 11:06:06 AM

this might help: http://www.susanminor.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=&f=179

mikecorn.1 · September 25, 2009, 02:39:22 PM

You can also try the link on the bottom of my post for other FAQ's