dutch-oven ChartsDATASHEET // CT-DO-081
dutch-ovenSTATE: FRESHVERIFIED DATASHEET
How Long to Cook Pulled Pork Shoulder (Bone-in Boston Butt) in the dutch oven
Specification: 5 lb bone-in Boston butt braised in apple cider vinegar and spice rub
Target Temp
300°F (149°C)
Stovetop / Oven
Total Time
210–240 mins
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
105m
Turnover Point
Internal Safe Temp
203°F (95°C)
USDA Safe Pull
COOK MODE
Live timer · flip prompt · target temp · rest stage
3-Step Execution Protocol
1
Preheat & Prep
Preheat dutch oven to 300°F (149°C). Prepare pulled pork shoulder (bone-in boston butt) (5 lb bone-in Boston butt braised in apple cider vinegar and spice rub).
2
Cook & Flip
Cook for 210–240 mins. Flip at the 105-minute mark for even browning.
3
Check & Rest
Large roast collapses into tender shreds under light fork pressure Confirm internal temperature reaches 203°F (95°C). Rest for 20 minutes before serving.
Verification Basis & Testing Rig
National Pork Board & Le Creuset Cast Iron Braising Handbook
Pro Tip: Defat the accumulated pan braising liquid and mix half of it back into the warm shredded pork to maximize moisture and seasoning retention.
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