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3. Smoke the pork shoulder for about 1 hour per pound, or until the internal temperature of the thickest portion of the shoulder is 180 degrees F or so. If I want pulled pork, I will usually bring the temperature up to 190 degrees F or so.The meat pulls apart much easier when I do.(I never worry too much about time.hen the pit reaches operating temp, I usually smoke a pork shoulder at 250 degrees F, place the pork shoulder on the pit, and let it smoke for about one hour, bone side down. (The Fat will render and keep the pork shoulder moist if it is top while smoking) I do not turn or flip the shoulder during the cooking process.
Q: i am looking to smoke a pork shoulder picnic roast for the first time. It will be smoked in a smoker with an offset firebox. It weighs about 5 lbs and i was wondering how much smoke time do you think it should have and what would be the best rub for a beginner.A: A 5 pound pork shoulder(picnic) will require 7.5 hours of total cook time.. pound butt has been in for 13 hours and is only at 191 degrees. The smoker has maintained a constant temp between 235 and 250. I typically plan on 2.5 to 3 hours per pound for pork butts at this temp range.