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Borla · 05-25-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Lindy

Save your fingers! These are the absolute best for pulling pork. My dad used to sell them at our family's hardware store. Also great for turkeys and any big roast.
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Lindy

That's actually not a bad idea.

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Originally Posted by PonyPotato

You might be interested in this: USDA Revises Recommended Cooking Temperature for All Whole Cuts of Meat, Including Pork, to 145 ºF

And this: Fattie Piston BBQ

Since I haven't had breakfast, I need to close this thread now.. it's making me too hungry.

Yeah, with pulled pork the temp is not about it being done enough to be safe, but about it being done enough to be tender and pull apart nicely. If you are going to slice it and eat it you can pull it at much lower temps. For pulling you need it nice and tender, while also making sure you don't dry it out.

And yes, I've been tempted to smoke a fattie as well.